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 January 19, 2012, for the month of January 2012. The filing serves to report 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 does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or overall debt levels. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of a specific debt issuance.
| Security Name | Principal Amount | Settlement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Airbag Yield Optimization Notes (Linked to Single Common Stock) | $10,191,000 | January 19, 2012 |
| Redeemable Step Up Notes (due January 19, 2033) | $3,500,000 | January 19, 2012 |
Material Changes
The filing reports the addition of new debt instruments to the Bank's capital structure. There is no comparative data provided against prior periods regarding operational performance or balance sheet changes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard legal opinions regarding the validity of the Notes under Canadian and New York law. The Notes are structured products with specific redemption and yield characteristics.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total principal amount of $13,691,000 issued across two distinct note series.
- Confirm the settlement date of January 19, 2012, for both securities.
- Review the specific terms of the "Airbag Yield Optimization Notes" linked to a single common stock for potential equity exposure.
- Note the maturity date of January 19, 2033, for the Redeemable Step Up Notes.
- Understand that this filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results.