UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2021
OR
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to
Commission File Number 001-01342
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada 98-0355078
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
  
7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E. 
CalgaryABT2C 4X9
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (403) 319-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s)  Name of Each Exchange on which Registered 
Common Shares, without par value, of
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
CP New York Stock Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Perpetual 4% Consolidated Debenture Stock of Canadian Pacific Railway CompanyCP/40New York Stock Exchange
BC87London Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  þ    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  þ    No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
 þ
Accelerated FilerNon-accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting CompanyEmerging Growth Company



If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No þ
As of the close of business on April 20,July 27, 2021, there were 133,321,717666,847,886 of the registrant’s Common Shares issued and outstanding (this value does not reflect the five-for-one share split approved on April 21, 2021).outstanding.




CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1.Financial Statements:
Interim Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
Performance Indicators
Financial Highlights
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Share Capital
Non-GAAP Measures
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Contractual Commitments
Critical Accounting Estimates
Forward-Looking Statements
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.Other Information
Item 6.Exhibits
Signature




PART I

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data)2021202020212020
Revenues (Note 3)Revenues (Note 3)Revenues (Note 3)
FreightFreight$1,918 $2,000 Freight$2,008 $1,752 $3,926 $3,752 
Non-freightNon-freight41 43 Non-freight46 40 87 83 
Total revenuesTotal revenues1,959 2,043 Total revenues2,054 1,792 4,013 3,835 
Operating expensesOperating expensesOperating expenses
Compensation and benefitsCompensation and benefits405 398 Compensation and benefits379 347 784 745 
FuelFuel206 212 Fuel218 131 424 343 
MaterialsMaterials59 59 Materials54 50 113 109 
Equipment rentsEquipment rents33 36 Equipment rents28 33 61 69 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization202 192 Depreciation and amortization200 195 402 387 
Purchased services and other (Note 9, 10)Purchased services and other (Note 9, 10)274 312 Purchased services and other (Note 9, 10)355 266 629 578 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,179 1,209 Total operating expenses1,234 1,022 2,413 2,231 
Operating incomeOperating income780 834 Operating income820 770 1,600 1,604 
Less:Less:Less:
Other (income) expense (Note 4, 10)(28)211 
Other expense (income) (Note 4, 10)Other expense (income) (Note 4, 10)157 (86)129 125 
Merger termination fee (Note 10)Merger termination fee (Note 10)(845)(845)
Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 14)Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 14)(95)(85)Other components of net periodic benefit recovery (Note 14)(96)(86)(191)(171)
Net interest expenseNet interest expense110 114 Net interest expense101 118 211 232 
Income before income tax expenseIncome before income tax expense793 594 Income before income tax expense1,503 824 2,296 1,418 
Income tax expense (Note 5)Income tax expense (Note 5)191 185 Income tax expense (Note 5)257 189 448 374 
Net incomeNet income$602 $409 Net income$1,246 $635 $1,848 $1,044 
Earnings per share (Note 6)
Earnings per share (Note 1, 6)Earnings per share (Note 1, 6)
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$4.52 $2.99 Basic earnings per share$1.87 $0.94 $2.77 $1.53 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$4.50 $2.98 Diluted earnings per share$1.86 $0.93 $2.76 $1.53 
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 6)
Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 1, 6)Weighted-average number of shares (millions) (Note 1, 6)
BasicBasic133.3 136.7 Basic666.7 678.2 666.6 680.8 
DilutedDiluted133.9 137.2 Diluted669.9 680.5 669.8 683.1 
Dividends declared per share$0.95 $0.83 
Earnings per share - Pro forma post-split basis (Note 17)
Basic earnings per share$0.90 $0.60 
Diluted earnings per share$0.90 $0.60 
Dividends declared per share (Note 1)Dividends declared per share (Note 1)$0.190 $0.166 0.380$0.332 
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Net incomeNet income$602 $409 Net income$1,246 $635 $1,848 $1,044 
Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activitiesNet gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities10 (65)Net gain (loss) in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of hedging activities10 31 20 (34)
Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedgesChange in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges25 Change in derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(97)(72)
Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plansChange in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans53 45 Change in pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans52 45 105 90 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes88 (18)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before income taxesOther comprehensive (loss) income before income taxes(35)77 53 59 
Income tax (expense) recovery on above itemsIncome tax (expense) recovery on above items(30)60 Income tax (expense) recovery on above items0 (47)(30)13 
Other comprehensive income (Note 7)58 42 
Other comprehensive (loss) income (Note 7)Other comprehensive (loss) income (Note 7)(35)30 23 72 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$660 $451 Comprehensive income$1,211 $665 $1,871 $1,116 
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT
(unaudited)
March 31December 31June 30December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assetsCurrent assetsCurrent assets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$360 $147 Cash and cash equivalents$892 $147 
Accounts receivable, net (Note 8)Accounts receivable, net (Note 8)840 825 Accounts receivable, net (Note 8)755 825 
Materials and suppliesMaterials and supplies213 208 Materials and supplies218 208 
Other current assetsOther current assets211 141 Other current assets122 141 
1,624 1,321 1,987 1,321 
InvestmentsInvestments199 199 Investments197 199 
PropertiesProperties20,503 20,422 Properties20,639 20,422 
Goodwill and intangible assetsGoodwill and intangible assets371 366 Goodwill and intangible assets366 366 
Pension assetPension asset1,007 894 Pension asset1,119 894 
Other assetsOther assets417 438 Other assets396 438 
Total assetsTotal assets$24,121 $23,640 Total assets$24,704 $23,640 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equityLiabilities and shareholders’ equityLiabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,418 $1,467 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,945 $1,467 
Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 11, 12)Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 11, 12)1,782 1,186 Long-term debt maturing within one year (Note 11, 12)872 1,186 
3,200 2,653 2,817 2,653 
Pension and other benefit liabilitiesPension and other benefit liabilities829 832 Pension and other benefit liabilities823 832 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities537 585 Other long-term liabilities525 585 
Long-term debt (Note 11, 12)Long-term debt (Note 11, 12)7,958 8,585 Long-term debt (Note 11, 12)7,850 8,585 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes3,731 3,666 Deferred income taxes3,724 3,666 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities16,255 16,321 Total liabilities15,739 16,321 
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity
Share capitalShare capital1,993 1,983 Share capital2,003 1,983 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital58 55 Additional paid-in capital63 55 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 7)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 7)(2,756)(2,814)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 7)(2,791)(2,814)
Retained earningsRetained earnings8,571 8,095 Retained earnings9,690 8,095 
7,866 7,319 8,965 7,319 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$24,121 $23,640 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$24,704 $23,640 
See Contingencies (Note 10, 16).
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Operating activitiesOperating activitiesOperating activities
Net incomeNet income$602 $409 Net income$1,246 $635 $1,848 $1,044 
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization202 192 Depreciation and amortization200 195 402 387 
Deferred income tax expense (Note 5)Deferred income tax expense (Note 5)51 39 Deferred income tax expense (Note 5)9 49 60 88 
Pension recovery and funding (Note 14)Pension recovery and funding (Note 14)(61)(65)Pension recovery and funding (Note 14)(65)(62)(126)(127)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 4)Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 4)(33)215 Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities (Note 4)(52)(86)(85)129 
Other operating activities, netOther operating activities, net(88)(72)Other operating activities, net52 27 (36)(45)
Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operationsChange in non-cash working capital balances related to operations(91)(229)Change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations564 77 473 (152)
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities582 489 Cash provided by operating activities1,954 835 2,536 1,324 
Investing activitiesInvesting activitiesInvesting activities
Additions to propertiesAdditions to properties(323)(355)Additions to properties(416)(502)(739)(857)
Investment in Central Maine & Québec RailwayInvestment in Central Maine & Québec Railway0 19 0 19 
Proceeds from sale of properties and other assetsProceeds from sale of properties and other assets37 Proceeds from sale of properties and other assets12 49 
OtherOther0 (9)Other(1)10 (1)
Cash used in investing activitiesCash used in investing activities(286)(362)Cash used in investing activities(405)(468)(691)(830)
Financing activitiesFinancing activitiesFinancing activities
Dividends paidDividends paid(127)(114)Dividends paid(126)(112)(253)(226)
Issuance of CP Common SharesIssuance of CP Common Shares8 24 Issuance of CP Common Shares8 16 29 
Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 13)Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 13)0 (501)Purchase of CP Common Shares (Note 13)0 (44)0 (545)
Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paperIssuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper0 959 Issuance of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper0 (1)0 958 
Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paperRepayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper(21)(15)Repayment of long-term debt, excluding commercial paper(10)(10)(31)(25)
Net issuance (repayment) of commercial paper (Note 11)93 (553)
Net increase in short-term borrowings0 145 
Net repayment of commercial paper (Note 11)Net repayment of commercial paper (Note 11)(872)(20)(779)(573)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowingsNet (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings0 (140)0 
Acquisition-related financing fees (Note 10)Acquisition-related financing fees (Note 10)(33)Acquisition-related financing fees (Note 10)(12)(45)
OtherOther0 11 Other(4)(4)11 
Cash used in financing activitiesCash used in financing activities(80)(44)Cash used in financing activities(1,016)(322)(1,096)(366)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalentsEffect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents(3)31 Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents(1)(15)(4)16 
Cash positionCash positionCash position
Increase in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease in cash and cash equivalents213 114 Increase in cash and cash equivalents532 30 745 144 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period147 133 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period360 247 147 133 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$360 $247 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$892 $277 $892 $277 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid$133 $139 Income taxes paid$139 $$272 $144 
Interest paidInterest paid$155 $157 Interest paid$57 $63 $212 $220 
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)Common Shares (in millions)Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Retained
earnings
Total
shareholders’
equity
(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)Common Shares (in millions)Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Retained
earnings
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at April 1, 2021Balance at April 1, 2021666.6 $1,993 $58 $(2,756)$8,571 $7,866 
Net incomeNet income 0 0 0 1,246 1,246 
Other comprehensive loss (Note 7)Other comprehensive loss (Note 7) 0 0 (35)0 (35)
Dividends declared ($0.190 per share) (Note 1)Dividends declared ($0.190 per share) (Note 1) 0 0 0 (127)(127)
Effect of stock-based compensation expenseEffect of stock-based compensation expense 0 7 0 0 7 
Shares issued under stock option planShares issued under stock option plan0.2 10 (2)0 0 8 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021666.8 $2,003 $63 $(2,791)$9,690 $8,965 
Balance at April 1, 2020Balance at April 1, 2020678.1 $1,985 $51 $(2,480)$7,399 $6,955 
Net incomeNet income— 635 635 
Other comprehensive income (Note 7)Other comprehensive income (Note 7)— 30 30 
Dividends declared ($0.166 per share) (Note 1)Dividends declared ($0.166 per share) (Note 1)— (113)(113)
Effect of stock-based compensation expenseEffect of stock-based compensation expense— 
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13)CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13)(0.7)(3)(49)(52)
Shares issued under stock option planShares issued under stock option plan0.2 (2)
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 2020677.6 $1,990 $53 $(2,450)$7,872 $7,465 
For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)(in millions of Canadian dollars except per share data)Common shares (in millions)Share
capital
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Retained
earnings
Total
shareholders’
equity
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 2021133.3 $1,983 $55 $(2,814)$8,095 $7,319 Balance at January 1, 2021666.3 $1,983 $55 $(2,814)$8,095 $7,319 
Net incomeNet income 0 0 0 602 602 Net income 0 0 0 1,848 1,848 
Other comprehensive income (Note 7)Other comprehensive income (Note 7) 0 0 58 0 58 Other comprehensive income (Note 7) 0 0 23 0 23 
Dividends declared ($0.95 per share) 0 0 0 (126)(126)
Dividends declared ($0.380 per share) (Note 1)Dividends declared ($0.380 per share) (Note 1) 0 0 0 (253)(253)
Effect of stock-based compensation expenseEffect of stock-based compensation expense 0 5 0 0 5 Effect of stock-based compensation expense 0 12 0 0 12 
Shares issued under stock option planShares issued under stock option plan0 10 (2)0 0 8 Shares issued under stock option plan0.5 20 (4)0 0 16 
Balance at March 31, 2021133.3 $1,993 $58 $(2,756)$8,571 $7,866 
Balance at June 30, 2021Balance at June 30, 2021666.8 $2,003 $63 $(2,791)$9,690 $8,965 
Balance at January 1, 2020Balance at January 1, 2020137.0 $1,993 $48 $(2,522)$7,549 $7,068 Balance at January 1, 2020685.0 $1,993 $48 $(2,522)$7,549 $7,068 
Net incomeNet income— 409 409 Net income— 1,044 1,044 
Other comprehensive income (Note 7)Other comprehensive income (Note 7)— 42 42 Other comprehensive income (Note 7)— 72 72 
Dividends declared ($0.83 per share)— (112)(112)
Dividends declared ($0.332 per share) (Note 1)Dividends declared ($0.332 per share) (Note 1)— (225)(225)
Effect of stock-based compensation expenseEffect of stock-based compensation expense— Effect of stock-based compensation expense— 
CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13)CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13)(1.6)(21)(447)(468)CP Common Shares repurchased (Note 13)(8.4)(24)(496)(520)
Shares issued under stock option planShares issued under stock option plan0.2 13 (2)11 Shares issued under stock option plan1.0 21 (4)17 
Balance at March 31, 2020135.6 $1,985 $51 $(2,480)$7,399 $6,955 
Balance at June 30, 2020Balance at June 30, 2020677.6 $1,990 $53 $(2,450)$7,872 $7,465 
See Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31,June 30, 2021
(unaudited)

1    Basis of presentation

These unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements ("Interim Consolidated Financial Statements") of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CP”("CPRL") and its subsidiaries (collectively, “CP”, or “the Company”), expressed in Canadian dollars, reflect management’s estimates and assumptions that are necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). They do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the 2020 annual Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accounting policies used are consistent with the accounting policies used in preparing the 2020 annual Consolidated Financial Statements.

On April 21, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved a five-for-one share split of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares. On May 13, 2021, the Company's shareholders of record as of May 5, 2021 received four additional shares for every Common Share held. Ex-distribution trading in the Company’s Common Shares on a split-adjusted basis commenced on May 14, 2021. Proportional adjustments were also made to outstanding awards under the Company's stock-based compensation plans in order to reflect the share split. All outstanding Common Shares, stock-based compensation awards, and per share amounts herein have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the share split.

CP's operations can be affected by seasonal fluctuations such as changes in customer demand and weather-related issues. This seasonality could impact quarter-over-quarter comparisons.

In management’s opinion, the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly such information. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.

2    Accounting changes

Accounting pronouncements that became effective during the period covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements did not have a material impact on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets, Interim Consolidated Statements of Income, or Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Likewise, accounting pronouncements issued, but not effective until after March 31,June 30, 2021, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Income, or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

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3    Revenues

The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers by major source:

For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Freight
Grain$448 $418 
Coal163 150 
Potash101 112 
Fertilizers and sulphur77 70 
Forest products80 78 
Energy, chemicals and plastics388 491 
Metals, minerals and consumer products159 189 
Automotive108 87 
Intermodal394 405 
Total freight revenues1,918 2,000 
Non-freight excluding leasing revenues24 29 
Revenues from contracts with customers1,942 2,029 
Leasing revenues17 14 
Total revenues$1,959 $2,043 
For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Freight
Grain$444 $446 $892 $864 
Coal170 131 333 281 
Potash134 146 235 258 
Fertilizers and sulphur78 77 155 147 
Forest products90 81 170 159 
Energy, chemicals and plastics369 341 757 832 
Metals, minerals and consumer products180 133 339 322 
Automotive98 34 206 121 
Intermodal445 363 839 768 
Total freight revenues2,008 1,752 3,926 3,752 
Non-freight excluding leasing revenues26 25 50 54 
Revenues from contracts with customers2,034 1,777 3,976 3,806 
Leasing revenues20 15 37 29 
Total revenues$2,054 $1,792 $4,013 $3,835 

Contract liabilities       
                  
Contract liabilities represent payments received for performance obligations not yet satisfied and relate to deferred revenue, and are presented as components of "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following table summarizes the changes in contract liabilities:
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Opening balanceOpening balance$61 $146 Opening balance$114 $112 $61 $146 
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the periodRevenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period(11)(37)Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period(19)(37)(23)(73)
Increase due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized during the periodIncrease due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized during the period64 Increase due to consideration received, net of revenue recognized during the period150 207 
Closing balanceClosing balance$114 $112 Closing balance$245 $79 $245 $79 

4    Other expense (income) expense
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities(1)
$(33)$215 
Other foreign exchange losses (gains)1 (5)
Acquisition-related costs (Note 10)3 — 
Other1 
Other (income) expense$(28)$211 
(1)Includes unrealized net loss on foreign exchange ("FX") forward contracts. Refer to Note 12 Financial instruments.
For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities$(52)$(86)$(85)$129 
Other foreign exchange (gains) losses(3)(2)(4)
Acquisition-related costs (Note 10)209 212 
Other3 (1)4 
Other expense (income)$157 $(86)$129 $125 

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5    Income taxes
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Current income tax expenseCurrent income tax expense$140 $146 Current income tax expense$248 $140 $388 $286 
Deferred income tax expenseDeferred income tax expense51 39 Deferred income tax expense9 49 60 88 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense$191 $185 Income tax expense$257 $189 $448 $374 

The effective tax rates including discrete items for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was 24.05%were 17.10% and 19.50%, respectively, compared to 31.10%22.98% and 26.38%, respectively for the same periodperiods of 2020.

For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the effective tax rate was 24.60%, excluding the discrete items of the merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) received in connection with the KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement, foreign exchange ("FX") gain of $52 million on debt and lease liabilities, and acquisition-related costs of $36 million and$308 million.

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate was 25.00%, excluding the discrete item of the FX gain of $33$86 million on debt and lease liabilities.

For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the effective tax rate was 24.60%, excluding the discrete items of the merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million), FX gain of $85 million on debt and lease liabilities, and acquisition-related costs of $344 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the effective tax rate was 25.00%, excluding the discrete item of the FX loss of $215$129 million on debt and lease liabilities.

6    Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share has been calculated using Net income for the period divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in the earnings per share calculations are reconciled as follows:
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions)(in millions)20212020(in millions)2021202020212020
Weighted-average basic shares outstandingWeighted-average basic shares outstanding133.3 136.7 Weighted-average basic shares outstanding666.7 678.2 666.6 680.8 
Dilutive effect of stock optionsDilutive effect of stock options0.6 0.5 Dilutive effect of stock options3.2 2.3 3.2 2.3 
Weighted-average diluted shares outstandingWeighted-average diluted shares outstanding133.9 137.2 Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding669.9 680.5 669.8 683.1 

For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, there were 0 options excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 - 0.1 million)1.1 million and 0.9 million, respectively).

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7    Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Foreign currency net of hedging activities(1)
Derivatives and
other
(1)
Pension and post-
retirement defined
benefit plans
(1)
Total(1)
Opening balance, January 1, 2021$112 $(48)$(2,878)$(2,814)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications0 17 0 17 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss0 2 39 41 
Net other comprehensive income0 19 39 58 
Closing balance, March 31, 2021$112 $(29)$(2,839)$(2,756)
Opening balance, January 1, 2020$112 $(54)$(2,580)$(2,522)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss33 35 
Net other comprehensive income33 42 
Closing balance, March 31, 2020$119 $(52)$(2,547)$(2,480)
For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Foreign currency net of hedging activities(1)
Derivatives and
other
(1)
Pension and post-
retirement defined
benefit plans
(1)
Total(1)
Opening balance, April 1, 2021$112 $(29)$(2,839)$(2,756)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(2)(74)0 (76)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss0 2 39 41 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(2)(72)39 (35)
Closing balance, June 30, 2021$110 $(101)$(2,800)$(2,791)
Opening balance, April 1, 2020$119 $(52)$(2,547)$(2,480)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(3)(2)(5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss33 35 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(3)33 30 
Closing balance, June 30, 2020$116 $(52)$(2,514)$(2,450)
(1)Amounts are presented net of tax.

