Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Shopify Inc.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ended June 30, 2016
Filing Date: August 3, 2016
This filing serves as a cover document incorporating by reference the company's Interim Financial Statements and Interim Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The registrant files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Key Financial Metrics
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Material Changes
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Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
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Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Interim Financial Statements) for actual revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for Q2 2016.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 (Interim MD&A) for year-over-year growth rates, margin analysis, and management's outlook.
- Verify the details of the Form S-8 Registration Statement (File No. 333-204568) referenced for incorporation.
- Confirm the certification of interim filings by the CEO and CFO as per Canadian regulations (Exhibits 99.3 and 99.4).