Westpac Banking Corp Files 6-K, Confirms 20-F Reporting
Ticker: WBKCY · Form: 6-K · Filed: Feb 4, 2025 · CIK: 719245
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Westpac Banking Corp (WBKCY) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: reporting-status, sec-filing, foreign-private-issuer
TL;DR
Westpac Banking Corp filed a 6-K, confirming it reports under Form 20-F.
AI Summary
Westpac Banking Corporation filed a Form 6-K on February 4, 2025, reporting its status as a foreign private issuer. The filing indicates that Westpac Banking Corporation is subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
Why It Matters
This filing clarifies Westpac's reporting obligations to the SEC, providing transparency for investors regarding its financial disclosures.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine administrative filing confirming reporting status and does not contain new financial performance information.
Key Players & Entities
- WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION (company) — Filer of the Form 6-K
- 0001104659-25-008798 (accession_number) — Unique identifier for the filing
- February 4, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- Form 20-F (document) — Annual report form for foreign private issuers
- Form 6-K (document) — Report of Foreign Private Issuer
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report Westpac Banking Corporation's status as a foreign private issuer and to confirm its obligation to file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
When was this Form 6-K filed with the SEC?
This Form 6-K was filed with the SEC on February 4, 2025.
What is Westpac Banking Corporation's principal executive office address?
Westpac Banking Corporation's principal executive office is located at 275 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia.
Under which act is Westpac Banking Corporation reporting?
Westpac Banking Corporation is reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Does Westpac Banking Corporation file annual reports under Form 40-F?
No, the filing indicates that Westpac Banking Corporation files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F, not Form 40-F.
Filing Stats: 1,026 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 17.5 · Accepted 2025-02-04 06:00:34
Filing Documents
- tm255399d1_6k.htm (6-K) — 22KB
- tm255399d1_ex1.htm (EX-1) — 5KB
- tm255399d1_ex1img001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 137KB
- tm255399d1_ex1img002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 147KB
- 0001104659-25-008798.txt ( ) — 412KB
Forward-looking statements are statements that
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this Report and include statements regarding our current intent, belief or expectations with respect to our business and operations, macro and micro economic and market conditions, results of operations and financial condition and performance, capital adequacy and liquidity and risk management, including, without limitation, future loan loss provisions and financial support to certain borrowers, forecasted economic indicators and performance metric outcomes, indicative drivers, climate- and other sustainability- related statements, commitments, targets, projections and metrics, and other estimated and proxy data. Words such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘seek’, ‘would’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘continue’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘probability’, ‘indicative’, ‘risk’, ‘aim’, ‘outlook’, ‘forecast’, ‘assumption’, ‘projection’, ‘target’, ‘goal’, ‘guidance’, ‘objective’, ‘ambition’ or other similar words, are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views on future events and are subject to change, certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and other factors which are, in many instances, beyond our control (and the control of our officers, employees, agents and advisors), and have been made based on management’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon Westpac.
Forward-looking statements may also be made, verbally
Forward-looking statements may also be made, verbally or in writing, by members of Westpac’s management or Board in connection with this Report. Such statements are subject to the same limitations, uncertainties, assumptions and disclaimers set out in this Report. There can be no assurance that future developments or performance will align with our expectations or that the effect of future developments on us will be those anticipated. Actual results could differ materially from those we expect or which are expressed or implied in forward-looking statements, depending on various factors including, but not limited to, those described in the section titled ‘Risk factors’ under the section ‘Performance Review’ in Westpac’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to us, investors and others relying on information in this Report should carefully consider such factors and other uncertainties and events. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in this Report, whether from new information, future events, conditions or otherwise, after the date of this Report.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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. WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: February 4, 2025 By: /s/ Esther Choi Esther Choi Tier One Attorney