For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Foreign currency net of hedging activities(1)
Derivatives and
other
(1)
Pension and post-
retirement defined
benefit plans
(1)
Total(1)
Opening balance, January 1, 2021$112 $(48)$(2,878)$(2,814)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(2)(57)0 (59)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss0 4 78 82 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(2)(53)78 23 
Closing balance, June 30, 2021$110 $(101)$(2,800)$(2,791)
Opening balance, January 1, 2020$112 $(54)$(2,580)$(2,522)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss66 70 
Net other comprehensive income66 72 
Closing balance, June 30, 2020$116 $(52)$(2,514)$(2,450)
(1)Amounts are presented net of tax.

Amounts in Pension and post-retirement defined benefit plans reclassified from AOCL are as follows:
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Recognition of net actuarial loss(1)
Recognition of net actuarial loss(1)
$53 $45 
Recognition of net actuarial loss(1)
$52 $45 $105 $90 
Income tax recoveryIncome tax recovery(14)(12)Income tax recovery(13)(12)(27)(24)
Total net of income taxTotal net of income tax$39 $33 Total net of income tax$39 $33 $78 $66 
(1)Impacts "Other components of net periodic benefit recovery" on the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.

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8    Accounts receivable, net

As at March 31, 2021As at March 31, 2020As at June 30, 2021As at December 31, 2020
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)FreightNon-freightTotalFreightNon-freightTotal(in millions of Canadian dollars)FreightNon-freightTotalFreightNon-freightTotal
Total accounts receivableTotal accounts receivable$681 $198 $879 $724 $202 $926 Total accounts receivable$614 $179 $793 $662 $203 $865 
Allowance for credit lossesAllowance for credit losses(24)(15)(39)(27)(14)(41)Allowance for credit losses(23)(15)(38)(25)(15)(40)
Total accounts receivable, netTotal accounts receivable, net$657 $183 $840 $697 $188 $885 Total accounts receivable, net$591 $164 $755 $637 $188 $825 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021For the three months ended March 31, 2020For the three months ended June 30, 2021For the three months ended June 30, 2020
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)FreightNon-freightTotalFreightNon-freightTotal(in millions of Canadian dollars)FreightNon-freightTotalFreightNon-freightTotal
Allowance for credit losses, opening balanceAllowance for credit losses, opening balance$(25)$(15)$(40)$(27)$(16)$(43)Allowance for credit losses, opening balance$(24)$(15)$(39)$(27)$(14)$(41)
Current period credit loss provision, netCurrent period credit loss provision, net1 0 1 Current period credit loss provision, net1 0 1 
Allowance for credit losses, closing balanceAllowance for credit losses, closing balance$(24)$(15)$(39)$(27)$(14)$(41)Allowance for credit losses, closing balance$(23)$(15)$(38)$(26)$(14)$(40)

For the six months ended June 30, 2021For the six months ended June 30, 2020
(in millions of Canadian dollars)FreightNon-freightTotalFreightNon-freightTotal
Allowance for credit losses, opening balance$(25)$(15)$(40)$(27)$(16)$(43)
Current period credit loss provision, net2  2 
Allowance for credit losses, closing balance$(23)$(15)$(38)$(26)$(14)$(40)

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9    Property sale

Gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company exchanged property and propertyconstruction easements in Chicago with a government agency for proceeds of $103 million including cash of $61 million and property assets at a fair value of $42 million. Fair value was determined based on comparable market transactions. The Company recorded a gain in the first quarter within "Purchased services and other" of $50 million ($38 million after tax) from the transaction, and a deferred gain of $53 million which will be recognized in income over the period of use of certain easements.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company recognized $4 million of the deferred gain into income.

10    Business acquisition

Pending Kansas City Southern Transaction

On March 21, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Kansas City Southern ("KCS").

Upon the approval of the under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction by the shareholders of both the Company and KCS, and satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, the shares of KCS will be deposited into a voting trust subject to a voting trust agreement, pending final approval of the transaction by the Surface Transportation Board ("STB"). This step is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.

Under the Merger Agreement, common shareholders of KCS will receive 0.489 (exchange ratio) of a common share of the Company and U.S. $90 in cash for each KCS common share held. Preferred shareholders will receive U.S. $37.50 in cash for each KCS preferred share held. The share split (see Note 17) will change the exchange ratio as defined in the Merger Agreement to 2.445 CP shares for every KCS common share.

As of the signing of the Merger Agreement, the transaction representedrepresenting an enterprise value of approximately U.S. $29 billion, which includesincluding the assumption of U.S. $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt. The actual value of the transaction may fluctuate based upon changes in the price of the Company's common shares and the number of shares of KCS common shares, preferred shares and equity awards units outstanding on the closing date. Subject to final approval of the transaction by the STB and other applicable regulatory authorities, the transaction is expected to be completed by the middle of 2022.

InOn May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the first quarterMerger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive agreement with Canadian National Railway. As a result, and under the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS concurrently paid a merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) to the Company, recorded as "Merger termination fee" in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred $36$308 million and $344 million in acquisition-related expenses, respectively, of which $33$99 million wasand $132 million were recorded within "Purchased services and other", and $3$209 million wasand $212 million were recorded within "Other expense (income) expense" including" in each period, respectively. The acquisition-related expenses recorded within "Other expense (income)" include the changes in fair value on the FX forward contracts and forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps associated with the anticipated debt issuance (see Note 12), and amortization of financing fees associated with newthe credit facilities (see Note 11). Certain additional acquisition-related costs will become payable only upon closing of the transaction into the voting trust. Total financing fees paid for the bridge facility associated with the proposed KCS transaction during the first quarter ofthree and six months ended June 30, 2021 for the anticipated debt issuance were $33$12 million and
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$45 million, respectively, presented under Cash flow fromused in financing activities in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The Merger Agreement includes termination fees for both the Company and KCS. The Company or KCS will be required to pay a termination fee equal to U.S. $700 million if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances, including if the Merger Agreement is terminated either because the Company’s or KCS’ boards of directors have changed their recommendation, respectively. The Company will be required to pay a termination fee equal to U.S. $1 billion if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances, including (i) failure to obtain required approval from the STB to close into voting trust or (ii) a final non-appealable injunction or similar order that is issued under applicable railroad laws or Section 721 of the United States Defense Production Act of 1950 prohibiting the transaction.

11    Debt

Credit facilityShelf prospectus

Effective MarchOn June 21, 2021, the Company filed a new base shelf prospectus in each province of Canada and a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to issue up to U.S. $8.5 billion in debt securities in the Canadian and U.S. capital markets over 25 months from the filing date.

Credit facilities

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company obtained commitments for a new U.S. $8.5 billion 364-day senior unsecured facility (the "bridge facility") in the amount of U.S. $8.5 billion to bridge financing requirements for the pendingproposed KCS transaction.

Effective April 9, 2021, the Company also amended the financial covenant within its existing revolving credit facility to provide flexibility upon closethe closing of the pendingproposed KCS transaction.

Effective May 21, 2021, upon termination of the Merger Agreement with KCS, the bridge facility was terminated.

Commercial paper program

The Company has a commercial paper program which enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the U.S. $1.3 billion revolving credit facility. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had total0 commercial paper borrowings of U.S. $715 millionoutstanding (December 31, 2020 - U.S. $644 million). The weighted-average interest rate on these borrowings was 0.21% (December
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31, 2020 - 0.27%). The Company presents issuances and repayments of commercial paper, all of which have a maturity of less than 90 days, in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a net basis.

12    Financial instruments

A. Fair values of financial instruments

The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy established by GAAP that prioritizes those inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based on the degree to which they are observable. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market.

For non-exchange traded derivatives classified as Level 2, the Company uses standard valuation techniques to calculate fair value. Primary inputs to these techniques include observable market prices (interest, FX, and commodity) and volatility, depending on the type of derivative and nature of the underlying risk. The Company uses inputs and data used by willing market participants when valuing derivatives and considers its own credit default swap spread as well as those of its counterparties in its determination of fair value. All derivatives are classified as Level 2.

The Company’s short-term financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings including commercial paper. The carrying valuevalues of short-term financial instruments all approximate their fair values.

The carrying value of the Company’s debt and finance lease liabilities dodoes not approximate their fair value. Their estimated fair value has been determined based on market information, where available, or by discounting future payments of principal and interest at estimated interest rates expected to be available to the Company at period end. All measurements are classified as Level 2. The Company’s debt and finance lease liabilities, including current maturities, with a carrying value of $8,841$8,722 million at March 31,June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $8,951 million), had a fair value of $10,609$10,756 million (December 31, 2020 - $11,597 million).

B. Financial risk management

FX management

Net investment hedge
The effect of the Company's net investment hedge for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was an unrealized FX gain of $76$86 million and $162 million, respectively (three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 - anunrealized FX gain of $264 million and unrealized FX loss of $555 million)$291 million, respectively) recognized in “Other comprehensive income”.



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FX forward contracts
During the first quartersix months of 2021, the Company entered into various FX forward contracts totalling a notional U.S. $800 million$1.0 billion to fix the FX rate and lock-in a portion of the amount of Canadian dollars it may borrow to finance the U.S. dollar-denominated cash purchase considerationportion of the pending KCS transaction.total consideration that would have been payable pursuant to the Merger Agreement with KCS. The changes in fair value on the FX forward contracts were recorded in "Other expense (income) expense"" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income, with the offsetting unrealized gains and losses included in "Other current assets" and "Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company's Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the change in fair value onof the FX forward contracts was negligible.

During April 2021, the Company entered into additional FX forward contracts totalling a notional U.S. $200 million to fix the FX rate and lock-in a portionloss of the amount of Canadian dollars it may use to finance the pending U.S. dollar-denominated KCS transaction.$17 million.

Interest rate management

Forward starting swaps
During the first quartersix months of 2021, the Company entered into forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements ("forward starting swaps") with terms of up to 30 years, totalling a notional U.S. $1.8$2.4 billion to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with highly probable forecasted issuances of long-term notes. The changes

On May 21, 2021, the Merger Agreement with KCS was terminated which resulted in the Company ceasing hedge accounting for the U.S. $2.4 billion of forward starting swaps. However, as the debt issuances are still reasonably possible to occur, fair value on the forward starting swaps is recordedchanges prior to this determination remain in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, net of tax, as cash flow hedges until the notes are issued. Subsequent to the notes issuance, amounts in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” will be reclassified to “Net interest expense”. If debts are not issued, a loss of up to $73 million in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” would be immediately reclassified to “Other expense (income)”. Fair value changes subsequent to May 21, 2021 were recorded within “Other expense (income)" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the unrealized fair value gainloss derived from the forward starting swaps of $20$220 million was included in "Other current assets""Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offsetSheets. The offsetting $73 million and $147 million were reflected in "Other comprehensive income" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

During AprilIncome and “Other expense (income)” on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in fair value of the Company entered into additional forward starting swaps with termsfor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was a loss of up to 30 years, totalling a notional U.S. $600$240 million to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with highly probable issuances of long-term notes.and $220 million, respectively.
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Bond locks
During the first quartersix months of 2021, the Company entered into 7-yearseven-year interest rate bond locks totalling a notional $600 million to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with a highly probable forecasted issuance of long-term notes. The changes

On May 21, 2021, the Merger Agreement with KCS was terminated which resulted in the Company ceasing hedge accounting for the $600 million of bond locks. However, as the debt issuances are still reasonably possible to occur, fair value on the bond locks is recordedchanges prior to this determination remain in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, net of tax, as cash flow hedges until the notes are issued. Subsequent to the notes issuance, amounts in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” will be reclassified to “Net interest expense”. If debts are not issued, up to $2 million in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” would be immediately reclassified to “Other expense (income)”. Fair value changes subsequent to May 21, 2021 were recorded within “Other expense (income)" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the unrealized fair value gainloss derived from the bond locks of $2$5 million was included in "Other current assets""Accounts payable and accrued liabilities" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the offsetSheets. The offsetting $2 million and $3 million were reflected in "Other comprehensive income" on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.Income and “Other expense (income)” on the Company’s Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Changes in fair value of the bond locks for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was a loss of $7 million and $5 million, respectively.

13    Shareholders' equity

On January 27, 2021, the Company announced a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"), commencing January 29, 2021, to purchase up to 3.3316.7 million Common Shares in the open market for cancellation on or before January 28, 2022. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had not purchased any Common Shares under this NCIB. As a result of the pending KCS transaction, the Company does not plan to purchase any Common Shares under this program.

On December 17, 2019, the Company announced a NCIB, commencing December 20, 2019, to purchase up to 4.8024.0 million Common Shares for cancellation on or before December 19, 2020. Upon expiry of this NCIB, the Company had purchased 4.2721.4 million Common Shares for $1,577 million.

All purchases were made in accordance with the respective NCIB at prevailing market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that were permitted by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), with consideration allocated to "Share capital" up to the average carrying amount of the shares and any excess allocated to "Retained earnings".

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The following table provides activities under the share repurchase programs:
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
202120202021202020212020
Number of Common Shares repurchased(1)
Number of Common Shares repurchased(1)
0 1,455,854 
Number of Common Shares repurchased(1)
0 754,300 0 8,033,570 
Weighted-average price per share(2)
Weighted-average price per share(2)
$0 $321.71 
Weighted-average price per share(2)
$0 $68.25 $0 $64.71 
Amount of repurchase (in millions of Canadian dollars)(2)
Amount of repurchase (in millions of Canadian dollars)(2)
$0 $468 
Amount of repurchase (in millions of Canadian dollars)(2)
$0 $52 $0 $520 
(1)Includes shares repurchased but not yet cancelled at end of period.
(2)Includes brokerage fees.

14    Pension and other benefits

In the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company made contributions of $4 million (three months ended March 31, 2020 - $9 million) to its defined benefit pension plans.plans of $7 million and $11 million, respectively (three and six months ended June 30, 2020 - $6 million and $15 million, respectively).

Net periodic benefit costs for defined benefit pension plans and other benefits included the following components:
For the three months ended March 31
PensionsOther benefits
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)$43 $35 $3 $
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost:
Interest cost on benefit obligation88 102 4 
Expected return on fund assets(240)(237)0 
Recognized net actuarial loss52 44 1 
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost(100)(91)5 
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost$(57)$(56)$8 $

For the three months ended June 30
PensionsOther benefits
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)$43 $35 $3 $
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost:
Interest cost on benefit obligation88 101 4 
Expected return on fund assets(240)(236)0 
Recognized net actuarial loss51 44 1 
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost(101)(91)5 
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost$(58)$(56)$8 $

For the six months ended June 30
PensionsOther benefits
(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Current service cost (benefits earned by employees)$86 $70 $6 $
Other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost:
Interest cost on benefit obligation176 203 8 
Expected return on fund assets(480)(473)0 
Recognized net actuarial loss103 88 2 
Total other components of net periodic benefit (recovery) cost(201)(182)10 11 
Net periodic benefit (recovery) cost$(115)$(112)$16 $17 

15    Stock-based compensation

At March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had several stock-based compensation plans including stock option plans, various cash-settled liability plans, and an employee share purchase plan. These plans resulted in an expense for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 of $24$25 million and $49 million, respectively (three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 - expense of $11 million)$43 million and $54 million, respectively).

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Stock option plan

Options issued prior to the share split described in Note 1 now each provide rights over five shares. For consistency, all number of options presented herein are calculated and shown on the basis of the number of shares subject to the options. In the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, under CP’s stock option plans, the Company issued 266,6981,339,886 options at the weighted-average price of $437.94$87.64 per share, based on the closing price on the grant date. Pursuant to the employee plan, these options may be exercised upon vesting, which is between 12 months and 48 months after the grant date, and will expire after seven years.
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Under the fair value method, the fair value of the stock options at grant date was approximately $25$26 million. The weighted-average fair value assumptions were approximately:
For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021
Expected option life (years)(1)
4.75
Risk-free interest rate(2)
0.53%
Expected share price volatility(3)
27.14%
Expected annual dividends per share(4)
$3.800.760
Expected forfeiture rate(5)
2.60%2.61%
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option granted during the period$95.1619.05
(1)Represents the period of time that awards are expected to be outstanding. Historical data on exercise behaviour or, when available, specific expectations regarding future exercise behaviour were used to estimate the expected life of the option.
(2)Based on the implied yield available on zero-coupon government issues with an equivalent term commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(3)Based on the historical volatility of the Company’s share price over a period commensurate with the expected term of the option.
(4)Determined by the current annual dividend at the time of grant. The Company does not employ different dividend yields throughout the contractual term of the option.
(5)The Company estimates forfeitures based on past experience. This rate is monitored on a periodic basis.

Performance share unit plans

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company issued 84,672426,402 Performance Share Units ("PSUs") with a grant date fair value of approximately $36$37 million and 2,53912,694 Performance Deferred Share Units ("PDSUs") with a grant date fair value, including the value of expected future matching units, of approximately $1 million. PSUs and PDSUs attract dividend equivalents in the form of additional units based on dividends paid on the Company’s Common Shares, and vest approximately three years after the grant date, contingent upon CP’s performance ("performance factor"). The fair value of these PSUs and PDSUs is measured periodically until settlement. Vested PSUs are settled in cash. Vested PDSUs are settled in cash pursuant to the Deferred Share Unit ("DSU") Plan and are eligible for a 25% match if the holder has not exceeded their share ownership requirements, and are paid out only when the holder ceases their employment with CP.

The performance period for PSUs and PDSUs issued in the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 is January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 and the performance factors are Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC"), Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") compared to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, and TSR compared to Class I railways.

The performance period for PSUs issued in 2018 was January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. The performance factors for 125,280626,400 PSUs were ROIC, TSR compared to the S&P/TSX Capped Industrial Index, and TSR compared to the S&P 1500 Road and Rail Index. The resulting payout was 200% of the outstanding units multiplied by the Company's average share price calculated using the last 30 trading days preceding December 31, 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, payouts occurred on 114,014570,056 total outstanding awards, including dividends reinvested, totalling $98 million. The performance factors for the remaining 36,975184,875 PSUs were annual revenue for the fiscal year 2020, diluted earnings per share for the fiscal year 2020, and share price appreciation.

Deferred share unit plan

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company granted 9,17053,391 DSUs with a grant date fair value of approximately $4$5 million. DSUs vest over various periods of up to 36 months and are only redeemable for a specified period after employment is terminated. The expense for DSUs is recognized over the vesting period for both the initial subscription price and the change in value between reporting periods.

16    Contingencies

In the normal course of its operations, the Company becomes involved in various legal actions, including claims relating to injuries and damage to property. The Company maintains provisions it considers to be adequate for such actions. While the final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending at March 31,June 30, 2021 cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position or results of operations.
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Legal proceedings related to Lac-Mégantic rail accident

On July 6, 2013, a train carrying petroleum crude oil operated by Montréal Maine and Atlantic Railway (“MMAR”) or a subsidiary, Montréal Maine & Atlantic Canada Co. (“MMAC” and collectively the “MMA Group”), derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Québec. The derailment occurred on a section of railway owned and operated by the MMA Group and while the MMA Group exclusively controlled the train.

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Following the derailment, MMAC sought court protection in Canada under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and MMAR filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Plans of arrangement were approved in both Canada and the U.S. (the “Plans”), providing for the distribution of approximately $440 million amongst those claiming derailment damages.

A number of legal proceedings, set out below, were commenced in Canada and the U.S. against CP and others:

(1)Québec's Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks ordered various parties, including CP, to remediate the derailment site (the "Cleanup Order") and served CP with a Notice of Claim for $95 million for those costs. CP appealed the Cleanup Order and contested the Notice of Claim with the Administrative Tribunal of Québec. These proceedings are stayed pending determination of the Attorney General of Québec (“AGQ”) action (paragraph 2 below).

(2)The AGQ sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming $409 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to $315 million (the “AGQ Action”). The AGQ Action alleges that: (i) CP was responsible for the petroleum crude oil from its point of origin until its delivery to Irving Oil Ltd.; and (ii) CP is vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the MMA Group.

