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Units
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CUSIP No.
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Pricing Date*
Settlement Date*
Maturity Date*
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April , 2026
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April , 2028
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*Subject to change based on the actual date the notes are priced for initial sale
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Capped Leveraged Index Return Notes® Linked to the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
■ Maturity of approximately 2 years
■ 2-to-1 leveraged upside exposure to increases in the Underlying Fund, subject to a capped return of [27.00% to 31.00%]
■ If the Underlying Fund declines, but not by more than 5.00%,
a return of principal
■ 1-to-1 downside exposure to decreases in the Underlying Fund beyond a 5.00% decline, with up to 95.00% of your principal
at risk
■ All payments occur at maturity and are subject to the credit risk of The Toronto-Dominion Bank
■ No periodic interest payments
■ In addition to the underwriting discount set forth below, the notes include a hedging-related charge of $0.05 per unit.
See “Structuring the Notes”
■ Limited secondary market liquidity, with no exchange listing
■ The notes are unsecured debt securities and are not savings accounts or insured deposits of TD. The notes are not insured
or guaranteed by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “CDIC”), the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), or any other governmental agency of Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction
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The notes are being issued by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD”). There are important differences between the notes and a conventional debt
security, including different investment risks and certain additional costs. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page TS-7 of this term sheet, “Additional Risk Factors” on page TS-8 of this term sheet and “Risk Factors” beginning on page PS-7 of product
supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 and page 1 of the prospectus.
The initial estimated value of the notes at the time the terms of the notes are set on the pricing date is expected to be between $9.17 and $9.47 per unit, which is less
than the public offering price listed below. See “Summary” on the following page, “Risk Factors” beginning on page TS-7 of this term sheet and “Structuring the Notes” on page TS-15 of this term sheet for additional information. The actual
value of your notes at any time will reflect many factors and cannot be predicted with accuracy.
None of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any state securities commission, or any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these notes or passed
upon the adequacy or accuracy of this document, product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 or the prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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Per Unit
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Total
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Public offering price(1)
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$ 10.00
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$
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Underwriting discount(1)
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$ 0.20
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Proceeds, before expenses, to TD
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$ 9.80
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For any purchase of 300,000 units or more in a single transaction by an individual investor or in combined transactions with the investor’s household in this offering, the public offering price and the underwriting
discount will be $9.95 per unit and $0.15 per unit, respectively. See “Supplement to the Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” below.
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The notes:
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Are Not FDIC Insured
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Are Not Bank Guaranteed
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May Lose Value
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BofA Securities
April , 2026
Summary
The Capped Leveraged Index Return Notes® Linked to the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF due April, 2028 (the “notes”) are our senior unsecured debt securities,
Series H. The notes are not guaranteed or insured by the CDIC, the FDIC or any other governmental agency, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation of any third party. The notes are not bail-inable debt securities (as defined in the
prospectus) under the CDIC Act. The notes will rank equally with all of our other senior unsecured debt. Any payments due on the notes, including any repayment of principal, will be subject to the credit risk of TD.
The notes provide you a leveraged return, subject to a cap, if the Ending Value of the Market Measure, which is the shares of the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (the “Underlying Fund”), is greater than the Starting Value. If the Ending
Value is equal to or less than the Starting Value but greater than or equal to the Threshold Value, you will receive the principal amount of your notes. If the Ending Value is less than the Threshold Value, you will lose a portion, which could be
significant, of the principal amount of your notes. Any payments on the notes will be calculated based on the $10 principal amount per unit and will depend on the performance of the Underlying Fund, subject to our credit risk. See “Terms of the
Notes” below.
The economic terms of the notes (including the Capped Value) are based on our internal funding rate (which is our internal borrowing rate based on variables such as market benchmarks
and our appetite for borrowing) and several factors, including selling concessions, discounts, commissions or fees expected to be paid in connection with the offering of the notes, the estimated profit that we expect to earn in connection with
structuring the notes, estimated costs which we may incur in connection with the notes and the economic terms of certain related hedging arrangements as discussed further below and under “Structuring the Notes” on page TS-15.
On the cover page of this term sheet, we have provided the initial estimated value range for the notes. The initial estimated value of your notes on the pricing date will be less than
their public offering price. The range of initial estimated values was determined by reference to our internal pricing models, which take into account a number of variables, typically including expected volatility of the Market Measure, interest
rates (forecasted, current and historical rates), price-sensitivity analysis, time to maturity of the notes and our internal funding rate which take into account a number of variables and are based on a number of subjective assumptions, which are not
evaluated or verified on an independent basis and may or may not materialize. Because our internal funding rate generally represents a discount from the levels at which our benchmark debt securities trade in the secondary market, the use of an
internal funding rate for the notes rather than the levels at which our benchmark debt securities trade in the secondary market is expected, assuming all other economic terms are held constant, to increase the initial estimated value of the notes and
to have an adverse effect on the economic terms of the notes. For more information about the initial estimated value and the structuring of the notes, see the related discussion under “Risk Factors” and “Structuring the Notes” herein.
