Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: DDD holder) discloses 5.04% 3D Systems stake in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of Nova Scotia filed an amended Schedule 13G showing beneficial ownership of 3D Systems Corp common stock. As of the 12/31/2025 event date, it reports holding 7,576,088 shares, representing 5.04% of 3D Systems’ outstanding common stock.

The bank has sole power to vote and dispose of all reported shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing reflects Bank of Nova Scotia’s status as a Canadian parent holding company and confirms it is not part of any reportable group for this position.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

3D SYSTEMS CORP

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

88554D205

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 88554D205

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 7,576,088.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,576,088.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,576,088.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.04 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

FI

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: 3D SYSTEMS CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 333 THREE D SYSTEMS CIRCLE, ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA 29730
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 40 TEMPERANCE STREET TORONTO, Ontario, Canada M5H 0B4
(c)	Citizenship: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA - CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 88554D205
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	A parent holding company, in accordance with 13d-1(b)(i)(ii)(g)
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7,576,088
(b)	Percent of class: 5.04 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA - 7,576,088
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA - 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA - 7,576,088
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA - 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.	Certifications:
	By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to The Bank of Nova Scotia is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

Signature:	Raj Sachdeva
Name/Title:	Vice President, Head of GBM&T, Compliance Canada
Date:	02/03/2026

FAQ

What did Bank of Nova Scotia disclose about 3D Systems (DDD) in this Schedule 13G/A?

Bank of Nova Scotia reported beneficial ownership of 3D Systems common stock. It filed an amended Schedule 13G showing it holds 7,576,088 shares, confirming a significant institutional stake and providing details on its voting and dispositive powers over those shares.

How many 3D Systems (DDD) shares does Bank of Nova Scotia beneficially own and what percent of the class is this?

Bank of Nova Scotia reports beneficial ownership of 7,576,088 3D Systems common shares. This position represents 5.04% of the company’s outstanding common stock, indicating the bank is a sizable institutional holder crossing the 5% reporting threshold.

What voting and dispositive powers does Bank of Nova Scotia have over its 3D Systems (DDD) shares?

Bank of Nova Scotia has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 7,576,088 reported 3D Systems shares. The filing shows zero shared voting power and zero shared dispositive power, meaning decisions on voting and selling these shares rest solely with the bank.

What is the event date referenced in Bank of Nova Scotia’s Schedule 13G/A for 3D Systems (DDD)?

The filing is tied to an event dated 12/31/2025. This date marks the point at which Bank of Nova Scotia’s beneficial ownership position in 3D Systems triggered or updated the requirement to report on Schedule 13G/A under U.S. securities regulations.

Is Bank of Nova Scotia reporting its 3D Systems (DDD) stake as part of a group?

No, the filing indicates Bank of Nova Scotia is not reporting as part of a group. The Schedule 13G/A identifies the bank as a parent holding company and notes group-related items, such as group membership and group dissolution, as not applicable.

What type of reporting person is Bank of Nova Scotia in this 3D Systems (DDD) ownership filing?

Bank of Nova Scotia is identified as a parent holding company under Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). The institution is a Canadian federal-level bank, and the certification notes its foreign regulatory scheme is substantially comparable to that of equivalent U.S. institutions.