Royal Bank of Canada - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K was filed by Royal Bank of Canada on September 16, 2011, for the month of September 2011. The filing serves to incorporate exhibits by reference into the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806) regarding the issuance of specific Senior Global Medium-Term Notes.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of a specific debt issuance.
| Security Type | Principal Amount | Pricing Date | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Convertible Notes (Linked to Single Reference Stock) | $3,318,000 | September 13, 2011 | September 16, 2011 |
| Buffered Bullish Enhanced Return Notes (Linked to S&P 500 Index) | $2,440,000 | September 13, 2011 | September 16, 2011 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Bank's overall financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. It documents the execution of a specific capital market transaction.
Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies
The filing includes legal opinions regarding the validity of the Notes under Canadian, Ontario, Quebec, and New York law. The securities issued are structured products (Reverse Convertible and Buffered Bullish Enhanced Return Notes), which inherently carry market risks linked to the performance of the underlying reference stocks or the S&P 500 Index. No specific management commentary on future outlook or general business risks is included in this text.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Bank issued structured notes with a combined principal amount of $5,758,000.
- The securities are linked to specific equity references (Single Reference Stock and S&P 500 Index).
- The issuance was settled on September 16, 2011, under a shelf registration statement.
- This filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results; investors should refer to the Bank's Form 40-F for comprehensive financial data.