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Issuer:
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The Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD”)
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Principal Amount:
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$10.00 per unit
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Term:
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Approximately 2 years
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Market Measure:
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The iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (Bloomberg symbol: “EEM”)
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Starting Value:
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The Closing Market Price of the Market Measure on the pricing date
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Ending Value:
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The average of the Closing Market Price of the Market Measure multiplied by the Price Multiplier on each calculation day occurring during the
Maturity Valuation Period. The scheduled calculation days are subject to postponement in the event of Market Disruption Events, as described beginning on page PS-28 of product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1.
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Threshold Value:
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95.00% of the Starting Value.
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Price Multiplier:
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1, subject to adjustment for certain corporate events relating to the Underlying Fund, as described beginning on page PS-31 of product supplement
EQUITY LIRN-1.
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Participation
Rate:
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200.00%
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Capped Value:
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[$12.70 to $13.10] per unit, which represents a return of [27.00% to 31.00%] over the principal amount. The actual Capped Value will be determined
on the pricing date.
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Maturity Valuation
Period:
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Five scheduled calculation days shortly before the maturity date.
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Fees and
Charges:
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The underwriting discount of $0.20 per unit listed on the cover page and the hedging related charge of $0.05 per unit described in “Structuring the
Notes” on page TS-15.
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Calculation
Agents:
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BofA Securities, Inc. (“BofAS”) and TD, acting jointly.
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Redemption Amount Determination
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On the maturity date, you will receive a cash payment per unit determined as follows:
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The terms and risks of the notes are contained in this term sheet and in the following:
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Product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 dated March 3, 2025:
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http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/947263/000114036125006726/ef20044383_424b3.htm
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Prospectus dated February 26, 2025:
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http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/947263/000119312525036639/d931193d424b5.htm
These documents, including this term sheet (together, the “Note Prospectus”), have been filed as part of a registration statement with the SEC and may, without cost, be accessed on the SEC website as
indicated above or obtained from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”) or BofAS by calling 1-800-294-1322.
Before you invest, you should read the Note Prospectus, including this term sheet, for information about us and this offering. Any prior or contemporaneous
oral statements and any other written materials you may have received are superseded by the Note Prospectus. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this term sheet have the meanings set forth in product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1. In the event of
any conflict the following hierarchy will govern: first, this term sheet; second, product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1; and last, the prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this document to
“we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references are to TD.
Investor Considerations
You may wish to consider an investment in the notes if:
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You anticipate that the price of the Underlying Fund will increase moderately from the Starting Value to the Ending Value.
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You are willing to risk a substantial loss of principal if the price of the Underlying Fund decreases from the Starting Value to an Ending Value that is below the Threshold Value.
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You accept that the return on the notes will be capped.
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You are willing to forgo interest payments that are paid on conventional interest-bearing debt securities.
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You are willing to forgo the benefits of directly owning the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund, including dividends and other distributions.
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You are willing to accept that a limited market or no market exists for sales of the notes prior to maturity, and understand that the market price for the notes in any secondary market may be adversely affected by various factors,
including, but not limited to, our actual and perceived creditworthiness, our internal funding rate and fees and charges on the notes, as described on page TS-2.
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The notes may not be an appropriate investment for you if:
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You believe that the price of the Underlying Fund will decrease from the Starting Value to the Ending Value or that it will not increase sufficiently over the term of the notes to provide you with your desired return.
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You seek 100% principal repayment or preservation of capital.
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You seek an uncapped return on your investment.
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You seek interest payments or other current income on your investment.
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You want to receive the benefits of directly owning the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund, including dividends and other distributions.
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You seek an investment for which there will be a liquid secondary market.
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We urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting, and other advisors concerning an investment in the notes.
Hypothetical Payout Profile
The graph below is based on hypothetical numbers and values.
Capped Leveraged Index Return Notes®
This graph reflects the returns on the notes, based on the Participation Rate of 200.00%, the Threshold Value of 95.00% of the Starting Value and a hypothetical Capped Value of $12.90 per unit
(the midpoint of the Capped Value range of [$12.70 to $13.10] per unit). The green line reflects the returns on the notes, while the dotted gray line reflects the returns of a direct investment in the Market Measure, excluding dividends or
distributions.
This graph has been prepared for purposes of illustration only. See the below table for a further illustration of the range of hypothetical payments at maturity.
