Bank of Nova Scotia filings document the regulatory disclosures of a Canadian bank and foreign private issuer whose securities trade on the TSX and NYSE under BNS. Its Form 6-K reports include earnings-related releases, capitalization and earnings-ratio exhibits, Canadian certification materials, and updates incorporated by reference into Form F-3 and Form S-8 registration statements.
The bank’s filings also record governance and shareholder matters, including proxy circular materials, board mandates, by-law amendments, annual and special meeting voting results, and director-election outcomes. Capital-structure disclosures cover common shares, preferred shares and other equity instruments, subordinated indebtedness, normal course issuer bids, and other regulatory capital matters.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is offering $19,170,000 of Dual Directional Buffered PLUS notes linked to the S&P 500® Index due May 3, 2028. Each note has a $1,000 stated principal amount, an upside leverage factor of 150.00% capped at a maximum upside gain of 18.02% (maximum payment $1,180.20) and a 10.00% buffer. If the final index value is down by no more than 10.00% versus the initial index value, holders receive an absolute positive return equal to the absolute decline (up to +10.00%). If the final index value falls more than 10.00%, holders lose 1% for each 1% below the buffer and could lose up to 90.00% of principal. Payments are subject to BNS credit risk, there is no coupon, and the initial estimated value ($964.50) is below the issue price ($1,000.00), reflecting distribution and structuring costs.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is offering Enhanced Trigger Jump Securities with Auto-Callable Feature due May 4, 2028, linked to the worst performing of Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC). The securities have a stated principal amount of $1,000 and an aggregate offering of $2,254,000. They pay no interest and may auto-redeem early for fixed early redemption payments corresponding to a 48.12% per annum return if both underlyings meet specified levels on a determination date. At maturity, if all final share prices equal or exceed trigger prices (60% of initial prices), each security pays a maturity redemption payment of $1,962.40. If not redeemed and any final share price of the underlying stocks is below its trigger price, the investor’s payment equals $1,000.00 plus the underlying return of the worst performing stock, exposing investors to a 1:1 downside and potential loss of up to the entire investment. All payments are subject to BNS credit risk and the securities will not be listed.
The Bank of Nova Scotia is offering $737,000 aggregate of digital notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000® and the S&P 500®. Each note has a $1,000 principal amount and matures on May 4, 2028.
If both reference indices finish at or above their initial levels (RTY 2,799.905; SPX 7,209.01), each $1,000 note pays a capped $1,120 at maturity. If any reference index finishes below its initial level, the holder receives $1,000. The notes pay no interim interest, their value depends on the Bank’s creditworthiness, and the Bank’s initial estimated value at pricing was $975.27 per $1,000.
The Bank of Nova Scotia is offering $569,000 of Buffered Index‑Linked Notes linked to the S&P 500® Index due August 4, 2027. The notes pay no interest and return at maturity is tied to the S&P 500® price return from the trade date April 30, 2026 (initial level 7,209.01) to the valuation date July 30, 2027. Investors receive a capped upside (maximum payment $1,142.50 per $1,000, i.e., 114.25%) if the final level rises, an absolute‑return feature for declines up to 10.00% (buffer level = 90.00% of initial), and suffer losses for declines beyond the buffer (up to 90.00% loss of principal). Payments depend on the Bank’s creditworthiness and the notes will not be listed. The original issue price is 100.00% per note; underwriting commission is 0.50%.
The Bank of Nova Scotia is offering Capped Buffered Index-Linked Notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000® and the S&P 500®. The aggregate original issue amount is $888,000 with a principal amount of $1,000 per note. The trade date is April 30, 2026, the valuation date is November 1, 2027, and the maturity date is November 4, 2027.
