ROYAL BANK OF CANADA current report, Q2 FY2019

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 June 28, 2019. The report serves to incorporate by reference an exhibit regarding the issuance of Senior Global Medium-Term Notes, Series H, under the Bank's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-227001).

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. Instead, it details the following debt issuance:

  • Total Principal Amount Issued: $6,118,000
  • Instrument Type: Rules Based Investment Securities Linked to various equity indices.
  • Maturity Date: June 28, 2024

Material Changes

The filing does not report material changes to the Bank's financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. The document is strictly a notice of a specific debt issuance event.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The securities issued are linked to the performance of the following indices:

  • RBC Emerging Market Tactical Equity Total Return Index ($519,000)
  • RBC Large Cap US Tactical Equity Total Return Index ($4,395,000)
  • RBC Global Tactical Equity Total Return Index ($1,204,000)

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the specific terms and payoff structure of the "Rules Based Investment Securities" linked to the mentioned equity indices.
  • Confirm the total aggregate principal amount of $6,118,000 against the Bank's broader debt portfolio.
  • Review the opinion of Mayer Brown LLP (Exhibit 8.1) regarding U.S. federal income taxation matters.
  • Note that this filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results; refer to Form 20-F or Form 40-F for comprehensive financial data.