Hypothetical Payments at Maturity
The following table and examples are for purposes of illustration only. They are based on hypothetical values and show hypothetical
returns on the notes. They illustrate the calculation of the Redemption Amount and total rate of return based on a hypothetical Starting Value of 100.00, a hypothetical Threshold Value of 95.00, the Participation Rate of 200.00%, a hypothetical
Capped Value of $12.90 per unit and a range of hypothetical Ending Values. The actual amount you receive and the resulting total rate of return will depend on the actual Starting Value, Threshold Value, Ending Value
and Capped Value and whether you hold the notes to maturity. The following examples do not take into account any tax consequences from investing in the notes.
For recent actual prices of the Underlying Fund, see “The Underlying Fund” section below. In addition, all payments on the notes are subject to issuer credit risk. If TD, as issuer,
becomes unable to meet its obligations as they become due, you could lose some or all of your investment.
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Ending Value
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Percentage Change from the
Starting Value to the Ending
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Redemption Amount per
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Total Rate of Return on the
Notes
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$0.50
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25.00
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$3.00
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50.00
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$5.50
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60.00
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$6.50
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70.00
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$7.50
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80.00
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$8.50
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90.00
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$10.00
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$10.00
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0.00%
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100.00(2)
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$10.00
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0.00%
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102.00
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$10.40
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4.00%
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105.00
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5.00%
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$11.00
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10.00%
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110.00
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$12.00
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20.00%
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114.50
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$12.90(3)
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29.00%
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120.00
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20.00%
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$12.90
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29.00%
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130.00
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30.00%
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$12.90
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29.00%
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140.00
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40.00%
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$12.90
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29.00%
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150.00
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$12.90
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29.00%
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This is the hypothetical Threshold Value.
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The hypothetical Starting Value of 100.00 used in these examples has been chosen for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a likely actual Starting Value for the Underlying Fund.
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The Redemption Amount per unit cannot exceed the hypothetical Capped Value.
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Example 1
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The Ending Value is 60.00, or 60.00% of the Starting Value:
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Starting Value:
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100.00
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Threshold Value:
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95.00
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Ending Value:
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= $6.50 Redemption Amount per unit
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Example 2
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The Ending Value is 95.00, or 95.00% of the Starting Value:
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Starting Value:
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100.00
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Threshold Value:
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95.00
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Ending Value:
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95.00
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Redemption Amount per unit = $10.00, the principal amount, since the Ending Value is less than the Starting Value but equal to or greater than the Threshold Value.
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Example 3
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The Ending Value is 102.00, or 102.00% of the Starting Value:
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Starting Value:
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Ending Value:
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Example 4
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The Ending Value is 130.00, or 130.00% of the Starting Value:
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Starting Value:
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100.00
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Ending Value:
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= $16.00, however, because the Redemption Amount for the notes cannot exceed the hypothetical Capped Value, the Redemption Amount will be $12.90 per unit
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Risk Factors
There are important differences between the notes and a conventional debt security. An investment in the notes involves significant risks, including those listed below. You should
carefully review the more detailed explanation of risks relating to the notes in the “Risk Factors” sections beginning on page PS-7 of product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 and page 1 of the prospectus. We also urge you to consult your investment, legal,
tax, accounting, and other advisors as to the risks entailed by an investment in the notes and the suitability of the notes in light of your particular circumstances before you invest in the notes.
Structure-Related Risks
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Depending on the performance of the Underlying Fund as measured shortly before the maturity date, your investment may result in a loss; there is no guaranteed return of principal.
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Your return on the notes may be less than the yield you could earn by owning a conventional fixed or floating rate debt security of comparable maturity.
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Your investment return is limited to the return represented by the Capped Value and may be less than a comparable investment directly in the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund.
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The sponsor and investment advisor of the Underlying Fund may adjust the Underlying Fund in a way that may adversely affect the value of the notes and the amount payable on the notes, and these entities have no obligation to consider your
interests.
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The sponsor of the MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM (the “Underlying Index”), described below, may adjust the Underlying Index in a way that affects its level, and has no obligation to consider your interests.
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You will have no rights of a holder of the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund, and you will not be entitled to receive any shares of the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund, or any
dividends or other distributions in respect of the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund.
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While we, MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their respective affiliates may from time to time own shares of the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund, none of us, MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their respective affiliates
control the Underlying Fund or any company held by the Underlying Fund, and have not verified any disclosure made by the Underlying Fund or any other company.
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There are liquidity and management risks associated with the Underlying Fund.
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The performance of the Underlying Fund may not correlate with the performance of its Underlying Index as well as the net asset value per share of the Underlying Fund, especially during periods of market volatility when the liquidity and
the market price of the shares of the Underlying Fund and/or the securities held by the Underlying Fund may be adversely affected, sometimes materially.
