Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP, NYSE: CP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: February 22, 2013
Business Overview: A transcontinental railway operating in Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports, providing freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain services.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the reporting period. The document focuses exclusively on a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations were reported in this filing. The primary event is the declaration of a quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 Canadian per share on outstanding Common Shares.
Payment Details:
- Payable Date: April 29, 2013
- Record Date: March 28, 2013
- Tax Status: Designated as an "eligible" dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and similar provincial/territorial legislation.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the dividend amount of $0.35 CAD per share.
- Verify the record date of March 28, 2013, for eligibility.
- Check the payment date of April 29, 2013.
- Review the "eligible" dividend status for Canadian tax implications.