(3)A class action in the Québec Superior Court on behalf of persons and entities residing in, owning or leasing property in, operating a business in, or physically present in Lac-Mégantic at the time of the derailment was certified against CP on May 8, 2015 (the "Class Action"). Other defendants including MMAC and Mr. Thomas Harding ("Harding") were added to the Class Action on January 25, 2017. The Class Action seeks unquantified damages, including for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage, and economic loss.

(4)NaN subrogated insurers sued CP in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $16 million in damages, which was amended and reduced to approximately $15 million (the “Promutuel Action”), and 2 additional subrogated insurers sued CP claiming approximately $3 million in damages (the “Royal Action”). Both actions contain similar allegations as the AGQ Action. The actions do not identify the subrogated parties. As such, the extent of any overlap between the damages claimed in these actions and under the Plans is unclear. The Royal Action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated proceedings described below.

On December 11, 2017, the AGQ Action, the Class Action and the Promutuel Action were consolidated. These consolidated claims are currently scheduled for a joint liability trial commencing on or around September 13,20, 2021, followed by a damages trial, if necessary.

(5)NaN plaintiffs (all individual claims joined in one action) sued CP, MMAC, and Harding in the Québec Superior Court claiming approximately $5 million in damages for economic loss and pain and suffering, and asserting similar allegations as in the Class Action and the AGQ Action. The majority of the plaintiffs opted-out of the Class Action and all but two are also plaintiffs in litigation against CP, described in paragraph 7 below. This action is stayed pending determination of the consolidated claims described above.

(6)The MMAR U.S. bankruptcy estate representative commenced an action against CP in November 2014 in the Maine Bankruptcy Court claiming that CP failed to abide by certain regulations and seeking approximately U.S. $30 million in damages for MMAR’s loss in business value according to a recent report. This action asserts that CP knew or ought to have known that the shipper misclassified the petroleum crude oil and therefore should have refused to transport it.
(7)The class and mass tort action commenced against CP in June 2015 in Texas (on behalf of Lac-Mégantic residents and wrongful death representatives) and the wrongful death and personal injury actions commenced against CP in June 2015 in Illinois and Maine, were all transferred and consolidated in Federal District Court in Maine (the “Maine Actions”). The Maine Actions allege that CP negligently misclassified and improperly packaged the petroleum crude oil. On CP’s motion, the Maine Actions were dismissed. The plaintiffs are appealing the dismissal decision, which is pending.

(8)The trustee for the wrongful death trust commenced Carmack Amendment claims against CP in North Dakota Federal Court, seeking to recover approximately U.S. $6 million for damaged rail cars and lost crude and reimbursement for the settlement paid by the consignor and the consignee under the Plans (alleged to be U.S. $110 million and U.S. $60 million, respectively). The Court issued an Order on August 6, 2020 granting and denying in parts the parties' summary judgment motions which has been reviewed and confirmed following motions by the parties for clarification and reconsideration. This action is scheduled for trial on September 21, 2021.

At this stage of the proceedings, any potential responsibility and the quantum of potential losses cannot be determined. Nevertheless, CP denies liability and is vigorously defending these proceedings.
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Environmental liabilities

Environmental remediation accruals, recorded on an undiscounted basis unless a reliable, determinable estimate as to an amount and timing of costs can be established, cover site-specific remediation programs.

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The accruals for environmental remediation represent CP’s best estimate of its probable future obligation and include both asserted and unasserted claims, without reduction for anticipated recoveries from third parties. Although the recorded accruals include CP’s best estimate of all probable costs, CP’s total environmental remediation costs cannot be predicted with certainty. Accruals for environmental remediation may change from time to time as new information about previously untested sites becomes known, and as environmental laws and regulations evolve and advances are made in environmental remediation technology. The accruals may also vary as the courts decide legal proceedings against outside parties responsible for contamination. These potential charges, which cannot be quantified at this time, may materially affect income in the particular period in which a charge is recognized. Costs related to existing, but as yet unknown, or future contamination will be accrued in the period in which they become probable and reasonably estimable.

The expense included in “Purchased services and other” for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 was $2 million and $4 million (three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 - $1 million)$3 million and $4 million, respectively). Provisions for environmental remediation costs are recorded in “Other long-term liabilities”, except for the current portion which is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. The total amount provided at March 31,June 30, 2021 was $81$80 million (December 31, 2020 - $80 million). Payments are expected to be made over 10 years through 2030.

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On April 21, 2021, the Company's shareholders approved a five-for-one share split of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares such that, as a result of the share split, each Common Share will become five Common Shares. The record date for the share split will be May 5, 2021 and the shareholders of record as of the record date will receive, on the payment date of May 13, 2021, four additional shares for every one Common Share held. Proportional adjustments will also be made to outstanding awards under the Company's stock-based compensation plans in order to reflect the share split. Pro forma earnings per share amounts are disclosed in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income to show the effect of the share split.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 in Item 1. Financial Statements, other information in this report, and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except where otherwise indicated, all financial information reflected herein is expressed in Canadian dollars.

For purposes of this report, all references herein to “CP”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to CPRL,Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ("CPRL"), CPRL and its subsidiaries, CPRL and one or more of its subsidiaries, or one or more of CPRL's subsidiaries, as the context may require.

Available Information

CP makes available on or through its website www.cpr.ca free of charge, its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our website also contains charters for our Board of Directors and each of its committees, our corporate governance guidelines and our Code of Business Ethics. SEC filings made by CP are also accessible through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The information on our website is not part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

The Company has included the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) certifications regarding the Company's public disclosure required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits to this report.

Executive Summary

FirstSecond Quarter of 2021 Results

Financial performance - In the firstsecond quarter of 2021, CP reported Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $4.50,$1.86, an increase of 51%100% compared to the same period of 2020 and Net income of $602$1,246 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of 47%96% compared to the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to foreign exchangethe merger termination fee received as a result of Kansas City Southern's ("FX"KCS") translation gains on debttermination of the Agreement and lease liabilities in 2021 compared to FX losses during the same periodPlan of 2020,Merger (the "Merger Agreement") and higher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile ("RTM"), partially offset by lower Operating income.acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and volume variable expenses. The Merger Agreement is discussed further in Recent Developments of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.48$1.03 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of 1%27% compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to lower average number of outstanding Common Shares due to the Company's share repurchase program, partially offset by lower Adjusted operating income. Adjusted income was $600$689 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of 1%25% compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease wasThese increases were primarily due to lower Adjusted operating income in the first quarter of 2021,higher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and higher freight revenue per RTM, partially offset by higher other componentsvolume variable expenses in the second quarter of net periodic benefit recovery. No adjustment was made to operating income in 2020.2021.

CP reported an Operating ratio of 60.2%60.1% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a 100310 basis point increase as compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the acquisition-relatedacquisition-related costs associated with the pending Kansas City Southern ("KCS")proposed KCS transaction and the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices, and higher depreciation and amortization, partially offset by a gain on exchange of propertyhigher freight revenue associated with higher volumes and easements in Chicago.higher freight revenue per RTM. Adjusted operating ratio, which excludes the acquisition-relatedacquisition-related costs, associated with the pending KCS transaction, was 58.5%55.3%, a 70170 basis pointspoint improvement as compared to the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to a gain on exchange of propertyhigher freight revenue volumes, higher freight revenue per RTM, and easements in Chicago,efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices and higher depreciation and amortization. No adjustment was made to Operating ratio in 2020.

Adjusted diluted EPS, Adjusted income and Adjusted Operating ratio are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Total revenues - Total revenues decreasedincreased by 4%15% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 to $1,959$2,054 million compared to the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX,higher freight revenue volumes and lower fuel surchargehigher freight revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries.per RTM.

Operating performance - CP's average train weight increased by 7%1% to 9,79510,101 tons and average train length increased by 8%3% to 7,9728,335 feet, compared to the same period in 2020. These increases were a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in operationalbulk train efficiency fordue to moving longer and heavier Grain and Potash trains in each case compared to the same period in 2020. These metrics are discussed further in Performance Indicators of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.




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Recent Developments

On March 21, 2021, CP announced that it entered into the Merger Agreement with KCS, under which CP agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately U.S. $29 billion, including the assumption of U.S. $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt. On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a definitive merger agreement with Canadian National Railway ("CN") (the "CN Agreement"). As a result and under the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS concurrently paid a merger termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million) to the Company. CP remains available to re-engage with KCS.

On April 21, 2021, the five-for-one Share Split of the issued and outstanding Common Shares was approved at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. The requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in respect of the Share Split were also met. The Share Split is expected to be made effective onOn May 13, 2021, the Company’s shareholders of record as of May 5, 2021 received four additional Common Shares for holders ofevery Common Share held. Ex-distribution trading in the Company’s Common Shares on a split-adjusted basis commenced on May 14, 2021. Proportional adjustments were also made to outstanding awards under the record dateCompany's stock-based compensation plans in order to reflect the share split. All outstanding Common Shares, stock-based compensation awards, and per share amounts herein have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the share split.

In the second quarter of May 5, 2021. At2021, CP’s Pandemic Team continued to proactively monitor guidance and orders from governments, public health authorities, and regulatory agencies. Utilizing that guidance while implementing CP protocols and safety measures, the timeCompany has begun safely reintegrating its employees into the Share Split becomes effective, each Common Share will become five Common Shares.workplace where permissible. The Company maintained preventative measures that serve to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, including physical distancing measures, restricting employee business travel, strengthening clean workplace and face covering practices, reinforcing socially responsible sick leave recommendations, limiting visitor and third-party access to Company facilities, and continuously reevaluating our efforts with safety as a top priority.

Additional information concerning the impact COVID-19 may have to our future business and results of operations is provided in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Prior Developments

On April 21, 2021, at the Company's Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, conducted virtually, all 11 director nominees were elected.

On March 31, 2021, CP completed the installation of the solar energy farm at its Calgary headquarters. This sustainability-driven project is one of the largest private solar farms in Alberta and is expected to generate more power than consumed annually by the main headquarters building.

On March 30, 2021, CP and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority closed their transaction regarding western access at O’Hare Airport and at Bensenville Yard, CP’s principal rail facility in Chicago. The transaction allows for the construction of a new tollway to the west side of O’Hare Airport while protecting CP’s ability to serve its customers moving freight through the critical Chicago gateway.

On March 21, 2021, CP's Board of Directors and President and CEO Keith Creel agreed on certain contract amendments to Mr. Creel's incentive compensation that are intended to see him lead the Company until at least early 2026.

On March 21, 2021, CP announced that it entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Kansas City Southern ("KCS"), under which CP has agreed to acquire KCS in a stock and cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately U.S. $29 billion, which includes the assumption of U.S. $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt. The Merger Agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of each of CP and KCS.

The transaction will combine the two railroads to create the first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and will deliver dramatically expanded market reach for customers served by CP and KCS, provide new competitive transportation service options, and support North American economic growth.

The transaction will be completed in two steps. First, upon the Company’s and KCS’ shareholders’ approval of the transaction, and satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, the shares of KCS will be deposited into a voting trust subject to a voting trust agreement, pending final approval of the transaction by the Surface Transportation Board ("STB"). This step is currently expected to be completed in the second half of 2021. KCS' management and Board of Directors will continue to steward KCS while it is in trust, pursuing its independent business plan and growth strategies. Under the Merger Agreement, common shareholders of KCS will receive 0.489 (exchange ratio) of a common share of the Company and U.S. $90 in cash for each KCS common share held. Preferred shareholders will receive U.S. $37.50 in cash for each KCS preferred share held. The share split will change the exchange ratio as defined in the Merger Agreement to 2.445 CP shares for every KCS common share. Immediately after the KCS transaction closes into the voting trust, former KCS stockholders are expected to own approximately 25 percent of the Common Shares. The second step of the transaction is to obtain control approval from the STB and other applicable regulatory authorities. The STB review of the transaction is expected to be completed while KCS is in the voting trust by the middle of 2022.

Upon obtaining control approval by the STB and any other remaining approvals of regulatory authorities, if applicable, the two companies will be combined. Mr. Creel will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. The combined entity will be named Canadian Pacific Kansas City ("CPKC"). Calgary will be the global headquarters of CPKC, and Kansas City, Missouri will be designated as the U.S. headquarters. The Mexico headquarters will remain in Mexico City and Monterrey. CP's current U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota will remain an important base of operations. Four KCS Directors will join CP's expanded Board at the appropriate time, bringing their experience and expertise in overseeing KCS' multinational operations.

Specific risk factors related to the pending KCS transaction are included in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

On March 9, 2021, CP announced that it will employ Ballard's hydrogen fuel cell modules in CP's pioneering Hydrogen Locomotive Program. Through its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CP plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive by retrofitting a diesel-powered locomotive with Ballard hydrogen fuel cells. This purchase from Ballard further demonstrates the Company's commitment to action on climate change and developing the next generation locomotive – one that produces zero emissions.

In the first quarter of 2021, the Company maintained preventative measures that serve to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, including working at home for certain office employees, physical distancing measures, restricting employee business travel, strengthening clean workplace and face covering practices, reinforcing socially responsible sick leave recommendations, limiting visitor and third-party access to Company facilities, and continuously reevaluating our efforts with safety as a top priority.

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Additional information concerning the impact COVID-19 may have to our future business and results of operations is provided in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2021 Outlook

With a 2021 plan that encompasses profitable sustainable growth, CP expects high single-digit RTM growth and double-digit Adjusted diluted EPS growth. CP’s expectations for Adjusted diluted EPS growth in 2021 are based on Adjusted diluted EPS of $17.67$3.53 in 2020. For the purposes of this outlook, CP assumes an effective tax rate of 24.6 percent. CP estimates other components of net periodic benefit recovery to increase by approximately $40 million versus 2020. As CP continues to invest in service, productivity and safety, the Company plans to invest approximately $1.55 billion in capital programs in 2021. CP's 2021 guidance does not include any potential impacts from the pending KCS transaction.

Although CP has provided a forward-looking Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted diluted EPS), management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts, the forward-looking Adjusted diluted EPS to the most comparable GAAP measure, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent years, CP has recognized acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect diluted EPS but may be excluded
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from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted diluted EPS. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities from Adjusted diluted EPS. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.

Performance Indicators

The following table lists the key measures of the Company’s operating performance:
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
20212020% Change2021
2020(1)
% Change2021
2020(1)
% Change
Operations PerformanceOperations PerformanceOperations Performance
Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)71,326 71,309 — Gross ton-miles (“GTMs”) (millions)71,355 63,077 13 142,682 134,410 
Train miles (thousands)Train miles (thousands)7,803 8,367 (7)Train miles (thousands)7,605 6,865 11 15,407 15,238 
Average train weight - excluding local traffic (tons)Average train weight - excluding local traffic (tons)9,795 9,188 Average train weight - excluding local traffic (tons)10,101 9,984 9,945 9,544 
Average train length - excluding local traffic (feet)Average train length - excluding local traffic (feet)7,972 7,409 Average train length - excluding local traffic (feet)8,335 8,089 8,150 7,713 
Average terminal dwell (hours)Average terminal dwell (hours)7.4 6.2 19 Average terminal dwell (hours)6.8 6.5 7.1 6.4 11 
Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")20.9 21.6 (3)Average train speed (miles per hour, or "mph")21.8 22.4 (3)21.3 22.0 (3)
Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower)Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower)201201— Locomotive productivity (GTMs / operating horsepower)208 212 (2)205 206 — 
Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs)Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs)0.958 0.971 (1)Fuel efficiency (U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed / 1,000 GTMs)0.918 0.921 — 0.938 0.947 (1)
Total Employees and WorkforceTotal Employees and WorkforceTotal Employees and Workforce
Total employees (average)Total employees (average)12,061 12,486 (3)Total employees (average)12,688 12,001 12,375 12,244 
Total employees (end of period)Total employees (end of period)12,398 12,330 Total employees (end of period)12,709 11,988 12,709 11,988 
Workforce (end of period)Workforce (end of period)12,426 12,366 — Workforce (end of period)12,749 12,033 12,749 12,033 
Safety Indicators(1)
Safety Indicators(1)
Safety Indicators(1)
FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hoursFRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours1.20 1.13 FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours0.77 1.16 (34)0.96 1.14 (16)
FRA train accidents per million train-milesFRA train accidents per million train-miles1.28 0.87 47 FRA train accidents per million train-miles0.36 1.19 (70)0.88 1.02 (14)
(1)Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, previously reported as 1.20,1.12, was restated to 1.131.16 in this Earnings Release. FRA train accidents per million train-miles for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, previously reported as 0.99,1.06, was restated to 0.871.19 in this Earnings Release. These restatements reflect new information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.

For key measures of the Company's revenue performance, refer to Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Operations Performance

These key measures are used by management as comparisons to historical operating results and in the planning process to facilitate decisions that continue to drive further productivity improvements in the Company's operations. Results of these key measures reflect how effective CP’s management is at controlling costs and executing the Company’s operating plan and strategy. Continued monitoring of these key measures ensures that the Company can take appropriate actions to ensure the delivery of superior service and be able to grow its business at low incremental cost.
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Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020

A GTM is defined as the movement of one ton of train weight over one mile. GTMs are calculated by multiplying total train weight by the distance the train moved. Total train weight comprises the weight of the freight cars, their contents, and any inactive locomotives. An increase in GTMs indicates additional workload. GTMs increased by 17 million13% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily driven bymainly attributable to higher volumes of GrainEnergy, chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, Intermodal, and Coal. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and international intermodal.Potash.

Train miles are defined as the sum of the distance moved by all trains operated on the network. Train miles provide a measure of the productive utilization of our network. A smaller increase in train miles relative to increases in volumes, as measured by RTMs, and/or workload, as measured by GTMs, indicate improved train productivity. Train miles decreasedincreased by 7%11% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease indicatesincrease reflects the impact of a 7%13% increase in train weightsworkload (GTMs) partially offset by a slight1% increase in workload (GTMs).average train weights.

Average train weight is defined as the average gross weight of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads’ trains on CP’s network. An increase in average train weight indicates improved asset utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Average train weight increased by 7%1% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued operationalimprovements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer and heavier Grain and export potash trains, partially offset by moving lower amounts of heavier commodities such as crude.trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the High Efficiency Product ("HEP") train model, which is an 8,500-foot train model that features the new high-capacity grain hopper cars and increased grain carrying capacity.

Average train length is defined as the average total length of CP trains, both loaded and empty. This includes all cars and locomotives on the train and is calculated as the sum of each car or locomotive's length multiplied by the distance travelled, divided by train miles. This excludes trains in short-haul service, work trains used to move CP’s track equipment and materials, and the haulage of other railroads’ trains on CP’s network. An increase in average train length indicates improved asset utilization. Average train length increased by 8%3% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued operationalimprovements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer export potash and Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model.

Average terminal dwell is defined as the average time a freight car resides within terminal boundaries expressed in hours. The timing starts with a train arriving at the terminal, a customer releasing the car to the Company, or a car arriving at interchange from another railroad. The timing ends when the train leaves, a customer receives the car from CP, or the freight car is transferred to another railroad. Freight cars are excluded if they are being stored at the terminal or used in track repairs. A decrease in average terminal dwell indicates improved terminal performance resulting in faster cycle times and improved railcar utilization.Average terminal dwell increased by 19%5% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was2020, as a result of aligning the operating planincreased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to maintain efficiencies in average train weight and average train length.the prior year.

Average train speed is defined as a measure of the line-haul movement from origin to destination including terminal dwell hours. It is calculated by dividing the total train miles travelled by the total train hours operated. This calculation does not include delay time related to customers or foreign railroads and excludes the time and distance travelled by: i) trains used in or around CP’s yards; ii) passenger trains; and iii) trains used for repairing track. An increase in average train speed indicates improved on-time performance resulting in improved asset utilization.Average train speed decreased by 3% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, primarily as a result of harsh winter operating conditions.increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.