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The Redemption Amount will not be adjusted for all corporate events that could affect the Underlying Fund. See “Description of LIRNs—Anti-Dilution and Discontinuance Adjustments Relating to Underlying Funds” beginning on page PS-31 of
product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1.
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Valuation- and Market-Related Risks
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The initial estimated value of your notes on the pricing date will be less than their public offering price. The difference between the public offering price of your notes and the initial estimated value of the notes reflects costs and
expected profits associated with selling and structuring the notes, as well as hedging our obligations under the notes (including, but not limited to, the hedging related charge, as further described under “Structuring the Notes” on page
TS-15). Because hedging our obligations entails risks and may be influenced by market forces beyond our control, this hedging may result in a profit that is more or less than expected, or a loss and the amount of any such profit or loss will
not be known until the maturity date.
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The initial estimated value of your notes is based on our internal funding rate. The internal funding rate used in the determination of the initial estimated value of the notes generally represents a discount from the credit spreads for
our conventional fixed-rate debt securities and the borrowing rate we would pay for our conventional fixed-rate debt securities. This discount is based on, among other things, our view of the funding value of the notes as well as the higher
issuance, operational and ongoing liability management costs of the notes in comparison to those costs for our conventional fixed-rate debt, as well as estimated financing costs of any hedge positions (including, but not limited to, the
hedging related charge, as further described under “Structuring the Notes” on page TS-15), taking into account regulatory and internal requirements. If the interest rate implied by the credit spreads for our conventional fixed-rate debt
securities, or the borrowing rate we would pay for our conventional fixed-rate debt securities were to be used, we would expect the economic terms of the notes to be more favorable to you. Additionally, assuming all other economic terms are
held constant, the use of an internal funding rate for the notes is expected to increase the initial estimated value of the notes and have an adverse effect on the economic terms of the notes.
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The initial estimated value of the notes is based on our internal pricing models, which may prove to be inaccurate and may be different from the pricing models of other financial institutions, including BofAS and MLPF&S. The initial
estimated value of your notes when the terms of the notes are set on the pricing date is based on our internal pricing models, which take into account a number of variables, typically including the expected volatility of the Market Measure,
interest rates (forecasted, current and
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historical rates), price-sensitivity analysis, time to maturity of the notes and our internal funding rate, and are based on a number of subjective assumptions, which are not
evaluated or verified on an independent basis and may or may not materialize. Further, our pricing models may be different from other financial institutions’ pricing models, including those of BofAS and MLPF&S, and the methodologies used by us to
estimate the value of the notes may not be consistent with those of other financial institutions that may be purchasers or sellers of notes in any secondary market. As a result, the secondary market price of your notes, if any, may be materially less
than the initial estimated value of the notes determined by reference to our internal pricing models. In addition, market conditions and other relevant factors in the future may change and any assumptions may prove to be incorrect.
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The initial estimated value of your notes is not a prediction of the prices at which you may sell your notes in the secondary market, if any exists, and such secondary market prices, if any, will likely be less than the public offering
price of your notes, may be less than the initial estimated value of your notes and could result in a substantial loss to you. The initial estimated value of the notes will not be a prediction of the prices at which MLPF&S, BofAS, or our
or their respective affiliates or third parties may be willing to purchase the notes from you in secondary market transactions (if they are willing to purchase, which they are not obligated to do). The price at which you may be able to sell
your notes in the secondary market at any time, if any, will be influenced by many factors that cannot be predicted, such as market conditions, and any bid and ask spread for similar sized trades, and may be substantially less than the
initial estimated value of the notes. Further, as secondary market prices of your notes take into account the levels at which our debt securities trade in the secondary market, and do not take into account our various costs and expected
profits associated with selling and structuring the notes, as well as hedging our obligations under the notes, secondary market prices of your notes will likely be less than the public offering price of your notes. As a result, the price at
which MLPF&S, BofAS, or our or their respective affiliates or third parties may be willing to purchase the notes from you in secondary market transactions, if any, will likely be less than the price you paid for your notes, and any sale
prior to maturity could result in a substantial loss to you.
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A trading market is not expected to develop for the notes. None of us, MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their respective affiliates is obligated to make a market for, or to repurchase, the notes. There is no assurance that any party will be
willing to purchase your notes at any price in any secondary market.
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Conflict-Related Risks
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Our business, hedging and trading activities, and those of MLPF&S, BofAS and our and their respective affiliates (including trades in the Underlying Fund or the securities held by the Underlying Fund), and any hedging and trading
activities we, MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their respective affiliates engage in for our clients’ accounts, may affect the market value of, and return on, the notes and may create conflicts of interest with you.
