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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited operates a North American freight railway linking Canada, the United States and México through a single-line transnational network. Its services cover rail freight transportation, logistics and supply chain movements for commodities including grain, intermodal containers, energy products, chemicals, plastics, coal, fertilizer, potash, automotive traffic and other merchandise.
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Calgary, AB - On Dec. 10, 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) announced that shareholders of both CP and Kansas City Southern (KCS) voted in support of the proposed CP-KCS merger. This merger aims to establish the first U.S.-Mexico-Canada rail network. The transaction, valued at approximately $31 billion, includes 2.884 CP shares and $90 in cash for each KCS share held. The deal, which has received unanimous board support, is expected to close on Dec. 14, 2021. Shareholders also await approval from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), with anticipated completion by Q4 2022.
Kansas City Southern (KSU) announced that 99.6% of shareholders voted in favor of its merger with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) during a virtual special meeting. The merger will finalize on December 14, 2021, with KSU shareholders receiving $90 in cash and 2.884 CP shares per KSU share. Preferred shareholders will receive $37.50 in cash. Post-merger, KSU will be placed in a voting trust pending regulatory approval from the Surface Transportation Board, anticipated in Q4 2022.
On December 8, 2021, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) announced that shareholders overwhelmingly approved the issuance of shares to Kansas City Southern (KCS) stockholders, marking a significant step towards their merger. The ordinary resolution for up to 277,960,197 CP shares received a 99.91% approval. The merger, with an enterprise value of approximately $31 billion, aims to create a unified rail network across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Pending regulatory approvals, the deal may close on December 14, 2021, benefiting economic growth and enhancing transportation options.
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Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern have secured necessary regulatory approvals from COFECE and IFT for their merger. This milestone will enable the creation of the first single-line rail network across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, enhancing capacity and competitive options in North American transportation. Stockholder votes are set for December 8 and 10, 2021. If approved, closing is anticipated by December 14, 2021. The Surface Transportation Board's review is expected to conclude by Q4 2022, impacting the future of the combined entity and its operational capabilities.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have received necessary regulatory approvals from Mexican authorities for their proposed merger. The combination aims to create a single-line rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, enhancing transportation options and supporting economic growth. Stockholder votes are scheduled for December 8 and 10, 2021, with the deal expected to close shortly after if approved. The Surface Transportation Board's review of the transaction is anticipated to conclude in Q4 2022.
Keith Creel, President and CEO of Canadian Pacific, has been awarded the titles of 2021 CEO of the Year and Strategist of the Year by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine. This recognition highlights Mr. Creel's leadership, especially in establishing a significant partnership with Kansas City Southern. Since becoming CEO in 2017, he has steered CP towards creating a unified rail network across North America, enhancing transportation options and economic growth. The full profile of Mr. Creel will be featured in the November 27, 2021 issue of the magazine.
Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern have announced the completion of their joint merger application, accepted by the Surface Transportation Board. This decision marks a significant milestone for the companies as they work towards a regulatory review. Both leadership teams are optimistic about the merger's capacity to enhance the U.S. rail network, offering competitive transportation options and supporting economic growth. The regulatory review is expected to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2022, aiming to deliver various benefits to customers and stakeholders.
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has accepted their joint merger application as complete. This milestone initiates a regulatory review aimed at enhancing the U.S. rail network's capacity and providing competitive transportation options. The STB has set a procedural schedule, with final briefs due by July 1, 2022, and expects to complete its review by Q4 2022. The merger is anticipated to support economic growth across North America.
Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) has pledged $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to aid recovery efforts for the 2021 British Columbia Floods. This contribution supports residents affected by extreme weather and helps provide essential supplies. CP President Keith Creel emphasized the importance of assisting those in need while restoring the rail network. Additionally, CP will match employee donations to the Red Cross, encouraging support from employees across Canada and the United States. The company has also facilitated food deliveries and aid for local communities impacted by the disaster.