BNS files 6-K: Press Release Announces Dividend (Aug 26, 2025)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Bank of Nova Scotia filed a Form 6-K reporting a press release dated August 26, 2025 that announces a dividend on outstanding shares. The document provides notice that a dividend has been declared but does not disclose the dividend amount, record date, payment date, or other dividend mechanics in the text provided. The filing identifies the report preparer as Gerhardt Samwell, Senior Vice‑President and Chief Accountant.

Positive

• Dividend announced on outstanding shares via a press release dated August 26, 2025

Negative

• No dividend amount disclosed in the filing text
• No record or payment dates provided to determine timing or investor entitlement

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

Form 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: August, 2025

Commission File Number: 002-09048

THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

(Name of registrant)

40 Temperance Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 0B4

(Tel.: (416) 866-3672)

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☐     Form 40-F ☒

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in The Bank of Nova Scotia’s registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-199099) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-282565) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

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.

				THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
Date: August 26, 2025				By:		/s/ Gerhardt Samwell
						Name: Gerhardt Samwell
						Title: Senior Vice-President and Chief Accountant

    EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated August 26th, 2025 – Scotiabank Announces Dividend on Outstanding Shares

FAQ

What did Scotiabank (BNS) report in the Form 6-K dated August 26, 2025?

The filing reports a press release dated August 26, 2025 announcing a dividend on outstanding shares.

Does the 6-K state the dividend amount for BNS?

No. The filing and the excerpt provided do not disclose any dividend amount.

Are record or payment dates for the dividend included in this report?

No. The filing excerpt does not include record date, payment date, or similar timing information.

Who signed the 6-K for The Bank of Nova Scotia?

The report is signed by Gerhardt Samwell, identified as Senior Vice‑President and Chief Accountant.

Is there additional material or exhibits referenced in the filing?

Yes. Exhibit 99.1 is referenced as the press release dated August 26, 2025, which announces the dividend.