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There may be potential conflicts of interest involving the calculation agents, one of which is us and one of which is BofAS, as the determinations made by the calculation agents may be discretionary and could adversely affect any payment
on the notes.
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General Credit-Related Risks
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Payments on the notes are subject to our credit risk, and actual or perceived changes in our creditworthiness are expected to affect the value of the notes. If we become unable to meet our financial obligations as they become due, you may
lose some or all of your investment.
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Tax-Related Risks
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The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the notes are uncertain and, because of this uncertainty, there is a risk that the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the notes could differ materially and adversely from the treatment
described below in “Supplemental Discussion of U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences”, as described further in product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences — Alternative Treatments”. You should consult
your tax advisors as to the tax consequences of an investment in the notes and the potential alternative treatments.
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For a discussion of the Canadian federal income tax consequences of investing in the notes, please see the discussion herein under “Canadian Taxation”. If you are not a Non-resident Holder (as that term is defined under “Canadian Taxation”
herein) for Canadian federal income tax purposes or if you acquire the notes in the secondary market, you should consult your tax advisors as to the consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of the notes and receiving the payments that
might be due under the notes. We will not pay any additional amounts as a result of any withholding required by reason of the rules governing hybrid mismatch arrangements contained in sections 12.7 and 18.4 of the Canadian Tax Act, as such
rules may be amended from time to time.
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Additional Risk Factors
The notes are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk.
The Underlying Fund holds securities traded outside of the United States. The Underlying Fund’s share price will fluctuate based upon its net asset value, which will in turn depend in part upon
changes in the value of the currencies in which the securities held by the Underlying Fund are traded. Accordingly, investors in the notes will be exposed to currency exchange rate risk with respect to each of the currencies in which the securities
held by the Underlying Fund are traded. An investor’s net exposure will depend on the extent to which these currencies strengthen or weaken against the U.S. dollar. If the dollar strengthens against these currencies, the net asset value of the
Underlying Fund will be adversely affected and the price of the Underlying Fund may decrease.
The notes are subject to risks associated with foreign securities markets.
The Underlying Fund includes certain foreign equity securities. You should be aware that investments in securities linked to the value of foreign equity securities involve particular risks. The foreign
securities markets comprising the Underlying Fund may have less liquidity and may be more volatile than U.S. or other securities markets and market developments may affect foreign markets differently from U.S. or other securities markets. Direct or
indirect government intervention to stabilize these foreign securities markets, as well as cross-shareholdings in foreign companies, may affect trading prices and volumes in these markets. Also, there is generally less publicly available information
about foreign companies than about those U.S. companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the SEC, and foreign companies are subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and requirements that differ from those
applicable to U.S. reporting companies.
Prices of securities in foreign countries are subject to political, economic, financial and social factors that apply in those geographical regions. These factors, which could negatively affect those
securities markets, include the possibility of recent or future changes in a foreign government’s economic and fiscal policies, the possible imposition of, or changes in, currency exchange laws or other laws or restrictions applicable to foreign
companies or investments in foreign equity securities and the possibility of fluctuations in the rate of exchange between currencies, the possibility of outbreaks of hostility and political instability and the possibility of natural disaster or
adverse public health developments in the region. Moreover, foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in important respects such as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources
and self-sufficiency.
The notes are subject to risks associated with emerging markets.
An investment in the notes will involve risks not generally associated with investments which have no emerging market component. In particular, many emerging nations are undergoing rapid change,
involving the restructuring of economic, political, financial and legal systems. Regulatory and tax environments may be subject to change without review or appeal. Many emerging markets suffer from underdevelopment of capital markets and tax
regulation. The risk of expropriation and nationalization remains a threat. Guarding against such risks is made more difficult by low levels of corporate disclosure and unreliability of economic and financial data.
The Underlying Fund
All disclosures contained in this term sheet regarding the Underlying Fund, including, without limitation, its make-up, method of calculation, and changes in its components, have been derived from
publicly available sources. The information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, BlackRock Fund Advisors, the advisor to the Underlying Fund (the “sponsor” or “BFA”). The sponsor has no obligation to continue to publish, and may
discontinue publication of, the Underlying Fund. The consequences of the sponsor discontinuing publication of the Underlying Fund are discussed in the section entitled “Description of LIRNs —Anti-Dilution and Discontinuance Adjustments Relating to
Underlying Funds” beginning on page PS-31 of product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1. None of us, our affiliates, the calculation agents, MLPF&S or BofAS accepts any responsibility for the calculation, maintenance or publication of the Underlying Fund
or any successor Underlying Fund.
The iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
The iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (the “EEM Fund”) seeks to track the investment results, before fees and expenses, of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization emerging
market equities, which is currently The MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM. For more information about the MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM, see “The MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM” below.
The iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is an exchange-traded fund that trades on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol “EEM.”
BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the EEM Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that
collectively has an investment profile similar to that of an applicable Underlying Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry
weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of an applicable Underlying Index. The EEM Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in its Underlying Index.
The EEM Fund’s Underlying Index is a financial calculation, based on a grouping of financial instruments, and is not an investment product, while the EEM Fund is an actual investment portfolio. The
performance of the EEM Fund and its Underlying Index may vary for a number of reasons, including transaction costs, asset or currency valuations, corporate actions (such as mergers and spin-offs), timing variances and differences between the EEM
Fund’s portfolio and its Underlying Index resulting from the EEM Fund’s use of representative sampling or from legal restrictions (such as diversification requirements) that apply to the EEM Fund but not to its Underlying Index. “Tracking error” is
the divergence of the performance (return) of the EEM Fund’s portfolio from that of its Underlying Index. Because the EEM Fund uses a representative sampling indexing strategy, it can be expected to have a larger tracking error than if it used a
replication indexing strategy. “Replication” is an indexing strategy in which a fund invests in substantially all of the securities in its Underlying Index in approximately the same proportions as in the Underlying Index.
iShares®, Inc. is a registered investment company that consists of numerous separate investment portfolios, including the EEM Fund. Information provided to or filed with the SEC by iShares®,
Inc. pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, can be located by reference to SEC file numbers 033-97598 and 811-09102, respectively, through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
The MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM
The MSCI® Emerging Markets IndexSM is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the large- and mid-cap
segments of global emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index currently consists of the following 24 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait,
Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. As of June 2018, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index includes shares traded on mainland Chinese exchanges, referred to
as A-shares. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The U.S. dollar price return version of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the
ticker symbol “MXEF.” For more information about the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, see “The MSCI Index” below.
The MSCI Index
All information contained in this term sheet regarding the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (an “MSCI Index”), including, without limitation, their make-up, method of calculation and
changes in their components, has been derived from publicly available information, without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”). The MSCI Index is calculated, maintained
and published by MSCI. MSCI has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue the publication of, the MSCI Index.
Constructing the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices
The MSCI Global Investable Market Indices, including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, are constructed and maintained at an individual market level. MSCI undertakes an index construction process that
involves: (i) defining the equity universe for each market; (ii) determining the market investable equity universe for each market; (iii) determining market capitalization size segments for each market; and (iv) applying index continuity rules for
the Standard Index (as defined below).
Defining the Equity Universe for the Relevant Market
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Identifying Eligible Equity Securities: All listed equity securities, including real estate investment trusts and certain income trusts listed in Canada, are eligible for inclusion in the equity universe.
Limited partnerships, limited liability companies and business trusts, which are listed in the United States and are not structured to be taxed as limited partnerships, are likewise eligible for
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inclusion in the equity universe. Conversely, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, equity derivatives and most investment trusts are not eligible for inclusion in the equity universe. Preferred
shares that exhibit characteristics of equity securities are eligible. Stapled securities are considered eligible if each of the underlying components exhibit characteristics of equity securities.
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Country Classification of Eligible Securities: The equity universe initially looks at securities listed in any of the countries in the MSCI global index series, which will be classified as a developed market (“DM”), emerging market (“EM”)
or frontier market. Each company and its securities (i.e., share classes) are classified in one and only one country, which allows for a distinctive sorting of each company by its respective country.
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Determining the Market Investable Equity Universes
A market investable equity universe for a market is derived by (i) identifying eligible listings for each security in the equity universe and (ii) applying investability screens to individual
companies and securities in the equity universe that are classified in that market. A market is equivalent to a single country, except in DM Europe, where all DM countries in Europe are aggregated into a single market for index construction purposes.
The global investable equity universe is the aggregation of all market investable equity universes.
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Identifying Eligible Listings: A security may have a listing that trades in the country where it is classified (a “local listing”) and/or a listing that trades in a different country (a “foreign listing”). A security may be represented by
either a local listing or a foreign listing (including a depositary receipt) in the global investable equity universe as determined by MSCI.
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Applying Investability Screens: Some of the investability requirements are applied at the individual security level and some at the overall company level, represented by the aggregation of individual securities of the company. As such, the
inclusion or exclusion of one security does not imply the automatic inclusion or exclusion of other securities of the same company.
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The investability screens used to determine the investable equity universe in each market are as follows:
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Equity Universe Minimum Size Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the company level. In order to be included in a market investable equity universe, a company must have the required minimum full market capitalization. A
company will meet this requirement if its cumulative free float-adjusted market capitalization is within the top 99% of the equity universe sorted in descending order by full market capitalization.