Locomotive productivity is defined as the daily average GTMs divided by daily average operating horsepower. Operating horsepower excludes units offline, tied up or in storage, or in use on other railways, and includes foreign units online. An increase in locomotive productivity indicates more efficient locomotive utilization and may also be the result of moving heavier commodities. Locomotive productivity was flatdecreased by 2% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.2020, as a result of moving proportionately higher volumes of lighter merchandise and Intermodal.

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Fuel efficiency is defined as U.S. gallons of locomotive fuel consumed per 1,000 GTMs. Fuel consumed includes gallons from freight, yard and commuter service but excludes fuel used in capital projects and other non-freight activities. An improvement in fuel efficiency indicates operational cost savings and CP's commitment to corporate sustainability through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Fuel efficiency was flat in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.

Six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020

GTMs increased by 6% for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily attributable to higher volumes of Grain, Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.

Train miles increased by 1%for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase reflected the impact of a 6% increase in workload (GTMs), partially offset by a 4% increase in average train weights.

Average train weight increased by 4% for the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase was a result of improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer and heavier Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of heavier commodities such as crude.

Average train length increased by 6% for the first six months of 2021 from the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to improvements in operating plan efficiency and continued improvements in bulk train efficiency due to moving longer Grain trains. Improvements for Grain trains were driven by the 8,500-foot HEP train model.

Average terminal dwell increased by 11% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This unfavourable increase was driven primarily by increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.

Average train speed decreased by 3%in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This decrease was driven primarily by harsh winter operating conditions in the first quarter of 2021 and increased network activity in response to demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.

Locomotive productivity was flat in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.

Fuel efficiencyimproved by 1% in the first quartersix months of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020. This increase in efficiency was due to running longer and heavier trains as a result of improvements in the operating plan resulting in running longer and heavier trains.plan.

Total Employees and Workforce

An employeeis defined as an individual currently engaged in full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment with CP while workforce is defined as total employees plus contractors and consultants. The Company monitors employment and workforce
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levels in order to efficiently meet service and strategic requirements. The number of employees is a key driver to total compensation and benefits costs.

The average number of total employees decreasedincreased by 3%6% and 1% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2020. This decrease was due to more efficient resource planning. The total number of employees as at March 31,June 30, 2021 was 12,398,12,709, an increase of 68,721, or 1%6%, compared to 12,33011,988 as at March 31,June 30, 2020. The total workforce as at March 31,June 30, 2021 was 12,426,12,749, an increase of 60,716, or 6%, compared to 12,36612,033 as at March 31,June 30, 2020. The increaseincreases in the total employees and workforce is due towere driven by current and anticipated volume growth.growth in 2021 and furloughs in the prior year associated with the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

Safety Indicators

Safety is a key priority and core strategy for CP’s management, employees, and Board of Directors. Personal injuries and train accidents are indicators of the effectiveness of the Company's safety systems, and are used by management to evaluate and, as necessary, alter the Company's safety systems, procedures, and protocols. Each measure follows U.S. FRA reporting guidelines, which can result in restatement after initial publication to reflect new information available within specified periods stipulated by the FRA but that exceed the Company's financial reporting timeline.

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The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency is the number of personal injuries, multiplied by 200,000 and divided by total employee hours. Personal injuries are defined as injuries that require employees to lose time away from work, modify their normal duties or obtain medical treatment beyond minor first aid. FRA employee-hours are the total hours worked, excluding vacation and sick time, by all employees, excluding contractors. The FRA personal injuries per 200,000 employee-hours frequency for CP was 1.200.77 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increasea decrease from 1.131.16 in the same period of 2020. For the first six months of 2021, the FRA personal injury rate per 200,000 employee-hours for CP was 0.96, a decrease from 1.14 in the same period of 2020.

The FRA train accidents per million train-miles frequency is the number of train accidents, multiplied by 1,000,000 and divided by total train miles. Train accidents included in this metric meet or exceed the FRA reporting threshold of U.S. $11,200 in damage.2021 and U.S. $10,700 in damage for 2020. The FRA train accidents per million train-miles was 1.280.36 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increasea decrease from 0.871.19 in the same period of 2020. For the first six months of 2021, the FRA train accidents per million train-miles was 0.88, a decrease from 1.02 in the same period of 2020.

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Financial Highlights

The following table presents selected financial data related to the Company’s financial results as of, and for the three and six months ended, March 31,June 30, 2021 and the comparative figures in 2020. The financial highlights should be read in conjunction with Item 1. Financial Statements and this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios)(in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios)20212020(in millions, except per share data, percentages and ratios)2021202020212020
Financial Performance and LiquidityFinancial Performance and LiquidityFinancial Performance and Liquidity
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,959 $2,043 Total revenues$2,054 $1,792 $4,013 $3,835 
Operating incomeOperating income780 834 Operating income820 770 1,600 1,604 
Adjusted operating income(1)
Adjusted operating income(1)
813 834 
Adjusted operating income(1)
919 770 1,732 1,604 
Net incomeNet income602 409 Net income1,246 635 1,848 1,044 
Adjusted income(1)
Adjusted income(1)
600 607 
Adjusted income(1)
689 553 1,289 1,160 
Basic EPSBasic EPS4.52 2.99 Basic EPS1.87 0.94 2.77 1.53 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS4.50 2.98 Diluted EPS1.86 0.93 2.76 1.53 
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
4.48 4.42 
Adjusted diluted EPS(1)
1.03 0.81 1.92 1.70 
Dividends declared per shareDividends declared per share0.95 0.83 Dividends declared per share0.190 0.166 0.380 0.332 
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities582 489 Cash provided by operating activities1,954 835 2,536 1,324 
Cash used in investing activitiesCash used in investing activities(286)(362)Cash used in investing activities(405)(468)(691)(830)
Cash used in financing activitiesCash used in financing activities(80)(44)Cash used in financing activities(1,016)(322)(1,096)(366)
Free cash(1)
Free cash(1)
296 158 
Free cash(1)
746 333 1,042 491 
Financial PositionFinancial PositionAs at March 31, 2021As at December 31, 2020Financial PositionAs at June 30, 2021As at December 31, 2020
Total assetsTotal assets$24,121 $23,640 Total assets$24,704 $23,640 
Total long-term debt, including current portionTotal long-term debt, including current portion9,740 9,771 Total long-term debt, including current portion8,722 9,771 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity7,866 7,319 Total shareholders’ equity8,965 7,319 
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
Financial RatiosFinancial Ratios20212020Financial Ratios2021202020212020
Operating ratio(2)
Operating ratio(2)
60.2 %59.2 %
Operating ratio(2)
60.1 %57.0 %60.1 %58.2 %
Adjusted operating ratio(1)
Adjusted operating ratio(1)
58.5 %59.2 %
Adjusted operating ratio(1)
55.3 %57.0 %56.8 %58.2 %
For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
2021202020212020
Return on average shareholders' equity(3)
Return on average shareholders' equity(3)
35.6 %35.1 %
Return on average shareholders' equity(3)
39.5 %31.8 %
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1)
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1)
15.8 %17.4 %
Adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC")(1)
16.7 %17.1 %
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(4)
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(4)
3.74.2
Long-term debt to Net income ratio(4)
2.74.1
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)
2.42.5
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)
2.02.4
(1)These measures have no standardized meanings prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(2)Operating ratio is defined as operating expenses divided by revenues, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(3)Return on average shareholders' equity is defined as Net income divided by average shareholders' equity, averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling 12-month period, further discussed in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(4)Long-term debt to Net income ratio is defined as long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year, divided by Net income, further discussed in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.









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Results of Operations

Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020

Income

Operating income was $780$820 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $54$50 million, or 6%, from $834$770 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to:to higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates.

the unfavourable impact of $37 million from higher fuel prices;
This increase was partially offset by:
acquisition-related costs of $33$99 million associated with the pendingproposed KCS transaction;transaction that were recognized in Purchased services and other;
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX translation effects of $25$47 million;
the unfavourable impact of higher stock-based compensationfuel price of $13$15 million; and
higher depreciation and amortization of $13 million (excluding FX translation effects).increased training costs.

This decrease was partially offset by a gain on exchange of property and easements in Chicago of $50 million and efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.

Adjusted operating income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $813$919 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $21$149 million, or 3%19%, from $834$770 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease reflects the same factors discussed above except that Adjusted operating income in 2021 excludes the acquisition-related costs of $33$99 million associated with the pendingproposed KCS transaction.

Net income was $602$1,246 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $193$611 million, or 47%96%, from $409$635 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to an FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debtthe $845 million merger termination fee received in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement and lease liabilities of $33 million, compared to an FX translation loss of $215 million in the same period of 2020,higher operating income excluding acquisition-related costs, partially offset by lower Operating income.$308 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and higher income tax expense due to higher taxable earnings.

Adjusted income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $600$689 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $7$136 million, or 1%25%, from $607$553 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher Adjusted operating income, partially offset by higher other components of net periodic benefit recovery.income.

Diluted Earnings per Share

Diluted EPS was $4.50$1.86 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $1.52,$0.93, or 51%100%, from $2.98$0.93 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Net income and a lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.

Adjusted diluted EPS, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $4.48$1.03 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.06,$0.22, or 1%27%, from $4.42$0.81 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Adjusted income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company’sCompany's share repurchase program, partially offset by lower Adjusted income.program.

Operating Ratio

The Operating ratio provides the percentage of revenues used to operate the railway. A lower percentage normally indicates higher efficiency in the operation of the railway. The Company’s Operating ratio was 60.2%60.1% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a 100310 basis point increase from 59.2%57.0% in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
to acquisition-related costs associated with the pendingproposed KCS transaction;
transaction and the unfavourable impact fromof higher fuel prices;prices.

higher stock-based compensation;
higher depreciation and amortization (excluding FX translation effects); and
cost inflation.
This increase was partially offset by:
higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
decreased stock-based compensation primarily driven by the gain on exchangeimpact of propertychanges in share price; and easements in Chicago and efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.
a legal claim recovery.

Adjusted operating ratio, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which excludes the acquisition-related costs associated with the pending KCS transaction, was 58.5%55.3% in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a 70170 basis pointspoint improvement from the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to to:
higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
decreased stock-based compensation primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price; and
a gain on exchangelegal claim recovery.

This improvement was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of property and easements in Chicago and efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.higher fuel prices.


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This improvement was partially offset by:
the unfavourable impact from higher fuel prices;
higher stock based compensation;
higher depreciation and amortization (excluding FX translation effects); and
cost inflation.

Return on Average Shareholders' Equity and Adjusted Return on Invested Capital

Return on average shareholders' equity and Adjusted ROIC are measures used by management to determine how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions. Adjusted ROIC is also an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan.

Return on average shareholders' equity was 35.6%39.5% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, a 50770 basis point increase compared to 35.1%31.8% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, primarily due to higher Net income. This increase was partially offset by higher average shareholders' equity due to accumulated Net income, partially offset by the impact of the Company's share repurchase program.

Adjusted ROIC was 15.8%16.7% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, a 16040 basis point decrease compared to 17.4%17.1% for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020,June 30, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower Adjusted income, and the increase in adjusted average invested capital primarily due todriven by higher average long-term debt,adjusted income, partially offset by the impact of the Company's share repurchase program. Adjusted ROIC is a Non-GAAP measure, which is defined and reconciled from Return on average shareholders' equity, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020

Income

Operating income was $1,600 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $4 million, from $1,604 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
acquisition-related costs of $132 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction that were recognized in Purchased services and other;
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $72 million;
the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $52 million;
higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
cost inflation;
higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
increased training costs.

This decrease was partially offset by:
higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.

Adjusted operating income, defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, was $1,732 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $128 million, or 8%, from $1,604 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.

This increase was partially offset by:
the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $72 million;
the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $52 million;
higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
cost inflation; and
higher defined benefit pension current service costs of $16 million.

Net income was $1,848 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $804 million, or 77%, from $1,044 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the $845 million merger termination fee received in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement and an FX translation gain on debt and lease liabilities of $85 million, compared to an FX translation loss on debt and lease liabilities of $129 million in the same period of 2020, partially offset by $344 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction.

Adjusted income was $1,289 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $129 million, or 11%, from $1,160 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher Adjusted operating income.



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Diluted Earnings per Share

Diluted EPS was $2.76 in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $1.23, or 80%, from $1.53 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Net income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.92 in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $0.22, or 13%, from $1.70 in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to higher Adjusted income and lower average number of outstanding shares due to share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program.

Operating Ratio

The Company’s Operating ratio was 60.1% in the first six months of 2021, a 190 basis point increase from 58.2% in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction and the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices.

This increase was partially offset by higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates and a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago.

Adjusted operating ratio, which excludes the acquisition-related costs associated with the proposed KCS transaction, was 56.8% in the first six months of 2021, a 140 basis point improvement from the same period of 2020. This improvement was primarily due to:
higher freight volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight rates;
a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago; and
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.

This improvement was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices and higher depreciation and amortization.

Impact of FX on Earnings

Fluctuations in FX affect the Company’s results because U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses are translated into Canadian dollars. U.S. dollar-denominated revenues and expenses increase (decrease) when the Canadian dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the U.S. dollar.

On April 16,July 23, 2021, the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York was U.S. $1.00 = $1.25$1.26 Canadian dollar.

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the average exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar expressed in the Canadian dollar equivalent of one U.S. dollar, the high and low exchange rates and period end exchange rates for the periods indicated. AveragesAverage for year-end periods are calculated by using the exchange rates on the last day of each full month during the relevant period. These rates are based on the noon buying rate certified for customs purposes by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)20212020Average exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)20212020
For the three months ended - March 31$1.27 $1.35 
For the three months ended - June 30For the three months ended - June 30$1.23 $1.39 
For the six months ended - June 30For the six months ended - June 30$1.25 $1.37 

Ending exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)Ending exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)20212020Ending exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)20212020
Beginning of year - January 1Beginning of year - January 1$1.28 $1.30 Beginning of year - January 1$1.28 $1.30 
End of quarter - March 31$1.26 $1.41 
Beginning of quarter - April 1Beginning of quarter - April 1$1.26 $1.41 
End of quarter - June 30End of quarter - June 30$1.24 $1.36 

For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)20212020High/Low exchange rates (Canadian/U.S. dollar)2021202020212020
HighHigh$1.28 $1.45 High$1.26 $1.42 $1.28 $1.45 
LowLow$1.24 $1.30 Low$1.20 $1.34 $1.20 $1.30 

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In the firstsecond quarter of 2021, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar resulted in a decrease in total revenues of $52$94 million, a decrease in total operating expenses of $27$47 million, and a decrease in net interest expense of $6$12 million from the same period of 2020. In the first six months of 2021, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar resulted in a decrease in total revenues of $146 million, a decrease in total operating expenses of $74 million, and a decrease in interest expense of $18 million from the same period of 2020.

The impact of FX on earningstotal revenues and operating expenses is discussed further in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in the Foreign Exchange Risk section.

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Impact of Fuel Price on Earnings

Fluctuations in fuel prices affect the Company’s results because fuel expense constitutes a significant portion of CP's operating costs. As fuel prices fluctuate, there will be an impact on earnings due to the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program. The following table indicates the average fuel price for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and the comparative periods of 2020.
Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)20212020Average Fuel Price (U.S. dollars per U.S. gallon)20212020
For the three months ended - March 31$2.39 $2.33 
For the three months ended - June 30For the three months ended - June 30$2.71 $1.63 
For the six months ended - June 30For the six months ended - June 30$2.54 $1.98 

The impact of fuel prices on earnings includes the impacts of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs recovered and paid, on revenues and expenses, respectively.

In the firstsecond quarter of 2021, the unfavourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was $37$15 million. TheHigher fuel prices resulted in an increase in Total operating expenses of $68 million. Higher fuel prices and increased carbon tax recoveries, partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program partially offset by increased carbon surcharge recoveries, resulted in a decreasean increase in totalTotal revenues of $30$53 million from the same period of 2020.

In the first six months of 2021, the unfavourable impact of fuel prices on Operating income was $52 million. Higher fuel prices resulted in an increase in totalTotal operating expenses of $7$75 million. Higher fuel prices and increased carbon tax recoveries, partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program resulted in an increase in Total revenues of $23 million from the same period of 2020.

Impact of Share Price on Earnings

Fluctuations in the Common Share price affect the Company's operating expenses because share-based liabilities are measured at fair value. The Company's Common Shares are listed on the TSXToronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") with ticker symbol "CP". The following tables indicate the opening and closing Common Share price on the TSX and the NYSE for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and the comparative periodperiods in 2020.
TSX (in Canadian dollars)TSX (in Canadian dollars)20212020TSX (in Canadian dollars)20212020
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1Opening Common Share price, as at January 1$441.53 $331.03 Opening Common Share price, as at January 1$88.31 $66.21 
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31Ending Common Share price, as at March 31$480.00 $310.55 Ending Common Share price, as at March 31$96.00 $62.11 
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended March 31$38.47 $(20.48)
Ending Common Share price, as at June 30Ending Common Share price, as at June 30$95.32 $69.06 
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30$(0.68)$6.95 
Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30$7.01 $2.85 

NYSE (in U.S. dollars)NYSE (in U.S. dollars)20212020NYSE (in U.S. dollars)20212020
Opening Common Share price, as at January 1Opening Common Share price, as at January 1$346.69 $254.95 Opening Common Share price, as at January 1$69.34 $50.99 
Ending Common Share price, as at March 31Ending Common Share price, as at March 31$379.29 $219.59 Ending Common Share price, as at March 31$75.86 $43.92 
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended March 31$32.60 $(35.36)
Ending Common Share price, as at June 30Ending Common Share price, as at June 30$76.91 $51.07 
Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30Change in Common Share price for the three months ended June 30$1.05 $7.15 
Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30Change in Common Share price for the six months ended June 30$7.57 $0.08 

In the second quarter of 2021, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in a negligible change in stock-based compensation expense compared to an increase of $20 million in the same period of 2020.

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In the first quartersix months of 2021, the impact of the change in Common Share prices resulted in an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $17 million compared to a decreasean increase of $17$3 million in the same period of 2020.

The impact of share price on stock-based compensation is discussed further in Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation.


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Operating Revenues

The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from transporting freight. Changes in freight volumes generally contribute to corresponding changes in freight revenues and certain variable expenses, such as fuel, equipment rents, and crew costs. Non-freight revenue is generated from leasing of certain assets; other arrangements, including contracts with passenger service operators and logistical services; and switching fees.
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)(1)
$1,918 $2,000 $(82)(4)(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)(1)
$2,008 $1,752 $256 15 21 
Non-freight revenues (in millions)Non-freight revenues (in millions)41 43 (2)(5)(5)Non-freight revenues (in millions)46 40 15 18 
Total revenues (in millions)Total revenues (in millions)$1,959 $2,043 $(84)(4)(2)Total revenues (in millions)$2,054 $1,792 $262 15 21 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)691.4 690.6 0.8 — N/ACarloads (in thousands)723.5 631.0 92.5 15 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)39,273 39,218 55 — N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)39,061 35,727 3,334 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,774 $2,896 $(122)(4)(2)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,775 $2,777 $(2)— 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)4.88 5.10 (0.22)(4)(2)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.14 4.90 0.24 11 
(1)Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of $85$133 million in 2021 and $119$63 million in 2020. Fuel surcharge revenues include recoveries of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs.
(2)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Freight revenues were $1,918$2,008 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $82$256 million, or 4%15%, from $2,000$1,752 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher volumes as measured by RTMs and higher freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM.

RTMs are defined as the movement of one revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. RTMs measure the relative weight and distance of rail freight moved by the Company. RTMs for the firstsecond quarter of 2021 were 39,27339,061 million, an increase of 553,334 million, compared with 39,218or 9%, from 35,727 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes of GrainEnergy, chemicals and plastics, Metals, minerals and consumer products, Intermodal, and Coal. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and international intermodal.Potash.

Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM is defined as freight revenue per revenue-producing ton of freight over a distance of one mile. This is an indicator of yield. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM was 4.885.14 cents in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of 0.22 cent,0.24 cents, or 4%5%, from 5.104.90 cents in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to moving higher volumes of Automotive, which has a higher freight revenue per RTM compared to the corporate average, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $53 million, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $52 million and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries of $30$93 million.

Carloads are defined as revenue-generating shipments of containers and freight cars. Carloads were 691.4723.5 thousand in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of 0.892.5 thousand, or 15%, from 690.6631.0 thousand in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Grain,Intermodal, Coal, Automotive, Metals, minerals and Automotive. This decrease was partially offset by lower volumes of crudeconsumer products, and international intermodal.Energy, chemicals and plastics.

Freight revenue per carload is defined as freight revenue per revenue-generating shipment of containers or freight cars. This is an indicator of yield. Freight revenue per carload was $2,774$2,775 in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decrease of $122, or 4%,$2 from $2,896$2,777 in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $52$93 million, and loweroffset by higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timinghigher fuel prices of recoveries of $30 million.$53 million, and higher freight rates.

Non-freight revenues were $41$46 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $6 million, or 15%, from $40 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to revenue recognized for construction easements in Chicago of $4 million, higher leasing revenue, and switching fees.
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For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(2)
Freight revenues (in millions)(1)
$3,926 $3,752 $174 
Non-freight revenues (in millions)87 83 
Total revenues (in millions)$4,013 $3,835 $178 
Carloads (in thousands)1,414.9 1,321.6 93.3 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)78,334 74,945 3,389 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,775 $2,839 $(64)(2)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.01 5.01 — — 
(1)Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues of $218 million in 2021 and $182 million in 2020. Fuel surcharge revenues include carbon taxes, levies, and obligations recovered under cap-and-trade programs.
(2)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Freight revenues were $3,926 million in the first quartersix months of 2021, an increase of $174 million, or 5%, from $3,752 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as measured by RTMs.

RTMs for the first six months of 2021 were 78,334 million, an increase of 3,389 million, or 5% from 74,945 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes of Grain, Coal, Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude, Metals, minerals and consumer products, and Automotive. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.

Freight revenue per RTM was 5.01 cents in the first six months of 2021, consistent with the same period in 2020. This was primarily due to moving higher volumes of Automotive, which has a higher freight revenue per RTM compared to the corporate average, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $23 million. This increase was offset by the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $145 million.

Carloads were 1,414.9 thousand in the first six months of 2021, an increase of 93.3 thousand, or 7%, from 1,321.6 thousand in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Coal, Automotive, Intermodal, Grain, Metals minerals and consumer products, and Energy, chemicals and plastics, excluding crude. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of crude and Potash.

Freight revenue per carload was $2,775 in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $2 million,$64, or 5%2%, from $43 million$2,839 in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower logistical services revenue, switching fees, and revenue from passenger service operators.the unfavourable impact of the change in FX of $145 million. This decrease was partially offset by higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices of $23 million.

Non-freight revenues were $87 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 5%, from $83 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to revenue recognized for construction easements in Chicago of $4 million and higher leasing revenue.revenues, partially offset by lower revenue from logistical services, passenger service operators, and switching fees.

Fuel Cost Adjustment Program

Freight revenues include fuel surcharge revenues associated with CP's fuel cost adjustment program, which is designed to respond to fluctuations in fuel prices and help reduce exposure to changing fuel prices. The surcharge is applied to shippers through tariffs and by contract, within agreed-upon guidelines. This program includes recoveries of carbon taxes, levies, and obligations under cap-and-trade programs. Freight revenues includeincluded fuel surcharge revenues of $85$133 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $34$70 million, or 29%111%, from $119$63 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher fuel prices, higher volumes, and increased carbon tax recoveries. This increase was partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel adjustment program and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.

In the first six months of 2021, fuel surcharge revenue as a resultrevenues were $218 million, an increase of $36 million, or 20%, from $182 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher fuel prices, higher volumes, and increased carbon tax recoveries. This increase was partially offset by the timing of recoveries from CP's fuel cost adjustment program. This decrease was partially offset by increased carbon tax recoveries.

program and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.

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Lines of Business

Grain
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$448 $418 $30 10 Freight revenues (in millions)$444 $446 $(2)— 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)116.4 100.6 15.8 16 N/ACarloads (in thousands)118.4 118.4 — — N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)10,773 9,016 1,757 19 N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)10,076 10,169 (93)(1)N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,849 $4,155 $(306)(7)(5)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,750 $3,767 $(17)— 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)4.16 4.64 (0.48)(10)(8)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)4.41 4.39 0.02 — 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Grain revenue was $448$444 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $2 million from $446 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of Canadian grain to eastern Canada and Vancouver and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by moving higher volumes of U.S. corn and wheat to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices.
For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$892 $864 $28 
Carloads (in thousands)234.8 219.0 15.8 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)20,849 19,185 1,664 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,799 $3,945 $(146)(4)— 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)4.28 4.50 (0.22)(5)(2)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Grain revenue was $892 million in the first quartersix months of 2021, an increase of $30$28 million, or 7%3%, from $418$864 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to moving higher volumes of Canadian grain to Vancouver and eastern Canada as well as higher volumes of U.S. corn and soybeanswheat to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased due to moving higher volumes of Canadian grain to Vancouver and eastern Canada, which has a longer length of haul, the unfavourable impact of the change in FX, and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries.FX. RTMs increased more than carloads as a result ofdue to moving proportionately higher volumes of Canadian whole grains to eastern Canada and proportionately higher volumes ofU.S. corn and soybeans to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, which havehas a longer length of haul.

Coal
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$163 $150 $13 Freight revenues (in millions)$170 $131 $39 30 32 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)72.0 63.8 8.2 13 N/ACarloads (in thousands)78.8 59.4 19.4 33 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)5,280 4,435 845 19 N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)4,837 4,337 500 12 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,264 $2,351 $(87)(4)(3)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,157 $2,205 $(48)(2)(1)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)3.09 3.38 (0.29)(9)(8)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)3.51 3.02 0.49 16 18 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Coal revenue was $163$170 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $13$39 million, or 9%30%, from $150$131 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to increased freight revenue per RTM and higher volumes of Canadian coal, driven by prior year supply chain challenges at both the mines and the ports. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to moving higher volumes of Canadian coal to Vancouver. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes of Canadian coal to Vancouver,Kamloops, B.C., which has a longershorter length of haul, lowerand higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices.

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For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$333 $281 $52 19 20 
Carloads (in thousands)150.8 123.2 27.6 22 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)10,117 8,772 1,345 15 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,208 $2,281 $(73)(3)(2)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)3.29 3.20 0.09 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Coal revenue was $333 million in the timingfirst six months of recoveries,2021, an increase of $52 million, or 19%, from $281 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of Canadian coal, driven by prior year supply chain challenges at both the mines and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMsports, and increased more than carloads as a result offreight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to moving proportionately higher volumes of Canadian coal to Vancouver,Kamloops, B.C., which has a longershorter length of haul.

Potash
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$101 $112 $(11)(10)(7)Freight revenues (in millions)$134 $146 $(12)(8)(3)
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)34.4 36.4 (2.0)(5)N/ACarloads (in thousands)44.6 47.0 (2.4)(5)N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)3,786 4,138 (352)(9)N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)4,978 5,490 (512)(9)N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,936 $3,077 $(141)(5)(2)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,004 $3,106 $(102)(3)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)2.67 2.71 (0.04)(1)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)2.69 2.66 0.03 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Potash revenue was $101$134 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decrease of $11$12 million, or 10%8%, from $112$146 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to moving lower volumes of export potash to Vancouver and the U.S. Pacific Northwest as a
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result of construction at the Port of PortlandVancouver and decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile decreased due to lower fuel surcharge revenue as a resultthe Port of the timing of recoveriesPortland, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, moving lower volumes of export potash, which has a longer length of haul, and higher freight rates.
For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$235 $258 $(23)(9)(5)
Carloads (in thousands)79.0 83.4 (4.4)(5)N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)8,764 9,628 (864)(9)N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,975 $3,094 $(119)(4)— 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)2.68 2.68 — — 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Potash revenue was $235 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $23 million, or 9%, from $258 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower volumes of export potash to Vancouver and the U.S. Pacific Northwest as a result of construction at the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Portland, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. RTMs decreased more than carloads as a result ofdue to moving lower volumes of export potash, which has a longer length of haul.

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Fertilizers and Sulphur
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$77 $70 $10 15 Freight revenues (in millions)$78 $77 $10 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)16.3 15.1 1.2 N/ACarloads (in thousands)17.0 16.7 0.3 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)1,269 1,095 174 16 N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)1,263 1,233 30 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,724 $4,636 $88 Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,588 $4,611 $(23)— 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.07 6.39 (0.32)(5)(1)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.18 6.24 (0.06)(1)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $77$78 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $7$1 million, or 10%1%, from $70$77 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to moving higher volumes of both dry and wet fertilizersfertilizer, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$155 $147 $12 
Carloads (in thousands)33.3 31.8 1.5 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)2,532 2,328 204 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,655 $4,623 $32 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.12 6.31 (0.19)(3)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, lowertherefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Fertilizers and sulphur revenue was $155 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $8 million, or 5%, from $147 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of wet and dry fertilizer, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the timingunfavourable impact of recoveries.the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads driven bydue to moving higher volumes of wet fertilizers from western Canada to the U.S. Midwest, which has a longer length of haul.

Forest Products
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$80 $78 $Freight revenues (in millions)$90 $81 $11 22 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)17.5 18.1 (0.6)(3)N/ACarloads (in thousands)18.9 17.5 1.4 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)1,363 1,277 86 N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)1,508 1,319 189 14 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,571 $4,309 $262 12 Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,762 $4,629 $133 13 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.87 6.11 (0.24)(4)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.97 6.14 (0.17)(3)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forest products revenue was $80$90 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $2$9 million, or 3%11%, from $78$81 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to moving higher volumes of lumber, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries.FX. RTMs increased whilemore than carloads decreased due to moving higher volumes of lumber, which has a longer length of haul,haul.
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For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$170 $159 $11 15 
Carloads (in thousands)36.4 35.6 0.8 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)2,871 2,596 275 11 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,670 $4,466 $204 12 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.92 6.12 (0.20)(3)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, moving lowertherefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forest products revenue was $170 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $11 million, or 7%, from $159 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of wood pulp within B.C.,lumber, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving higher volumes of lumber, which has a shorterlonger length of haul.

Energy, Chemicals and Plastics
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$388 $491 $(103)(21)(19)Freight revenues (in millions)$369 $341 $28 16 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)87.2 101.8 (14.6)(14)N/ACarloads (in thousands)76.1 62.8 13.3 21 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)7,142 8,849 (1,707)(19)N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)5,856 4,512 1,344 30 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,450 $4,823 $(373)(8)(5)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,849 $5,430 $(581)(11)(5)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.43 5.55 (0.12)(2)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.30 7.56 (1.26)(17)(11)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $388$369 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $28 million, or 8%, from $341 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of crude and liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") as a result of demand recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased primarily due to moving proportionately higher volumes of crude, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$757 $832 $(75)(9)(5)
Carloads (in thousands)163.3 164.6 (1.3)(1)N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)12,998 13,361 (363)(3)N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$4,636 $5,055 $(419)(8)(4)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.82 6.23 (0.41)(7)(3)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Energy, chemicals and plastics revenue was $757 million in the first quartersix months of 2021, a decrease of $103$75 million, or 21%9%, from $491$832 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to moving lower volumes of crude and decreased
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freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM. This decrease was partially offset by moving higher volumes of liquefied petroleum gas and fuel oil.LPG. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased primarily due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving lower volumes of crude, which has a longer length of haul.

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Metals, Minerals and Consumer Products
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$159 $189 $(30)(16)(12)Freight revenues (in millions)$180 $133 $47 35 49 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)55.7 58.2 (2.5)(4)N/ACarloads (in thousands)61.1 45.1 16.0 35 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)2,499 2,771 (272)(10)N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)2,837 1,877 960 51 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,855 $3,247 $(392)(12)(8)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,946 $2,949 $(3)— 10 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.36 6.82 (0.46)(7)(3)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.34 7.09 (0.75)(11)(2)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $159$180 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $30$47 million, or 16%35%, from $189$133 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to moving lowerhigher volumes of frac sand and steel, higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue ton-mile.per RTM decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes of frac sand, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.
For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$339 $322 $17 12 
Carloads (in thousands)116.8 103.3 13.5 13 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)5,336 4,648 688 15 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$2,902 $3,117 $(215)(7)(1)
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.35 6.93 (0.58)(8)(2)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Metals, minerals and consumer products revenue was $339 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $17 million, or 5%, from $322 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to higher volumes of steel, aggregates, and frac sand. This increase was partially offset by moving higher volumes of steel and aggregates.decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries. RTMs decreased more than carloads due to moving lowerproportionately higher volumes of frac sand, which has a longer length of haul.

Automotive
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$108 $87 $21 24 32 Freight revenues (in millions)$98 $34 $64 188 216 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)33.4 28.2 5.2 18 N/ACarloads (in thousands)28.7 11.9 16.8 141 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)508 326 182 56 N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)467 130 337 259 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,234 $3,085 $149 11 Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,415 $2,857 $558 20 31 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)21.26 26.69 (5.43)(20)(15)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)20.99 26.15 (5.16)(20)(12)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Automotive revenue was $108$98 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $21$64 million, or 24%188%, from $87$34 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as a result of the onboarding of customers moving to and from Vancouver, prior year manufacturing plant shutdowns across North America as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher freight rates, and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per RTM. Freight revenue per RTM decreased due to moving proportionately higher volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada, which has a longer length of haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.

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For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$206 $121 $85 70 82 
Carloads (in thousands)62.1 40.1 22.0 55 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)975 456 519 114 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$3,317 $3,017 $300 10 18 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)21.13 26.54 (5.41)(20)(15)
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Automotive revenue was $206 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $85 million, or 70%, from $121 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes as a result of the onboarding of customers moving to and from Vancouver, prior year manufacturing plant shutdowns across North America as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and higher freight rates. This increase was partially offset by decreased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile.RTM. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM decreased due to the unfavourable impact of the change in FX and lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries. RTMs increased more than carloads due to moving proportionately higher volumes from Vancouver to eastern Canada, which has a longer length of haul.haul, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX.

Intermodal
For the three months ended March 3120212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
For the three months ended June 30For the three months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)Freight revenues (in millions)$394 $405 $(11)(3)(2)Freight revenues (in millions)$445 $363 $82 23 27 
Carloads (in thousands)Carloads (in thousands)258.5 268.4 (9.9)(4)N/ACarloads (in thousands)279.9 252.2 27.7 11 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)Revenue ton-miles (in millions)6,653 7,311 (658)(9)N/ARevenue ton-miles (in millions)7,239 6,660 579 N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$1,524 $1,509 $15 Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$1,590 $1,439 $151 10 15 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)5.92 5.54 0.38 Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.15 5.45 0.70 13 17 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Intermodal revenue was $394$445 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $11$82 million, or 3%23%, from $405$363 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to moving lowerhigher domestic retail and wholesale intermodal volumes of international intermodal drivenand increased freight revenue per RTM. This increase was partially offset by the completion of
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a customer contract, lower fuel surcharge revenue as a result of the timing of recoveries, and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. This decrease was partially offset by increased freight revenue per revenue ton-mile. Freight revenue per revenue ton-mileRTM increased due to higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices, and higher freight rates. RTMs decreasedCarloads increased more than carloadsRTMs due to moving lower volumes of international intermodal to and from the Port of Vancouver, which havehas a longer length of haul.


For the six months ended June 3020212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted
% Change
(1)
Freight revenues (in millions)$839 $768 $71 12 
Carloads (in thousands)538.4 520.6 17.8 N/A
Revenue ton-miles (in millions)13,892 13,971 (79)(1)N/A
Freight revenue per carload (in dollars)$1,558 $1,475 $83 
Freight revenue per revenue ton-mile (in cents)6.04 5.50 0.54 10 12 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Intermodal revenue was $839 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $71 million, or 9%, from $768 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to higher domestic retail and wholesale intermodal volumes and increased freight revenue per RTM. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes of international intermodal driven by the completion of a customer contract and the unfavourable impact of the change in FX. Freight revenue per RTM increased due to higher freight rates and higher fuel surcharge revenue as a result of higher fuel prices. Carloads increased while RTMs decreased due to moving lower volumes of international intermodal to and from the Port of Vancouver, which has a longer length of haul.

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Operating Expenses
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted % Change(1)
For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted % Change(1)
Compensation and benefitsCompensation and benefits$405 $398 $Compensation and benefits$379 $347 $32 13 
FuelFuel206 212 (6)(3)Fuel218 131 87 66 82 
MaterialsMaterials59 59 — — Materials54 50 13 
Equipment rentsEquipment rents33 36 (3)(8)(3)Equipment rents28 33 (5)(15)(7)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization202 192 10 Depreciation and amortization200 195 
Purchased services and otherPurchased services and other274 312 (38)(12)(10)Purchased services and other355 266 89 33 40 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses$1,179 $1,209 $(30)(2)— Total operating expenses$1,234 $1,022 $212 21 27 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Operating expenses were $1,179$1,234 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $30$212 million, or 2%21%, from $1,209$1,022 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to:
acquisition-related costs of $99 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction;
the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $68 million;
increased variable expenses from higher volumes;
increased training costs;
cost inflation;
higher depreciation and amortization of $11 million (excluding FX); and
higher incentive compensation.

This increase was partially offset by:
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $47 million;
decreased stock-based compensation of $18 million primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price; and
a $16 million legal claim recovery.

For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
FX Adjusted % Change(1)
Compensation and benefits$784 $745 $39 
Fuel424 343 81 24 31 
Materials113 109 
Equipment rents61 69 (8)(12)(5)
Depreciation and amortization402 387 15 
Purchased services and other629 578 51 13 
Total operating expenses$2,413 $2,231 $182 12 
(1)FX Adjusted % Change does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. FX Adjusted % Change is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Operating expenses were $2,413 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $182 million, or 8%, from $2,231 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
acquisition-related costs of $132 million associated with the proposed KCS transaction;
the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $75 million;
increased variable expenses from higher volumes;
higher depreciation and amortization of $24 million (excluding FX);
cost inflation;
higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
increased training costs.

This increase was partially offset by:
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $74 million;
a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million; and
the efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization; and
the favourable impact of the change in FX translation effects of $27 million.utilization.

This decrease was partially offset by:
acquisition-related costs of $33 million associated with the pending KCS transaction;
higher depreciation and amortization of $13 million (excluding FX translation effects); and
higher stock-based compensation of $13 million.

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Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits expense includes employee wages, salaries, fringe benefits, and stock-based compensation. Compensation and benefits expense was $405$379 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $7$32 million, or 2%9%, from $398$347 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
higher stock-based compensationvolume variable expenses as a result of $13 million driven primarily by an increase in the share price;workload as measured by GTMs;
increased training costs;
higher incentive compensation;
higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $8 million; and
the impact of wage and benefit inflation; and
higher defined benefit pension current service costs of $8 million.inflation.

This increase was partially offset by:
labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization;decreased stock-based compensation of $18 million primarily driven by the impact of changes in share price;
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $5$12 million; and
labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization.

Compensation and benefits expense was $784 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $39 million, or 5%, from $745 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
higher volume variable expenses as a result of an increase in workload as measured by GTMs;
the impact of wage and benefit inflation;
higher defined benefit pension current service cost of $16 million; and
increased training costs.

This increase was partially offset by:
the favourable impact of the change in FX $17 million;
labour efficiencies generated from improved operating performance and asset utilization; and
lower incentive compensation.stock-based compensation of $5 million.

