Royal Bank of Canada Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer filed by Royal Bank of Canada for the month of December 2011. The filing serves to incorporate by reference exhibits related to the issuance of specific 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 text does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or liquidity ratios. The document focuses exclusively on the issuance of structured securities. The principal amounts for the securities issued are as follows:
| Security Name | Principal Amount | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Autocallable Optimization Securities Linked to a Single Common Stock | $19,993,490 | December 21, 2011 |
| Reverse Convertible Notes Linked to the Common Stock of Cummins Inc. | $650,000 | December 21, 2011 |
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes to the Bank's overall financial position or operations compared to prior periods. The primary activity reported is the pricing and settlement of the structured notes listed above on December 21, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors related to the Bank's general operations. The document includes legal opinions regarding the validity of the Notes under Canadian, Ontario, Quebec, and New York law as exhibits.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Bank issued approximately $20.6 million in total principal amount of structured notes on December 21, 2011.
- The securities include Phoenix Autocallable Optimization Securities and Reverse Convertible Notes linked to Cummins Inc. common stock.
- This filing incorporates legal opinions from Norton Rose OR LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP regarding the validity of the notes.
- Standard financial performance data (revenue, earnings, etc.) is not included in this specific filing; investors should refer to the Bank's Form 40-F for comprehensive financial results.