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Equity Universe Minimum Free Float-Adjusted Market Capitalization Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the individual security level. To be eligible for inclusion in a market investable equity universe, a security must have
a free float-adjusted market capitalization equal to or higher than 50% of the equity universe minimum size requirement.
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DM and EM Minimum Liquidity Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the individual security level. To be eligible for inclusion in a market investable equity universe, a security must have adequate liquidity as measured by the
annualized traded value ratio (“ATVR”) and the frequency of trading. In addition to the ATVR and frequency of trading requirements, securities in the MSCI China equity universe will not be eligible for inclusion in the market investable
equity universe if the securities are suspended on the price cutoff date of the index review or have been suspended for 50 consecutive business days or more in the past 12 months.
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Only one listing per security may be included in the market investable equity universe. In instances when a security has two or more eligible listings that meet
the above liquidity requirements, then the following priority rules are used to determine which listing will be used for potential inclusion of the security in the market investable equity universe: (i) local listing; (ii) foreign listing in the same
geographical region and (iii) foreign listing in a different geographical region.
Due to liquidity concerns relating to securities trading at very high stock prices, a security with a stock price above $10,000 will fail the liquidity screening
and will not be included in any market investable equity universe. This limitation applies only for securities that are not currently constituents of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices. Current constituents of the MSCI Global Investable Market
Indices will remain in their respective indices even if their stock price passes $10,000.
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Global Minimum Foreign Inclusion Factor Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the individual security level. To be eligible for inclusion in a market investable equity universe, a security’s foreign inclusion factor (“FIF”)
must reach a certain threshold. The FIF of a security is defined as the proportion of shares outstanding that is available for purchase in the public equity markets by international investors. This proportion accounts for the available free
float of and/or the foreign ownership limits applicable to a specific security (or company). In general, a security must have an FIF equal to or larger than 0.15 to be eligible for inclusion in a market investable equity universe. Exceptions
to this general rule are made only in the limited cases where the exclusion of securities of a very large company would compromise the Standard Index’s ability to fully and fairly represent the characteristics of the underlying market.
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Minimum Length of Trading Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the individual security level. For an initial public offering (“IPO”) to be eligible for inclusion in a market investable equity universe, the new issue must
have started trading at least three months before the implementation of an index review. This requirement is applicable to small new issues in all markets. Large IPOs and large primary/secondary offerings of non-index constituents are not
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subject to this requirement and may be included in a market investable equity universe and the Standard Index outside of an index review.
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Minimum Foreign Room Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the individual security level. For a security that is subject to a foreign ownership limit to be eligible for inclusion in a market
investable equity universe, the proportion of shares still available to foreign investors relative to the maximum allowed (referred to as “foreign room”) must be at least 15%.
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Financial Reporting Requirement: This investability screen is applied at the company level. Companies classified as belonging to the United States must file a Form 10-K/10-Q to be eligible for inclusion in the
United States investable equity universe.
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Defining Market Capitalization Size Segments for Each Market
Once a market investable equity universe is defined, it is segmented into the following size-based indices (each, a “Size Segment Index”), with the following free float-adjusted market
capitalization market coverage target ranges:
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Investable Market Index (Large + Mid + Small): 99%+1% or -0.5%
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Standard Index (Large + Mid): 85% ± 5%
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Large Cap Index: 70% ± 5%
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Mid Cap Index: The Mid Cap Index market coverage in each market is derived as the difference between the market coverage of the Standard Index and the Large Cap Index in that market.
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Small Cap Index: The Small Cap Index market coverage in each market is derived as the difference between the free float-adjusted market capitalization coverage of the Investable Market Index and the Standard
Index in that market.
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Creating the Size Segment Indices in each market involves the following steps: (i) defining the market coverage target range for each size segment; (ii) determining the global minimum size range for
each size segment; (iii) determining the market size segment cutoffs and associated segment number of companies; (iv) assigning companies to the size segments; and (v) applying final size-segment investability requirements (which includes minimum
free float market capitalization requirements, minimum foreign room requirements, and exclusions for securities that exhibit extreme price increases).
Index Continuity Rules for the Standard Indices
In order to achieve index continuity, as well as provide some basic level of diversification within a market index, notwithstanding the effect of other index construction rules, a minimum number of five constituents
will be maintained for a DM Standard Index and a minimum number of three constituents will be maintained for an EM Standard Index.