Fuel

Fuel expense consists mainly of fuel used by locomotives and includes provincial, state, and federal fuel taxes. Fuel expense was $206$218 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $6$87 million, or 3%66%, from $212$131 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $68 million and an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs.

This increase was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $8$11 million.

Fuel expense was $424 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $81 million, or 24%, from $343 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the unfavourable impact of higher fuel prices of $75 million and an increase in workload, as measured by GTMs.

This increase was partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $19 million and an increase in fuel efficiency of 1% from improvements in the operating plan resulting in running longer and heavier trains. This decrease was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of $7 million from higher fuel prices.

Materials

Materials expense includes the cost of materials used for the maintenance of track, locomotives, freight cars, and buildings, as well as software sustainment. Materials expense was $59$54 million in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 8%, from $50 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to increased locomotive maintenance, fuel prices and cost inflation partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX.

Materials expense was $113 million in the first quartersix months of 2021, unchangedan increase of $4 million, or 4%, from $109 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was due to increased locomotive maintenance, fuel prices and cost inflation partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in 2020.FX.


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Equipment Rents

Equipment rents expense includes the cost associated with using other railways' freight cars, intermodal equipment, and locomotives, net of rental income received from other railroads for the use of CP’s equipment. Equipment rents expense was $33$28 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decrease of $3$5 million, or 8%15%, from $36$33 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to to:
efficiencies in usage of pooled freight cars by CP;
higher receipts for CP freight cars used by other railways;
price incentives received on intermodal cars; and
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the favourable impact of the change in FX of $2$3 million.

This decreaseincrease was partially offset by greater usage of pooled freight cars as a result of higher volumes mainlyvolumes.

Equipment rents expense was $61 million in Automotive.the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $8 million, or 12%, from $69 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
efficiencies in usage of pooled freight cars by CP;
higher receipts for CP freight cars used by other railways;
price incentives received on intermodal cars; and
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $5 million.

This increase was partially offset by greater usage of pooled freight cars as a result of higher volumes.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense represents the charge associated with the use of track and roadway, buildings, rolling stock, information systems, and other depreciable assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was $202$200 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $10$5 million, or 5%3%, from $192$195 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base, partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $3$6 million.

Depreciation and amortization expense was $402 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $15 million, or 4%, from $387 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a higher depreciable asset base, partially offset by the favourable impact of the change in FX of $9 million.

Purchased Services and Other
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
Support and facilitiesSupport and facilities$72 $75 $(3)(4)Support and facilities$70 $63 $11 
Track and operationsTrack and operations60 75 (15)(20)Track and operations70 62 13 
IntermodalIntermodal53 56 (3)(5)Intermodal51 47 
EquipmentEquipment29 30 (1)(3)Equipment26 27 (1)(4)
CasualtyCasualty39 39 — — Casualty23 30 (7)(23)
Property taxesProperty taxes34 36 (2)(6)Property taxes34 31 10 
OtherOther41 36 720 Other86 80 1,333 
Land salesLand sales(54)(4)(50)1,250 Land sales(5)— (5)— 
Total Purchased services and otherTotal Purchased services and other$274 $312 $(38)(12)Total Purchased services and other$355 $266 $89 33 

Purchased services and other expense encompasses a wide range of third-party costs, including expenses for joint facilities, personal injuries and damage claims, environmental remediation, property taxes, contractor and consulting fees, insurance, and gains on land sales. Purchased services and other expense was $274$355 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decreasean increase of $38$89 million or 12%, from $312$266 million in the same period of 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to:
the acquisition-related expenses of $99 million related to the proposed KCS transaction, reported in Other;
higher variable expenses from higher volumes, reported in Intermodal, Equipment, and Track and Operations; and
cost inflation.

This increase was partially offset by:
a $16 million legal claim recovery, reported in Other;
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $13 million; and
lower expenses primarily due to the reduced number and severity of casualty incidents, reported in Casualty.

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For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
20212020Total Change% Change
Support and facilities$140 $136 $
Track and operations132 140 (8)(6)
Intermodal104 104 — — 
Equipment55 58 (3)(5)
Casualty60 68 (8)(12)
Property taxes68 67 
Other129 120 1,333 
Land sales(59)(4)(55)1,375 
Total Purchased services and other$629 $578 $51 

Purchased services and other expense was $629 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $51 million, or 9%, from $578 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:
the acquisition-related expenses of $132 million related to the proposed KCS transaction, reported in Other;
higher variable expenses from higher volumes, reported in Intermodal, Track and operations, and Equipment; and
cost inflation.

This increase was partially offset by:
a gain on exchange of property and construction easements in Chicago of $50 million;
the favourable impact of the change in FX of $8 million;$21 million.
a $16 million legal claim recovery, reported in Other;
lower expenses primarily due to the reduced number and severity of casualty incidents, reported in Casualty; and
a $7 million arbitration settlement, reported in Track and operations;operations.
efficiencies generated from improved operating performance, reported in Intermodal and Track and operations; and
reduced variable expenses from lower volumes, reported in Intermodal.

This decrease was partially offset by the acquisition-related expenses of $33 million associated with the pending KCS transaction, reported in Other.

Other Income Statement Items
Other Expense (Income) Expense

Other expense (income) expense consists of gains and losses from the change in FX on debt and lease liabilities and working capital, costs related to financing, shareholder costs, equity income, and other non-operating expenditures. Other incomeexpense was $28$157 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a change of $239$243 million, or 113%283%, compared to an expenseincome of $211$86 million in the same period of 2020. This change was primarily due to acquisition-related expenses of $209 million, which include a loss on interest rate hedges of $150 million, bridge facility fees of $42 million, and a loss on FX hedges of $17 million, as well as a lower FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $34 million.

Other expense was $129 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 3%, from $125 million in the same period of 2020. This change includes acquisition-related expenses of $212 million in 2021, which comprise a loss on interest rate hedges of $150 million, bridge facility and backstop revolver fees of $45 million, and a loss on FX hedges of $17 million. This is offset by a FX translation gain on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $33$85 million, compared to a FX translation loss on U.S. dollar-denominated debt and lease liabilities of $215$129 million in the same period of 2020.

FX translation gains and losses on debt and lease liabilities are discussed further in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Merger Termination Fee

On May 21, 2021, KCS terminated the Merger Agreement with CP to enter into a definitive agreement with CN. At the same time and in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, KCS paid CP a termination fee of $845 million (U.S. $700 million). This amount is reported as "Merger termination fee" in the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Income. No similar items were received in the same period of 2020.

Other Components of Net Periodic Benefit Recovery

Other components of net periodic benefit recovery is related to the Company's pension and other post-retirement and post-employment benefit plans. It includes interest cost on benefit obligations, expected return on fund assets, recognized net actuarial losses, and amortization of prior service costs. Other components of net periodic benefitrecovery was $95$96 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $10 million or 12%, compared to $85$86 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was
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primarily due to a decrease in the interest cost on benefit obligation of $15$13 million and an increase in expected return on fund assets of $3 million;$4 million, partially offset by an increase in recognized net actuarial losslosses of $8$7 million.

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Other components of net periodic benefitrecovery was $191 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $20 million or 12%, compared to $171 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in the interest cost on benefit obligation of $28 million and an increase in expected return on fund assets of $7 million, partially offset by an increase in recognized net actuarial losses of $15 million.

Net Interest Expense

Net interest expense includes interest on long-term debt and finance leases. Net interest expense was $110$101 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decrease of $4$17 million, or 4%14%, from $114$118 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the favourable impact fromof the change in FX rates of $6$12 million and higher interest income of $4 million.

Net interest expense was $211 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $21 million, or 9%, from $232 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to:
the favourable impact of the change in FX rates of $18 million;
a reduction in interest related to long-term debt of $5$6 million as athe result of thea lower effective interest rate following the Company's debt refinancing in 2020. rate; and
higher interest income of $4 million.

This was partially offset by the unfavourable impact of an increase in debt levels of $7 million.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $191$257 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $6$68 million, or 3%36%, from $185$189 million in the same period of 2020. ThisIncome tax expense was $448 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase wasof $74 million, or 20%, from $374 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher taxable earnings from FX gains in 2021 compareddue to FX losses in 2020 on debt and lease liabilities,the $845 million (U.S. $700 million) merger termination fee received, partially offset by the higher acquisition-related costs as well asassociated with the proposed KCS transaction and a lower effective tax rate.

The effective tax rate in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, including discrete items, was 24.05%17.10% compared to 31.10%22.98% in the same period of 2020. The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2021, including discrete items, was 19.50% compared to 26.38% in the same period of 2020. The effective tax rate in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, excluding discrete items, was 24.60%, compared to 25.00% infor the same period ofperiods in 2020. The decrease in the effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, was primarily due to the decrease in Alberta's corporate tax rate and a lower North Dakota tax rate.

The Company expects an annualized effective tax rate in 2021 of 24.60%. The Company’s 2021 outlook for its annualized effective income tax rate is based on certain assumptions about events and developments that may or may not materialize or that may be offset entirely or partially by new events and developments. This is discussed further in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company believes adequate amounts of Cash and cash equivalents are available in the normal course of business to provide for ongoing operations, including the obligations identified in the tables in Contractual Commitments of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Additionally, CP believes that its existing sources of liquidity, including the 364-day bridge facility described below, along with anticipated long-term financing will be sufficient to fund the pending KCS transaction. The Company is not aware of any trends or expected fluctuations in the Company's liquidity that would create any deficiencies. The Company's primary sources of liquidity include its cash and cash equivalents, its commercial paper program, its bilateral letter of credit facilities, and its revolving credit facility.

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company obtained commitments for a new 364-day senior unsecured facility (the "bridge facility") in the amount of U.S. $8.5 billion to bridge financing requirements for the proposed KCS transaction. The Company planned to issue an aggregate of 222.5 million new Common Shares to fund the share consideration portion. Effective April 9, 2021, the Company also amended the financial covenant within its existing revolving credit facility to provide flexibility upon the closing of the proposed KCS transaction. Effective May 21, 2021, upon termination of the Merger Agreement with KCS, the bridge facility was terminated.

On June 21, 2021, the Company filed a new base shelf prospectus in each province of Canada and a registration statement with the SEC to issue up to U.S. $8.5 billion in debt securities in the Canadian and U.S. capital markets over 25 months from the filing date. The Company had previously entered into forward starting floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements totalling a notional U.S. $2.4 billion and interest rate bond locks totalling a notional $600 million to fix benchmark rates on future debt issuances in 2021.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had $360$892 million of Cash and cash equivalents compared to $147 million at December 31, 2020.

Effective March 21,
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As at June 30, 2021, the Company obtained commitments for a new 364-day senior unsecured facility in the amount of U.S. $8.5 billion to bridge financing requirements for the pending KCS transaction. As at March 31, 2021, the Company's existing revolving credit facility was undrawn, unchanged from December 31, 2020, from a total available amount of U.S. $1.3 billion. The agreement requires the Company to maintain a financial covenant in conjunction with the credit facility. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all terms and conditions of the credit facility arrangements and satisfied the financial covenant. Effective April 9, 2021, the Company amended the financial covenant within its existing revolving credit facility to provide flexibility upon close of the pending KCS transaction.

The Company has a commercial paper program that enables it to issue commercial paper up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of U.S. $1.0 billion in the form of unsecured promissory notes. This commercial paper program is backed by the revolving credit facility. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, totalthere were no commercial paper borrowings were U.S. $715 million,outstanding, compared to U.S. $644 million as at December 31, 2020.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, under its bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company had letters of credit drawn of $58 million compared to $59 million as at December 31, 2020, from a total available amount of $300 million.million, compared to $59 million from a total available amount of $300 million as at December 31, 2020. Under the bilateral letter of credit facilities, the Company has the option to post collateral in the form of Cash or cash equivalents, equal at least to the face value of the letter of credit issued. As at March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company did not have any collateral posted on its bilateral letter of credit facilities.

The Company plans to issue an aggregate of 44.5 million new Common Shares to fund the share consideration portion of the pending KCS transaction. This value will be adjusted to give effect to the share split once effective.

The following discussion of operating, investing, and financing activities describes the Company’s indicators of liquidity and capital resources.

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Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was $582$1,954 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $93$1,119 million, or 19%134%, compared to $489$835 million in the same period of 2020. ThisCash provided by operating activities was $2,536 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase wasof $1,212 million, or 92%, compared to $1,324 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher cash generating income as a result of the $845 million merger termination fee received from KCS as well as a favourable change in working capital during the first quarterdriven by acquisition-related payables and higher receipts from customers in advance of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020, including cash received from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for future property easements.providing services.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $286$405 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a decrease of $76$63 million, or 21%13%, compared to $362$468 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower capital additions during the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.

Cash used in investing activities was $691 million in the first six months of 2021, a decrease of $139 million, or 17%, compared to $830 million in the same period of 2020. This decrease was primarily due to lower capital additions as well as higher proceeds from the sale of properties and lower capital additions during the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.

Free Cash

CP generated positive Free cash of $296$746 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $138$413 million, or 87%124%, from $158$333 million in the same period of 2020. ThisFor the first six months of 2021, CP generated positive Free cash of $1,042 million, an increase wasof $551 million, or 112%, from $491 million in the same period of 2020. These increases were primarily due to an increase in cash provided by operating activities as well as lower capital additions and lower cash used in investing activities.higher proceeds from the sale of properties during 2021 compared to the same period of 2020.

Free cash is affected by seasonal fluctuations and by other factors including the size of the Company's capital programs. Free cash is defined and reconciled in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $80$1,016 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $36$694 million, or 82%216%, compared to $44$322 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to:to higher net repayments of commercial paper, partially offset by net repayments of short-term borrowings in the three months ended June 30, 2020 and a pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

Cash used in financing activities was $1,096 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of $730 million, or 199%, compared to $366 million in the same period of 2020. This increase was primarily due to the issuances of U.S. $500 million 2.050% notes due March 5, 2030 and $300 million 3.050% notes due March 9, 2050 during the first six months 2020 and short-term borrowings in Q1 2020;
higher net repayments of commercial paper as well as acquisition-related financing fees due toduring the pending KCS transaction; and
lower issuances of CP Common Shares.

six months ended June 30, 2021. This iswas partially offset by the net issuance of commercial paper and absence ofa pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction during the first quarter of 2021, compared to net repayments of commercial paper and payments made to buy back shares in the first quarter of 2020.six months ended June 30, 2021.

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Credit Measures

Credit ratings provide information relating to the Company’s operations and liquidity, and affect the Company’s ability to obtain short-term and long-term financing and/or the cost of such financing.

A strong investment grade credit rating is an important measure in assessing the Company’s ability to maintain access to public financing and to minimize the cost of capital. It also affects the ability of the Company to engage in certain collateralized business activities on a cost-effective basis.

Credit ratings and outlooks are based on the rating agencies’ methodologies and can change from time to time to reflect their views of CP. Their views are affected by numerous factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial position and liquidity along with external factors beyond the Company’s control.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, CP's credit ratings from Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's") remain unchanged from December 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's") downgraded CP's credit rating to Baa2 from Baa1 due to the announcement of the pendingproposed KCS transaction.

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Credit ratings as at March 31,June 30, 2021(1)
Long-term debtOutlook
Standard & Poor's
Long-term corporate creditBBB+stable
Senior secured debtAstable
Senior unsecured debtBBB+stable
Moody's
Senior unsecured debtBaa2stable
Commercial paper program
Standard & Poor'sA-2N/A
Moody'sP-2N/A
(1)Credit ratings are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities and do not address the market price or suitability of a specific security for a particular investor. Credit ratings are based on the rating agencies' methodologies and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies.

Financial Ratios

The Long-term debt to Net income ratio for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 was 3.72.7 and 4.2,4.1, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to a lower debt balance and higher Net income.net income for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021.

The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and March 31,June 30, 2020 was 2.0 and 2.4, and 2.5, respectively. ThisThe decrease as at June 30, 2021 was primarily due to a decrease in Adjustedlower adjusted net debt balance, as at March 31,a result of the merger termination fee received on May 21, 2021 partially offset by a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA.and the pause on payments to buy back shares under the Company's share repurchase program due to the proposed KCS transaction. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a Non-GAAP measure, which is defined and reconciled from the Long-term debt to Net income ratio, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, in Non-GAAP Measures of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Over the long term, CP targets an Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.0 to 2.5. The pending KCS transaction and the anticipated issuance of debt securities in connection with the pending transaction is expected to temporarily increase the Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to approximately 4.0 in 2021. CP plans to repay a portion of the financing in connection with the pending KCS transaction and maturing long-term debt, and expects to return back to its target range within 36 months after the pending KCS transaction closes into the voting trust.

Although CP has provided a target Non-GAAP measure (Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio), management is unable to reconcile, without unreasonable efforts, the target Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio to the most comparable GAAP measure (Long-term debt to Net income ratio), due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. These unknown variables may include unpredictable transactions of significant value. In recent years, CP has recognized acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, changes in income tax rates and a change to an uncertain tax item. These or other similar, large unforeseen transactions affect Net income but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, the U.S.-to-Canada dollar exchange rate is unpredictable and can have a significant impact on CP’s reported results but may be excluded from CP’s Adjusted EBITDA. In particular, CP excludes the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities, interest and taxes from Adjusted EBITDA. Please see Forward-Looking Statements in this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further discussion.



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Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information

Canadian Pacific Railway Company (“CPRC”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (“CPRL”),CPRL, is the issuer of certain securities which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by CPRL on an unsecured basis. The other subsidiaries of CPRC do not guarantee the securities and are referred to below as the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”. The following is a description of the terms and conditions of the guarantees with respect to securities for which CPRC is the issuer and CPRL provides a full and unconditional guarantee.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, CPRC had $7,356$7,250 million principal amount of debt securities outstanding due through 2115, and $44$43 million in perpetual 4% consolidated debenture stock, for all of which CPRL is the guarantor.

CPRL fully and unconditionally guarantees the payment of the principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the debt securities and consolidated debenture stock issued by CPRC, any sinking fund or analogous payments payable with respect to such securities, and any additional amounts payable when they become due, whether at maturity or otherwise. The guarantee is CPRL’s unsubordinated and unsecured obligation and ranks equally with all of CPRL’s other unsecured, unsubordinated obligations.

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CPRL will be released and relieved of its obligations under the guarantees after obligations to the holders are satisfied in accordance with the terms of the respective instruments.

Pursuant to Rule 13-01 of the SEC's Regulation S-X, the Company provides summarized financial and non-financial information of CPRC in lieu of providing separate financial statements of CPRC.

More information on the securities under this guarantee structure can be found in Exhibit 22.1 List of Issuers and Guarantor Subsidiaries of this quarterly report.

Summarized Financial Information

The following tables present summarized financial information for CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor) on a combined basis after elimination of (i) intercompany transactions and balances among CPRC and CPRL; (ii) equity in earnings from and investments in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries; and (iii) intercompany dividend income.

Statements of Income
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)For the three months ended March 31, 2021For the year ended December 31, 2020(in millions of Canadian dollars)For the six months ended June 30, 2021For the year ended December 31, 2020
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,464 $5,797 Total revenues$3,023 $5,797 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses938 3,263 Total operating expenses1,914 3,263 
Operating income(1)
Operating income(1)
526 2,534 
Operating income(1)
1,109 2,534 
Less: Other(2)
Less: Other(2)
(9)127 
Less: Other(2)
(684)127 
Income before income tax expenseIncome before income tax expense535 2,407 Income before income tax expense1,793 2,407 
Net incomeNet income$391 $1,792 Net income$1,445 $1,792 
(1)Includes net lease costs incurred from non-guarantor subsidiaries for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 of $109$219 million and $435 million, respectively.
(2)Includes Other expense (income) expense,, Merger termination fee, Other components of net periodic benefit recovery, and Net interest expense.
















