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 August 4, 2011, for the month of August 2011. The filing serves to report the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series E, pursuant to the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-171806).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide standard operating financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of a specific debt issuance.
| Note Type | Underlying Index | Aggregate Principal Amount | Maturity Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Return Notes | S&P 500 Index | $155,501,120 | September 28, 2012 |
| Accelerated Return Notes | Russell 2000 Index | $43,360,370 | September 28, 2012 |
| Accelerated Return Notes | MSCI EAFE Index | $21,516,530 | September 28, 2012 |
| Total Issuance | - | $220,378,020 | - |
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes to the Bank's financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. The primary change reported is the addition of $220,378,020 in new debt obligations via the issuance of structured notes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the inherent nature of the structured notes. The notes are linked to equity indices (S&P 500, Russell 2000, MSCI EAFE), implying that returns are contingent on the performance of these indices. Legal opinions regarding the validity of the notes under New York, Canadian, Ontario, and Quebec law were filed as exhibits.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Total principal amount of new debt issued: $220,378,020.
- All notes mature on September 28, 2012.
- The notes are structured products (Accelerated Return Notes) linked to specific equity indices, not standard fixed-rate bonds.
- The filing incorporates by reference into the Bank's Form F-3 registration statement.
- Standard financial performance data (revenue, earnings, cash flow) is not included in this specific filing.