For each $1,000 principal, the notes provide a participation rate of 120.00%, a buffer level of 90.00% (i.e., a 10.00% buffer), and a maximum upside payment of $1,310.00 per $1,000. If the least performing reference asset finishes below the buffer level, losses apply and you may lose up to 90.00% of principal. Payments depend on the Bank’s creditworthiness and the notes do not pay interest or dividends prior to maturity.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is offering $9,192,000 of Buffered PLUS notes linked to the EURO STOXX 50® Index, with a stated principal of $1,000 per note and an issue price of $1,000.
The notes mature on November 3, 2028 (valuation date October 31, 2028) and pay no interest. They provide a 200.00% leverage factor on positive index returns up to a maximum payment of $1,292.00 (129.20% of principal) and a 15.00% buffer against limited losses; investors may lose up to 85.00% of principal if the index falls beyond the buffer. All payments are subject to BNS credit risk and the notes will not be exchange-listed.
The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is offering $3,005,000 of Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities ("Trigger PLUS") linked to the S&P 500® Index due May 5, 2032. Each note has a stated principal amount of $1,000, an issue price of $1,000 and an initial estimated value of $941.30. The notes provide a leveraged upside equal to 106.13% of the index return if the final index value exceeds the initial index value (initial index value: 7,209.01; trigger level: 6,127.6585 or 85% of the initial index value).
The Trigger PLUS are senior unsecured debt of BNS, pay no interest, do not provide dividends, and are principal‑at‑risk: if the final index value is below the trigger level, investors suffer a 1:1 loss with the index and could lose up to their entire investment. All payments depend on BNS’ creditworthiness and there may be little or no secondary market. Commissions/fees total $35.00 per $1,000 stated principal (proceeds to issuer per note: $965.00).
The Bank of Nova Scotia is offering $5,265,000 of Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffer Notes with Memory Coupon linked to the common stock of Caterpillar Inc. (Reference Asset). The notes pay contingent coupons of $55.30 per note on observation dates when the Closing Value is at least 85.00% of the Initial Value and will be automatically called if the Closing Value on any Observation Date is equal to or greater than the Initial Value. If not called, principal protection applies only if the Final Value is at least 85.00% of the Initial Value ($756.22); otherwise losses apply on a leveraged basis (approximately 1.1765% principal loss per 1% decline below the 15.00% buffer, up to a 100% loss. Trade Date: May 1, 2026; Original Issue Date: May 6, 2026; Maturity Date: May 19, 2027. All payments are unsecured and subject to the Bank's credit risk.
The Bank of Nova Scotia is offering Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffer Notes with Memory Coupon linked to the common stock of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. The Notes have a $1,000 principal amount per note, a Contingent Coupon of $13.70 per note on qualifying Observation Dates, and a Buffer Amount of 30.00% (Buffer Value $39.59 based on an Initial Value of $56.55). If the Closing Value on any Observation Date before the Final Valuation Date equals or exceeds the Initial Value the Notes will be automatically called for principal plus any due Contingent Coupon. If not called, payment at maturity depends on the Final Value: holders receive principal if Final Value is at or above the Buffer Value, but if Final Value is below the Buffer Value the investor bears leveraged downside (approximately 1.4286% loss of principal per 1% decline beyond the 30% buffer). The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Bank, carry the Bank’s credit risk, are not insured, are not listed, have a minimum investment of $10,000, and mature on May 7, 2027 unless called earlier.
The Bank of Nova Scotia priced $5,663,000 of Autocallable Contingent Coupon Buffer Notes linked to Alphabet Inc. Class A common stock. The Notes have a $1,000 principal per note, a Contingent Coupon of $40.50 per applicable Observation Date, an Initial Value of $385.69 and a Buffer Value of $327.84 (85.00%). Observation Dates occur quarterly with a Final Valuation Date of May 14, 2027 and Maturity on May 19, 2027. Notes may be automatically called if the Reference Asset closes at or above the Initial Value on an Observation Date. If not called, principal protection applies only if the Final Value is at or above the Buffer Value; otherwise losses accrue on a leveraged basis (approx. 1.1765% loss per 1% shortfall beyond the 15% buffer). Payments are unsecured obligations of the Bank and are subject to its credit risk.