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Balance Sheets
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)As at March 31, 2021As at December 31, 2020(in millions of Canadian dollars)As at June 30, 2021As at December 31, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assetsCurrent assets$1,030 $907 Current assets$1,403 $907 
PropertiesProperties10,988 10,865 Properties11,158 10,865 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets1,259 1,151 Other non-current assets1,306 1,151 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilities$2,851 $2,290 Current liabilities$2,476 $2,290 
Long-term debtLong-term debt7,955 8,585 Long-term debt7,847 8,585 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities2,998 2,981 Other non-current liabilities2,997 2,981 

Excluded from the Income Statements and Balance Sheets above are the following significant intercompany transactions and balances that CPRC and CPRL have with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:

Cash Transactions with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
(in millions of Canadian dollars)For the three months ended March 31, 2021For the year ended December 31, 2020
Dividend income from non-guarantor subsidiaries$7 $163 
Capital contributions to non-guarantor subsidiaries — 
Redemption of shares by non-guarantor subsidiaries 198 

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CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
(in millions of Canadian dollars)For the six months ended June 30, 2021For the year ended December 31, 2020
Dividend income from non-guarantor subsidiaries$248 $163 
Capital contributions to non-guarantor subsidiaries(134)— 
Redemption of shares by non-guarantor subsidiaries1,090 198 
Balances with Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and CPRL (Parent Guarantor)CPRC (Subsidiary Issuer) and
CPRL (Parent Guarantor)
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)As at March 31, 2021As at December 31, 2020(in millions of Canadian dollars)As at June 30, 2021As at December 31, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Accounts receivable, intercompanyAccounts receivable, intercompany$268 $327 Accounts receivable, intercompany$215 $327 
Short-term advances to affiliatesShort-term advances to affiliates48 20 Short-term advances to affiliates51 20 
Long-term advances to affiliatesLong-term advances to affiliates9 Long-term advances to affiliates10 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Accounts payable, intercompanyAccounts payable, intercompany$153 $179 Accounts payable, intercompany$142 $179 
Short-term advances from affiliatesShort-term advances from affiliates3,661 3,658 Short-term advances from affiliates2,573 3,658 
Long-term advances from affiliatesLong-term advances from affiliates81 82 Long-term advances from affiliates80 82 

Share Capital

At April 20,July 27, 2021, the latest practicable date, there were 133,321,717666,847,886 Common Shares and no preferred shares issued and outstanding, which consists of 13,75513,746 holders of record of the Common Shares. In addition, CP has a Management Stock Option Incentive Plan (“MSOIP”), under which key officers and employees are granted options to purchase the Common Shares. Each option granted can be exercised for one Common Share.Options issued prior to the share split described in the Executive Summary now each provide rights over five shares. For consistency, all number of options presented herein are shown on the basis of the number of shares subject to the options. At April 20,July 27, 2021, 1,600,5927,611,028 options were outstanding under the MSOIP and stand-alone option agreements entered into with Mr. Keith Creel. There are 630,3473,304,378 options available to be issued by the Company’s MSOIP in the future. CP has a Director's Stock Option Plan (“DSOP”), under which directors are granted options to purchase Common Shares. There are no outstanding options under the DSOP, which has 340,0001,700,000 options available to be issued in the future. Additional information concerning share capital is included in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 17 Subsequent event.




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Non-GAAP Measures

The Company presents Non-GAAP measures to provide a basis for evaluating underlying earnings and liquidity trends in the Company’s business that can be compared with the results of operations in prior periods. In addition, these Non-GAAP measures facilitate a multi-period assessment of long-term profitability, allowing management and other external users of the Company’s consolidated financial information to compare profitability on a long-term basis, including assessing future profitability, with that of the Company’s peers.

These Non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning and are not defined by GAAP and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these Non-GAAP measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP Performance Measures

The Company uses adjusted earnings results including Adjusted income, Adjusted diluted earnings per share, Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating ratio to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting future business operations and future profitability. These Non-GAAP measures are presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These Non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operating results because they exclude certain significant items that are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount. As a result, these items are excluded for management assessment of operational performance, allocation of resources and preparation of annual budgets. These significant items may include, but are not limited to, restructuring and asset impairment charges, individually significant gains and losses from sales of assets, acquisition-related costs (including legal, consulting, and financing fees and fair value gain or loss on FX forward contracts and interest rate hedges), the merger termination fee, the FX impact of translating the Company’s debt and lease liabilities (including borrowings under the credit facility and foreign exchange forward contracts)facility), discrete tax items, changes in income tax rates, changes to an uncertain tax item, and certain items outside the control of management. These items may not be non-recurring. However, excluding these significant items from GAAP results allows for a consistent understanding of the Company's consolidated financial performance when performing a multi-period assessment including assessing the likelihood of future results. Accordingly, these Non-GAAP financial measures may provide insight to investors and other external users of the Company's consolidated financial information.

In the first threesix months of 2021, there were twothree significant items included in Net income as follows:
Acquisition-relatedacquisition-related costs of $344 million in connection with the proposed KCS transaction ($263 million after current taxes of $33 million and deferred taxes of $48 million), including an expense of $132 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $212 million recognized in Other expense (income), that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 38 cents as follows:
in the second quarter, acquisition-related costs of $308 million ($236 million after current taxes of $25 million and deferred taxes of $47 million), including an expense of $99 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $209 million recognized in Other expense (income), that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 35 cents; and
in the first quarter, acquisition-related costs of $36 million associated with the pending KCS transaction ($27 million after current taxes of $8 million and deferred taxes)taxes of $1 million), including an expense of $33 million recognized in Purchased services and other and $3 million recognized in Other expense (income) expense,, that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 20 cents;4 cents.
merger termination fee of $845 million ($748 million after current taxes) in connection with KCS' termination of the Merger Agreement effective May 21, 2021, that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by $1.11; and
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a non-cash gain of $33$85 million ($2974 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 2211 cents as follows:
in the second quarter, a $52 million gain ($45 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 7 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $33 million gain ($29 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 4 cents.

In 2020, there were two significant items included in Net income as follows:
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $29 million due to a change relating to a tax return filing election for the state of North Dakota that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 225 cents; and
during the course of the year, a net non-cash gain of $14 million ($12 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 92 cents as follows:
in the fourth quarter, a $103 million gain ($90 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 6713 cents;
in the third quarter, a $40 million gain ($38 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 296 cents;
in the second quarter, an $86 million gain ($82 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 5912 cents; and
in the first quarter, a $215 million loss ($198 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by $1.44.28 cents.


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In the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019, there were threetwo significant items included in Net income as follows:
in the fourth quarter, a deferred tax expense of $24 million as a result of a provision for an uncertain tax item of a prior period that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 17 cents;
in the second quarter, a deferred tax recovery of $88 million due to the change in the Alberta provincial corporate income tax rate that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 633 cents; and
a net non-cash gain of $49$12 million ($4410 million after deferred tax) due to FX translation of debt and lease liabilities that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 31 cents1 cent as follows:
in the fourth quarter, a $37 million gain ($32 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 224 cents; and
in the third quarter, a $25 million loss ($22 million after deferred tax) that unfavourably impacted Diluted EPS by 15 cents; and
in the second quarter, a $37 million gain ($34 million after deferred tax) that favourably impacted Diluted EPS by 243 cents.

Reconciliation of GAAP Performance Measures to Non-GAAP Performance Measures

The following tables reconcile the most directly comparable measures presented in accordance with GAAP to the Non-GAAP measures presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in other sections of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations:

Adjusted income is calculated as Net income reported on a GAAP basis adjusted for significant items.
For the three months ended March 31For the twelve months ended December 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30For the twelve months ended December 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)202120202020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Net income as reportedNet income as reported$602 $409 $2,444 Net income as reported$1,246 $635 $1,848 $1,044 $2,444 
Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(36)— — Acquisition-related costs(308)— (344)— — 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee845 — 845 — — 
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilitiesImpact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities33 (215)14 Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities52 86 85 (129)14 
Add:Add:Add:
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
(5)(17)
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
32 27 (13)
Income tax rate changesIncome tax rate changes — (29)Income tax rate changes —  — (29)
Adjusted incomeAdjusted income$600 $607 $2,403 Adjusted income$689 $553 $1,289 $1,160 $2,403 
(1)The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 223.54%5.48% and 4.67% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 8.17% , respectively, 5.62% and 9.87% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, and 13.58% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, respectively.2020. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.

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Adjusted diluted earnings per share is calculated using Adjusted income, as defined above, divided by the weighted-average diluted number of Common Shares outstanding during the period as determined in accordance with GAAP.
For the three months ended March 31For the twelve months ended December 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30For the twelve months ended December 31
20212020202020212020202120202020
Diluted earnings per share as reportedDiluted earnings per share as reported$4.50 $2.98 $17.97 Diluted earnings per share as reported$1.86 $0.93 $2.76 $1.53 $3.59 
Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(0.27)— — Acquisition-related costs(0.46)— (0.51)— — 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee1.26 — 1.26 — — 
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilitiesImpact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities0.25 (1.57)0.10 Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities0.08 0.13 0.13 (0.19)0.02 
Add:Add:Add:
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
(0.04)(0.13)0.01 
Tax effect of adjustments(1)
0.05 0.01 0.04 (0.02)— 
Income tax rate changesIncome tax rate changes — (0.21)Income tax rate changes —  — (0.04)
Adjusted diluted earnings per shareAdjusted diluted earnings per share$4.48 $4.42 $17.67 Adjusted diluted earnings per share$1.03 $0.81 $1.92 $1.70 $3.53 
(1)The tax effect of adjustments was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of5.48% and 4.67% for the three and six months ended 223.54%June 30, 2021, respectively, 5.62% and 9.87% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021, 8.17% for the three months endedMarch 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, and 13.58% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, respectively.2020. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.

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Adjusted operating income is calculated as Operating income reported on a GAAP basis less significant items.
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Operating income as reportedOperating income as reported$780 $834 Operating income as reported$820 $770 $1,600 $1,604 
Less significant item:Less significant item:Less significant item:
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(33)— Acquisition-related costs(99)— (132)— 
Adjusted operating incomeAdjusted operating income$813 $834 Adjusted operating income$919 $770 $1,732 $1,604 

Adjusted operating ratio excludes those significant items that are reported within operating income.
For the three months ended March 31For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
202120202021202020212020
Operating ratio as reportedOperating ratio as reported60.2 %59.2 %Operating ratio as reported60.1 %57.0 %60.1 %58.2 %
Less significant item:Less significant item:Less significant item:
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs1.7 %— %Acquisition-related costs4.8 %— %3.3 %— %
Adjusted operating ratioAdjusted operating ratio58.5 %59.2 %Adjusted operating ratio55.3 %57.0 %56.8 %58.2 %

Adjusted ROIC

Adjusted ROIC is calculated as Adjusted return divided by Adjusted average invested capital. Adjusted return is defined as Net income adjusted for interest expense, tax effected at the Company’s adjusted annualized effective tax rate, and significant items in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, tax effected at the applicable tax rate. Adjusted average invested capital is defined as the sum of total Shareholders' equity, Long-term debt, and Long-term debt maturing within one year, as presented in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, each averaged between the beginning and ending balance over a rolling 12-month period, adjusted for the impact of significant items, tax effected at the applicable tax rate, on closing balances as part of this average. Adjusted ROIC excludes significant items reported in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, as these significant items are not considered indicative of future financial trends either by nature or amount, and excludes interest expense, net of tax, to incorporate returns on the Company’s overall capitalization. Adjusted ROIC is a performance measure that measures how productively the Company uses its long-term capital investments, representing critical indicators of good operating and investment decisions made by management, and is an important performance criteria in determining certain elements of the Company's long-term incentive plan. Adjusted ROIC, which is reconciled below from Return on average shareholders' equity, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.



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Calculation of Return on average shareholders' equity
For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)20212020
Net income as reportedNet income as reported$2,637 $2,415 Net income as reported$3,248 $2,326 
Average shareholders' equityAverage shareholders' equity$7,411 $6,884 Average shareholders' equity$8,215 $7,311 
Return on average shareholders' equityReturn on average shareholders' equity35.6 %35.1 %Return on average shareholders' equity39.5 %31.8 %









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Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted return

For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Net income as reportedNet income as reported$2,637 $2,415 Net income as reported$3,248 $2,326 
Add:Add:Add:
Net interest expenseNet interest expense454 448 Net interest expense437 454 
Tax on interest(1)
Tax on interest(1)
(112)(112)
Tax on interest(1)
(107)(113)
Significant items (pre-tax):Significant items (pre-tax):Significant items (pre-tax):
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs36 — Acquisition-related costs344 — 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee(845)— 
Impact of FX translation (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilitiesImpact of FX translation (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities(262)166 Impact of FX translation (gain) loss on debt and lease liabilities(228)117 
Tax on significant items(2)
Tax on significant items(2)
14 (12)
Tax on significant items(2)
42 (11)
Income tax rate changesIncome tax rate changes(29)(88)Income tax rate changes(29)— 
Provision for uncertain tax itemProvision for uncertain tax item 24 Provision for uncertain tax item 24 
Adjusted returnAdjusted return$2,738 $2,841 Adjusted return$2,862 $2,797 
(1)Tax was calculated at the adjusted annualized effective tax rate of 24.55%24.45% and 24.85%24.69% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Tax was calculated as the pre-tax effect of the adjustments multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the above items of 5.92%5.52% and 7.61%9.68% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdictions and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant items.

Reconciliation of Average shareholders' equity to Adjusted average invested capital
For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Average shareholders' equityAverage shareholders' equity$7,411 $6,884 Average shareholders' equity$8,215 $7,311 
Average Long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one yearAverage Long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year9,905 9,497 Average Long-term debt, including long-term debt maturing within one year9,135 9,044 
$17,316 $16,381 $17,350 $16,355 
Less:Less:Less:
Significant item (pre-tax):
Significant items (pre-tax):Significant items (pre-tax):
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(18)— Acquisition-related costs(172)— 
Tax on significant item(1)
4 — 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee423 — 
Tax on significant items(1)
Tax on significant items(1)
(9)— 
Income tax rate changesIncome tax rate changes15 44 Income tax rate changes15 — 
Provision for uncertain tax itemProvision for uncertain tax item (12)Provision for uncertain tax item (12)
Adjusted average invested capitalAdjusted average invested capital$17,315 $16,349 Adjusted average invested capital$17,093 $16,367 
(1)Tax was calculated at the pre-tax effect of the adjustment multiplied by the applicable tax rate of 26.13%3.21% for the twelve months ended March 31,June 30, 2021. The applicable tax rate reflects the taxable jurisdiction and nature, being on account of capital or income, of the significant item.

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Calculation of Adjusted ROIC
For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)20212020
Adjusted returnAdjusted return$2,738 $2,841 Adjusted return$2,862 $2,797 
Adjusted average invested capitalAdjusted average invested capital$17,315 $16,349 Adjusted average invested capital$17,093 $16,367 
Adjusted ROICAdjusted ROIC15.8 %17.4 %Adjusted ROIC16.7 %17.1 %

Free Cash

Free cash is calculated as Cash provided by operating activities, less Cash used in investing activities, adjusted for changes in cash and cash equivalents balances resulting from FX fluctuations, and the acquisition-related transaction costs paid in cash related to the pendingproposed KCS transaction.transaction, the merger termination fee received in cash related to the proposed KCS transaction and the acquisition of Central Maine & Québec Railway ("CMQ"). Free cash is a measure that management considers to be a valuable
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indicator of liquidity. Free cash is useful to investors and other external users of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as it assists with the evaluation of the Company's ability to generate cash to satisfy debt obligations and discretionary activities such as dividends, share repurchase programs, and other strategic opportunities. The acquisition-related transaction costs paid in cash and the merger termination fee received in cash related to the pendingproposed KCS transaction are not indicative of operating trends and have been excluded from Free cash. The acquisition of CMQ is not indicative of investment trends and havehas also been excluded from Free cash. Free cash should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Cash provided by operating activities. Free cash is presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Liquidity and Capital Resources of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash
For the three months ended March 31 For the three months ended June 30For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)2021202020212020
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities$582 $489 Cash provided by operating activities$1,954 $835 $2,536 $1,324 
Cash used in investing activitiesCash used in investing activities(286)(362)Cash used in investing activities(405)(468)(691)(830)
Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalentsEffect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents(3)31 Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on U.S. dollar-denominated cash and cash equivalents(1)(15)(4)16 
Less:Less:Less:
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(3)— Acquisition-related costs(43)— (46)— 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee845 — 845 — 
Investment in Central Maine and Québec RailwayInvestment in Central Maine and Québec Railway 19  19 
Free cashFree cash$296 $158 Free cash$746 $333 $1,042 $491 

Foreign Exchange Adjusted % Change

FX adjusted % change allows certain financial results to be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons in the analysis of trends in business performance. Financial result variances at constant currency are obtained by translating the comparable period of the prior year results denominated in U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates of the current period.

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FX adjusted % changes in revenues are further used in calculating FX adjusted % change in freight revenue per carload and RTM. These items are presented in Operating Revenues of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
For the three months ended March 31 For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change
Freight revenues by line of businessFreight revenues by line of businessFreight revenues by line of business
GrainGrain$448 $418 $(10)$408 10 Grain$444 $446 $(20)$426 
CoalCoal163 150 (1)149 Coal170 131 (2)129 32 
PotashPotash101 112 (3)109 (7)Potash134 146 (8)138 (3)
Fertilizers and sulphurFertilizers and sulphur77 70 (3)67 15 Fertilizers and sulphur78 77 (6)71 10 
Forest productsForest products80 78 (4)74 Forest products90 81 (7)74 22 
Energy, chemicals and plasticsEnergy, chemicals and plastics388 491 (13)478 (19)Energy, chemicals and plastics369 341 (22)319 16 
Metals, minerals and consumer productsMetals, minerals and consumer products159 189 (8)181 (12)Metals, minerals and consumer products180 133 (12)121 49 
AutomotiveAutomotive108 87 (5)82 32 Automotive98 34 (3)31 216 
IntermodalIntermodal394 405 (5)400 (2)Intermodal445 363 (13)350 27 
Freight revenuesFreight revenues1,9182,000(52)1,948(2)Freight revenues2,0081,752(93)1,65921 
Non-freight revenuesNon-freight revenues41 43 — 43 (5)Non-freight revenues46 40 (1)39 18 
Total revenuesTotal revenues$1,959 $2,043 $(52)$1,991 (2)Total revenues$2,054 $1,792 $(94)$1,698 21 

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 For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change
Freight revenues by line of business
Grain$892 $864 $(30)$834 
Coal333 281 (3)278 20 
Potash235 258 (11)247 (5)
Fertilizers and sulphur155 147 (9)138 12 
Forest products170 159 (11)148 15 
Energy, chemicals and plastics757 832 (35)797 (5)
Metals, minerals and consumer products339 322 (20)302 12 
Automotive206 121 (8)113 82 
Intermodal839 768 (18)750 12 
Freight revenues3,9263,752(145)3,607
Non-freight revenues87 83 (1)82 
Total revenues$4,013 $3,835 $(146)$3,689 

FX adjusted % changes in operating expenses are presented in Operating Expenses of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 For the three months ended March 31
(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits$405 $398 $(5)$393 
Fuel206 212 (8)204 
Materials59 59 (1)58 
Equipment rents33 36 (2)34 (3)
Depreciation and amortization202 192 (3)189 
Purchased services and other274 312 (8)304 (10)
Total operating expenses$1,179 $1,209 $(27)$1,182 — 

 For the three months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits$379 $347 $(12)$335 13 
Fuel218 131 (11)120 82 
Materials54 50 (2)48 13 
Equipment rents28 33 (3)30 (7)
Depreciation and amortization200 195 (6)189 
Purchased services and other355 266 (13)253 40 
Total operating expenses$1,234 $1,022 $(47)$975 27 

 For the six months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)Reported 2021Reported 2020Variance
due to FX
FX Adjusted 2020FX Adjusted % Change
Compensation and benefits$784 $745 $(17)$728 
Fuel424 343 (19)324 31 
Materials113 109 (3)106 
Equipment rents61 69 (5)64 (5)
Depreciation and amortization402 387 (9)378 
Purchased services and other629 578 (21)557 13 
Total operating expenses$2,413 $2,231 $(74)$2,157 12 

Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio

Adjusted net debt to Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") ratio is calculated as Adjusted net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is a key credit measure used to assess the Company’s financial capacity. The ratio provides information on the Company’s ability to service its debt and other long-term obligations. The Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is reconciled below from the Long-term debt to Net income ratio, the most comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, is also presented in Financial Highlights and discussed further in Results of Operations of this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Calculation of Long-term Debt to Net Income Ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)20212020
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at March 31$9,740 $10,070 
Net income for the twelve months ended March 312,637 2,415 
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30$8,722 $9,548 
Net income for the twelve months ended June 30Net income for the twelve months ended June 30$3,248 $2,326 
Long-term debt to Net income ratioLong-term debt to Net income ratio3.7 4.2 Long-term debt to Net income ratio2.7 4.1 

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Reconciliation of Long-term Debt to Adjusted Net Debt

Adjusted net debt is defined as Long-term debt, Long-term debt maturing within one year, and Short-term borrowing as reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets adjusted for pension plans deficit, operating lease liabilities recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Cash and cash equivalents.

