Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: KEY) joins KeyCorp share repurchase with issuer disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of Nova Scotia, a significant shareholder and director of KeyCorp, reported a disposition of 220,354 Common Shares back to the company at $21.14 per share. This issuer repurchase reduced its direct holdings to 158,886,566 Common Shares.

The transaction is coded as a Disposition to issuer and occurred under an existing Investment Agreement. That agreement allows Bank of Nova Scotia to participate on a pro rata basis when KeyCorp repurchases its own common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common Shares	220,354	$21.14	$4.66M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 158,886,566 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares disposed to issuer: 220,354 shares Disposition price: $21.14 per share Shares held after transaction: 158,886,566 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares disposed to issuer 220,354 shares Common Shares disposition on 2026-05-19

Disposition price $21.14 per share Price for Common Shares transferred to issuer

Shares held after transaction 158,886,566 shares Bank of Nova Scotia direct Common Shares after disposition

Dispose transactions 1 transaction Non-derivative disposition to issuer reported

Key Terms

Disposition to issuer, Investment Agreement, pro rata basis, repurchase

4 terms

Disposition to issuer financial

"The transaction is coded as a Disposition to issuer and occurred under an existing Investment Agreement."

Investment Agreement financial

"Disposition pursuant to the Investment Agreement by and between the Reporting Person and the Issuer, dated August 12, 2024."

A written contract between an investor and a company that lays out the exact terms of an investment — how much money is provided, what the investor receives in return, and the rights and obligations of each side. It matters to investors because it sets the rules for ownership, control, payout and exit, and protections against future changes; think of it like a lease or recipe that tells everyone what to expect and how disputes or changes will be handled.

pro rata basis financial

"the Reporting Person participates (in certain circumstances, automatically), on a pro rata basis, in any repurchase by the Issuer of its common shares."

A "pro rata basis" means dividing or distributing something proportionally according to each person's share or interest. For example, if a group shares costs or profits, each person receives or pays a portion that reflects their contribution or ownership percentage. This method ensures fairness by allocating resources in line with individual stakes, which is important for investors to understand how gains, losses, or costs are fairly shared.

repurchase financial

"participates ... in any repurchase by the Issuer of its common shares."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

(Last) (First) (Middle)

40 TEMPERANCE STREET

(Street)

TORONTO M5H 0B4

(City) (State) (Zip)

ONTARIO, CANADA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KEYCORP /NEW/ [ KEY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	05/19/2026		D(1)		220,354	D	$21.14	158,886,566	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Disposition pursuant to the Investment Agreement by and between the Reporting Person and the Issuer, dated August 12, 2024 (the "Investment Agreement"), and related arrangements between the Reporting Person and the Issuer, pursuant to which the Reporting Person participates (in certain circumstances, automatically), on a pro rata basis, in any repurchase by the Issuer of its common shares.

Remarks:

Solely for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Reporting Person may be deemed to be a director-by-deputization by virtue of the Reporting Person's contractual right to nominate directors to the board of directors of the Issuer pursuant to the Investment Agreement.

	/s/ Raj Sachdeva, Vice President, Head of GBM&T Compliance Canada	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Bank of Nova Scotia report for KEY?

Bank of Nova Scotia reported a Disposition to issuer of 220,354 KeyCorp Common Shares. The shares were transferred back to KeyCorp under an existing Investment Agreement tied to the company’s share repurchase activity.

At what price were the KeyCorp (KEY) shares disposed by Bank of Nova Scotia?

The disposition of KeyCorp Common Shares by Bank of Nova Scotia was reported at $21.14 per share. This price applies to the 220,354 shares transferred back to the issuer under the Investment Agreement’s repurchase participation terms.

How many KeyCorp (KEY) shares does Bank of Nova Scotia hold after this Form 4?

After the reported disposition, Bank of Nova Scotia directly holds 158,886,566 KeyCorp Common Shares. This figure reflects its position following the transfer of 220,354 shares back to the issuer under the pro rata repurchase participation arrangement.

What does 'Disposition to issuer' mean in this KeyCorp (KEY) Form 4?

“Disposition to issuer” indicates shares were transferred back to KeyCorp rather than sold on the open market. Here, Bank of Nova Scotia participated in the company’s repurchase activity under an Investment Agreement that provides for pro rata involvement in such buybacks.

What role does the Investment Agreement play in Bank of Nova Scotia’s KEY transaction?

The Investment Agreement between Bank of Nova Scotia and KeyCorp allows the bank to participate, sometimes automatically, on a pro rata basis in KeyCorp share repurchases. The reported 220,354-share disposition occurred pursuant to this agreement and related arrangements.