(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at March 31$9,740 $10,070 
Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30Long-term debt including long-term debt maturing within one year as at June 30$8,722 $9,548 
Add:Add:Add:
Pension plans deficit(1)
Pension plans deficit(1)
327 300 
Pension plans deficit(1)
322 294 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities284 365 Operating lease liabilities273 343 
Less:Less:Less:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents360 247 Cash and cash equivalents892 277 
Adjusted net debt as at March 31$9,991 $10,488 
Adjusted net debt as at June 30Adjusted net debt as at June 30$8,425 $9,908 
(1)Pension plans deficit is the total funded status of the Pension plans in deficit only.

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest and tax ("EBIT") is calculated as Net income before Net interest expense and Income tax expense. Adjusted EBIT excludes significant items reported in both Operating income and Other expense (income) expense.. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Adjusted EBIT plus operating lease expense and Depreciation and amortization, less Other components of net periodic benefit recovery.
For the twelve months ended March 31For the twelve months ended June 30
(in millions of Canadian dollars)(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020(in millions of Canadian dollars)20212020
Net income as reportedNet income as reported$2,637 $2,415 Net income as reported$3,248 $2,326 
Add:Add:Add:
Net interest expenseNet interest expense454 448 Net interest expense437 454 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense764 752 Income tax expense832 817 
EBITEBIT3,855 3,615 EBIT4,517 3,597 
Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):Less significant items (pre-tax):
Acquisition-related costsAcquisition-related costs(36)— Acquisition-related costs(344)— 
Merger termination feeMerger termination fee845 — 
Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilitiesImpact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities262 (166)Impact of FX translation gain (loss) on debt and lease liabilities228 (117)
Adjusted EBITAdjusted EBIT3,629 3,781 Adjusted EBIT3,788 3,714 
Add:Add:Add:
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense76 83 Operating lease expense72 80 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization789 738 Depreciation and amortization794 750 
Less:Less:Less:
Other components of net periodic benefit recoveryOther components of net periodic benefit recovery352 369 Other components of net periodic benefit recovery362 357 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$4,142 $4,233 Adjusted EBITDA$4,292 $4,187 





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Calculation of Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)20212020
Adjusted net debt as at March 31$9,991 $10,488 
Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended March 314,142 4,233 
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio2.4 2.5 

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for ratios)20212020
Adjusted net debt as at June 30$8,425 $9,908 
Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June 30$4,292 $4,187 
Adjusted net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio2.0 2.4 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Guarantees

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had residual value guarantees on operating lease commitments of $1 million. The maximum amount that could be payable under these and all of the Company’s other guarantees cannot be reasonably estimated due to the nature of certain of these guarantees. All or a portion of amounts paid under certain guarantees could be recoverable from other parties or through insurance. The Company accrues for all guarantees that it expects to pay. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, these accruals amounted to $12$9 million, reduced from $18 million at December 31, 2020, as a result of settlements.

Contractual Commitments

The following table indicates the Company’s obligations and commitments to make future payments for contracts such as debt, leases, and commercial arrangements as at March 31,June 30, 2021.
Payments due by period
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Payments due by period
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total20212022 & 20232024 & 2025ThereafterPayments due by period
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total20212022 & 20232024 & 2025Thereafter
Contractual commitmentsContractual commitmentsContractual commitments
Interest on long-term debt and finance leasesInterest on long-term debt and finance leases$10,602 $279 $754 $685 $8,884 Interest on long-term debt and finance leases$10,403 $215 $745 $677 $8,766 
Long-term debtLong-term debt9,684 1,235 936 962 6,551 Long-term debt8,670 323 925 949 6,473 
Finance leasesFinance leases143 110 15 13 Finance leases138 108 14 13 
Operating leases(1)
Operating leases(1)
320 66 109 75 70 
Operating leases(1)
303 29 113 75 86 
Supplier purchasesSupplier purchases1,818 463 1,074 95 186 Supplier purchases1,656 306 1,073 94 183 
Other long-term liabilities(2)(1)
Other long-term liabilities(2)(1)
482 42 102 98 240 
Other long-term liabilities(2)(1)
468 29 102 98 239 
Total contractual commitmentsTotal contractual commitments$23,049 $2,090 $3,085 $1,930 $15,944 Total contractual commitments$21,638 $905 $3,066 $1,907 $15,760 
(1)Residual value guarantees on certain leased equipment with a maximum exposure of $1 million are not included in the minimum payments shown above.
(2)Includes expected cash payments for environmental remediation, post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, long-term disability benefits, pension benefit payments for the Company’s non-registered supplemental pension plan, and certain other long-term liabilities. Projected payments for post-retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, and long-term disability benefits include the anticipated payments for years 2021 to 2030. Pension contributions for the Company’s registered pension plans are not included due to the volatility in calculating them. Pension payments are discussed further in Critical Accounting Estimates of Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Certain Other Financial Commitments

In addition to the financial commitments mentioned previously in Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and those mentioned above, the Company is party to certain other financial commitments discussed below.

Letters of Credit

Letters of credit are obtained mainly to provide security to third parties under the terms of various agreements. CP is liable for these contractual amounts in the case of non-performance under these agreements. Letters of credit are accommodated through a revolving credit facility and the Company’s bilateral letter of credit facilities.

Capital Commitments

The Company remains committed to maintaining the current high level of quality of our capital assets in pursuing sustainable growth. As part of this commitment, CP has entered into contracts with suppliers to make various capital purchases related to track and rolling stock programs. Payments for these commitments are due in 2021 through 2032. These expenditures are expected to be financed by cash generated from operations or by issuing new debt.

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The following table outlines the Company’s commitments to make future payments for letters of credit and capital expenditures as at March 31,June 30, 2021:
Payments due by period
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total20212022 & 20232024 & 2025Thereafter
Certain other financial commitments
Letters of credit$58 $58 $— $— $— 
Capital commitments473 289 85 41 58 
Total certain other financial commitments$531 $347 $85 $41 $58 

Payments due by period
(in millions of Canadian dollars)
Total20212022 & 20232024 & 2025Thereafter
Certain other financial commitments
Letters of credit$58 $45 $13 $— $— 
Capital commitments509 180 229 43 57 
Total certain other financial commitments$567 $225 $242 $43 $57 

Critical Accounting Estimates

To prepare Consolidated Financial Statements that conform with GAAP, the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Using the most current information available, the Company reviews estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to environmental liabilities, pensions and other benefits, property, plant and equipment, deferred income taxes, and personal injury and other claims liabilities. Additional information concerning critical accounting estimates is supplemented in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The development, selection and disclosure of these estimates, and this MD&A, have been reviewed by the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the United States Exchange Act, as amended and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and forward-looking information within the meaning of other relevant securities legislation, including applicable securities laws in Canada (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements typically include words such as “financial expectations”, “key assumptions”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “will”, “outlook”, “should” or similar words suggesting future outcomes. To the extent that CP has provided forecasts or targets using Non-GAAP financial measures, the Company may not be able to provide a reconciliation to a GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts, due to unknown variables and uncertainty related to future results. This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements relating, but not limited to, statements concerning 2021 volume as measured in revenue ton-miles,RTMs, Adjusted diluted EPS, capital program investments, the U.S.-to-Canadian dollar exchange rate and expected impacts resulting from changes therein, annualized effective tax rate, other components of net periodic benefit recovery, and the expected outcome of litigation against the Company, the purpose of which is to assist readers in understanding our expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to the Company's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: changes in business strategies; North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; sustainable industrial and agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; foreign exchange rates (as specified herein); effective tax rates (as specified herein); performance of our assets and equipment; sufficiency of our budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out our business plan; geopolitical conditions; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to the Company; and the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition. Although the Company believes the expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking statements presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.

Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following factors: changes in business strategies; general Canadian, U.S., Mexicanstrategies and strategic opportunities; the risk that the Company will not re-engage with KCS or be successful in doing so; North American and global social, economic, political, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures, including competition from other rail carriers, trucking
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companies and maritime shippers in Canada and the U.S. and Mexico;; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices;prices and commodity demand; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; geopolitical instability; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in
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taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; changes in fuel prices; disruption in fuel supplies; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; compliance with environmental regulations; labour disputes; changes in labour costs and labour difficulties; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; exchange rates; effects of changes in market conditions and discount rates on the financial position of pension plans and investments; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; the effects of current and future multinational trade agreements on the level of trade among Canada and the U.S. and Mexico;; climate change and the market and regulatory responses to climate change; anticipated in-service dates; success of hedging activities; operational performance and reliability; customer, shareholder, regulatory and other stakeholder approvals and support; regulatory and legislative decisions and actions; the adverse impact of any termination or revocation by the Mexican government of Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V.'s Concession; public opinion; various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, such as droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes; acts of terrorism, war or other acts of violence or crime or risk of such activities; insurance coverage limitations; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions, including the availability of short and long-term financing; the pandemic created by the outbreak of COVID-19 and resulting effects on economic conditions, the demand environment for logistics requirements and energy prices, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains; the timing and completion of the pending KCS transaction, including receipt of regulatory and shareholder approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions precedent; interloper risk to the pending KCS transaction; the realization of anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction and the timing thereof; the success of integration plans for KCS; the focus of management time and attention on the pending KCS transaction and other disruptions arising from the transaction; estimated future dividends; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions, including the ability to access capital markets on favourable terms or at all; cost of debt and equity capital; the previously announced proposed share split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares and whether it will receive the requisite regulatory approvals; potential changes in the Company’s share price which may negatively impact the value of consideration offered to KCS shareholders; and the ability of the management of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates to execute key priorities, including those in connection with the pending KCS transaction.priorities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. There are more specific factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These more specific factors are identified and discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, specific risk factors related to pending KCS transaction are included in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other risks are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Exchange Risk

Although CP conducts business primarily in Canada, a significant portion of its revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities including debt are denominated in U.S. dollars. The value of the Canadian dollar is affected by a number of domestic and international factors, including, without limitation, economic performance and Canadian, U.S., and international monetary policies. Consequently, the Company’s results are affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between these currencies. On an annualized basis, a $0.01 weakening (or strengthening) of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar positively (or negatively) impacts Total revenues by approximately $27 million (2020 - approximately $27$30 million), negatively (or positively) impacts Operating expenses by approximately $14 million (2020 - approximately $14$15 million), and negatively (or positively) impacts Net interest expense by approximately $3 million (2020 - approximately $3 million).

CP uses U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt to hedge its net investment in U.S. operations. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the net investment in U.S. operations is less than the total U.S. denominateddollar-denominated long-term debt. Consequently, FX translation on the Company’s undesignated debt and lease liabilities causes additional impacts on earnings in Other expense (income) expense.. For further information on the net investment hedge, please refer to Financial Statements, Note 17 Financial instruments of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

To manage this exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates between Canadian and U.S. dollars, CP may sell or purchase U.S. dollar forwards at fixed rates in future periods. In addition, changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and other currencies (including the U.S. dollar) make the goods transported by the Company more or less competitive in the world marketplace and may in turn positively or negatively affect revenues.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had various FX forward contracts totalling a notional U.S. $800 million$1.0 billion to fix the FX rate and lock-in a portion of the amount of Canadian dollars it may useborrow to finance the pending U.S. dollar-denominated cash portion of the total consideration that would have been payable pursuant to the Merger Agreement with KCS transaction (2020 - $nil). A hypothetical $0.01 change in the FX rate as of March 31,June 30, 2021 would result in a change in unrealized gains or losses of approximately $8$10 million. For further information on FX forward contracts, refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 12 Financial instruments.

Share Price Impact on Stock-Based Compensation

Based on information available at March 31,June 30, 2021, for every $1.00 change in share price, stock-based compensation expense has a corresponding change of approximately $0.4$2.0 million to $0.5$2.2 million (2020 - approximately $0.4$2.0 million to $0.6$2.8 million). This excludes the impact of changes in share price relative to the S&P/TSX 60 Index and to Class I railways which may trigger different performance share unit payouts. Stock-based compensation may also be impacted by non-market performance conditions.

Additional information concerning stock-based compensation is included in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 15 Stock-based compensation.

Interest Rate Risk

Debt financing forms part of the Company's capital structure. The debt agreements entered into expose CP to increased interest costs on future fixed debt instruments and existing variable rate debt instruments, should market rates increase. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, CP did not have any floating rate debt obligations outstanding. In addition, the present value of the Company’s assets and liabilities will also vary with interest rate changes. To manage interest rate exposure, CP may enter into forward rate agreements such as treasury rate locks or bond locks that lock in rates for a future date, thereby protecting against interest rate increases. CP may also enter into swap agreements whereby one party agrees to pay a fixed rate of interest while the other party pays a floating rate. Contingent on the direction of interest rates, the Company may incur higher costs depending on the contracted rate.

The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates. A hypothetical one percent decrease in interest rates as of March 31,June 30, 2021 would result in an increase of approximately $1.2$1.3 billion to the fair value of our debt as at March 31,June 30, 2021 (2020 - approximately $1.5 billion). Fair values of CP’s fixed rate debt are estimated by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest rates on quoted market prices and current borrowing rates, but do not consider other factors that could impact actual results.

As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had forward starting swap and bond lock agreements totalling a notional U.S. $1.8$2.4 billion and $600 million, respectively, to fix the benchmark rate on cash flows associated with highly probable forecasted issuances of long-term notes (2020 - $nil). A hypothetical one basis point change in interest rates as of March 31,June 30, 2021 would result in a change in unrealized gains or losses of approximately $4$6 million.

Information concerning market risks is supplemented in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 12 Financial instruments.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31,June 30, 2021, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of CP's management, including its CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,June 30, 2021, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the firstsecond quarter of 2021, the Company has not identified any changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For further details refer to Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 16 Contingencies.

SEC regulations require the disclosure of any proceeding under environmental laws to which a government authority is a party unless the registrant reasonably believes it will not result in sanctions over a certain threshold. The Company uses a threshold of U.S. $1 million for the purposes of determining proceedings requiring disclosure.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors from the information provided in Item 1A. Risk Factors of CP's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, with the exception of those discussed below.

Risks Related to the Pending Kansas City Southern Transaction

There is no assurance when or if the transaction will be completed. Completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the Merger Agreement, including certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the conditions to completion of the transaction will be satisfied or waived or that other events will not intervene to delay or result in the failure to close the transaction such as interloper risk to the pending KCS transaction. In addition, each of the Company and KCS may unilaterally terminate the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances set forth in the Merger Agreement, and the Company and KCS may agree at any time to terminate the Merger Agreement. If the Company were to terminate the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, we could incur significant costs (including, without limitation, the payment of a U.S. $1 billion regulatory termination fee).

The announcement and pendency of the transaction could have an adverse effect on the Company’s businesses, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows or the market value of the Company’s common stock and debt securities. The announcement and pendency of the transaction could disrupt the Company’s businesses, and uncertainty about the effect of the transaction may have an adverse effect on the Company or the combined company following the transaction. The attention of the Company’s management may be directed towards the completion of the transaction including obtaining regulatory approvals and other transaction-related considerations and may be diverted from the day-to-day business operations of the Company and matters related to the transaction may require commitments of time and resources that could otherwise have been devoted to other opportunities that might have been beneficial to the Company. Additionally, the Merger Agreement requires the Company to obtain KCS’s consent prior to taking certain specified actions while the transaction is pending. These restrictions may prevent the Company and KCS from pursuing otherwise attractive business opportunities prior to the consummation of the transaction. Further, the transaction may give rise to potential liabilities, including as a result of pending and future shareholder lawsuits relating to the transaction. In addition, the Company has incurred, and expects to incur additional, material non-recurring expenses in connection with the transaction and consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Any of these matters could adversely affect the businesses of, or harm the results of operations, financial condition or cash flows of the Company and the market value of CP common stock.

The Company may be unable to integrate KCS successfully, and the Company may not experience the growth being sought from the transaction. The Company and KCS have operated and, until the receipt of final approval from the STB, will continue to operate, independently. Coordinating certain aspects of the operations and personnel of the Company with KCS after the consummation of the transaction will involve complex operational, technological and personnel-related challenges, which may be made more difficult in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This process will be time-consuming and expensive, may disrupt the businesses of either or both of the companies and may reduce the growth opportunities sought from the transaction.

Consummation of the transaction will result in the Company incurring substantial indebtedness, which may pose risks and/or intensify existing risks. In connection with funding the cash portion of the Merger Consideration, the Company intends to incur approximately U.S. $8.5 billion of additional indebtedness. Also, in connection with the transaction, the existing indebtedness of KCS is expected to remain outstanding to the extent the transaction closes into the voting trust.

The foregoing indebtedness, as well as any additional indebtedness we may incur, could have the effect, among other things, of reducing our liquidity and may limit our flexibility in responding to other business opportunities and increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions.

Our ability to make payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness depends upon our future performance, which will be subject to general economic, financial and business conditions, sufficient cash flow from KCS during the period in which it is in the voting trust (if closing of the transaction occurs), the implementation of the integration with KCS (if closing of the transaction occurs and the STB approves our assuming control of KCS) and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control.
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Our increased indebtedness could also reduce funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes and may create competitive disadvantages relative to other companies with lower debt levels. If we complete the transaction of KCS and obtain control of KCS but we do not achieve the expected benefits and cost savings from the transaction, or if the financial performance of the combined company does not meet current expectations, then our ability to service our indebtedness may be adversely impacted.

The agreements that will govern the indebtedness that would be incurred in connection with the transaction, if it occurs, may contain various affirmative and negative covenants that may, subject to certain customary exceptions, restrict our ability to, among other things, create liens over our property, change our line of business and/or merge or consolidate with any other person or sell or convey certain of our assets to another person. In addition, some of the agreements that will govern our new debt financings may contain financial covenants that will require us to maintain certain financial ratios. Various risks, uncertainties and events beyond our control could affect our ability to comply with these covenants and failure to comply with them could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could accelerate our repayment obligations. Under these circumstances, we may not have sufficient funds or other resources to satisfy all of our obligations.

Moreover, we may be required to raise substantial additional financing to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate requirements. Our ability to arrange additional financing or refinancing will depend on, among other factors, our financial position and performance, as well as prevailing market conditions and other factors beyond our control. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional financing or refinancing on terms acceptable to us or at all.10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

CP established a share repurchase program which is further described in Item 1. Financial Statements, Note 13 Shareholders' equity. As at March 31,June 30, 2021, the Company had not purchased any Common Shares under this program.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
ExhibitDescription
101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
The following financial information from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the firstsecond quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2021, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes: (i) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarters and first threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020; (ii) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the second quarters and first threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020; (iii) the Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020; (iv) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the second quarters and first threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020; (v) the Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the second quarters and first threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020; and (vi) the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

*Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LIMITED
(Registrant)
By:/s/ NADEEM VELANI
Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: April 21,Date: July 28, 2021

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