If, after the application of the index construction methodology, a Standard Index contains fewer than five securities in a DM or three securities in an EM, then the largest securities by free
float-adjusted market capitalization among the securities included in the market investable equity universe are added to the Standard Index in order to reach five constituents in that DM or three in that EM. At subsequent index reviews, if the
minimum number of securities described above is not met, then after the market investable equity universe is identified, the securities are ranked by free float-adjusted market capitalization, however, in order to increase stability the free
float-adjusted market capitalization of the existing index constituents (prior to review) is multiplied by 1.5, and securities are added until the desired minimum number of securities is reached.
Classifying Securities under the Global Industry Classification Standard
All securities in the global investable equity universe are assigned to the industry that best describes their business activities. To this end, MSCI has designed, in conjunction with S&P Dow Jones
Indices, the GICS®. The GICS® entails four levels of classification: (i) sector; (ii) industry groups; (iii) industries; and (iv) sub-industries. Under the GICS®, each company is assigned uniquely to one sub-industry
according to its principal business activity. Therefore, a company can belong to only one industry grouping at each of the four levels of the GICS®. The GICS® classification of each security is used by MSCI to construct
additional indices.
Constructing and Calculating the Individual Global Investable Market Indices
After companies are allocated to their respective size segments and securities are reviewed for complying with the final size-segment requirements, the final list of constituents for each Size Segment
Index is determined. The MSCI Investable Market Indices are composed of the MSCI Standard Indices and the MSCI Small Cap Indices. The MSCI Standard Indices are further subdivided into the MSCI Large Cap and the MSCI Mid Cap Indices. Two or more
market indices can be combined to form composite indices. Market indices can be grouped either on the basis of market classification definition, geographical regions, economic regions or other criteria.
Maintenance of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices
The MSCI Global Investable Market Indices are maintained with the objective of reflecting the evolution of the underlying equity markets and segments on a timely basis, while seeking to achieve index
continuity, continuous investability of constituents and replicability of the indices and index stability and low index turnover.
In particular, index maintenance involves semi-annual index reviews in May and November and quarterly index reviews in February and August. Semi-annual index reviews include updating the indices on the
basis of a fully refreshed equity universe; taking buffer rules into consideration for migration of securities across size and style segments; and updating FIFs and number of shares (“NOS”). Quarterly index reviews include adding significant new
eligible securities (such as IPOs that were not eligible for earlier inclusion) in the index; allowing for significant moves of companies within the Size Segment Indices, using wider buffers than in the semi-annual index reviews; and reflecting the
impact of significant market events on FIFs and updating NOS.
In addition, ongoing event-related changes to the indices are made as the result of mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, bankruptcies, reorganizations and other similar corporate events. They can also
result from capital reorganizations in the form of rights issues, bonus issues, public placements and other similar corporate actions that take place on a continuing basis. These changes generally are reflected in the indices at the time of the
event. Significantly large IPOs are included in the indices after the close of the company’s tenth day of trading.
Calculation of the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices
The MSCI Global Investable Market Indices are calculated using the Laspeyres’ concept of a weighted arithmetic average together with the concept of chain-linking. As a general principle, today’s index
level is obtained by applying the change in the market performance to the previous period index level.
Historical Data
The following graph shows the daily historical performance of the Underlying Fund on its primary exchange in the period from January 1, 2016 through April 14, 2026. We obtained this historical data from Bloomberg L.P. We have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness
of the information obtained from Bloomberg L.P. On April 14, 2026, the Closing Market Price of the Underlying Fund was $62.24. The graph below may have been adjusted to reflect certain corporate actions such as stock splits and reverse stock splits.
Historical Performance of the Underlying Fund
This historical data on the Underlying Fund is not
necessarily indicative of the future performance of the Underlying Fund or what the value of the notes may be. Any historical upward or downward trend
in the price per share of the Underlying Fund during any period set forth above is not an indication that the price per share of the Underlying Fund is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time over the term of the notes.
Before investing in the notes, you should consult publicly available sources for the prices and trading patterns of the Underlying Fund.
Supplement to the Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)
Under our distribution agreement, we have appointed TDS, an affiliate of TD, and BofAS as agents for the sale of the notes. TDS will purchase the notes from us, and BofAS will purchase the notes from
TDS, each at the public offering price less the indicated underwriting discount indicated on the cover hereof MLPF&S will purchase the notes from BofAS for resale, and will receive a selling concession in connection with the sale of the notes in
an amount up to the full amount of the underwriting discount indicated on the cover of this term sheet. Except as described below, BofAS and MLPF&S will offer the notes at the public offering price set forth on the cover page hereof. We or one of
our affiliates will also pay a fee to LFT Securities, LLC for providing certain electronic platform services with respect to this offering, which will have an adverse effect on the economic terms of the notes. An affiliate of each of TD and BofAS has
an ownership interest in LFT Securities, LLC. TD will reimburse TDS for certain expenses in connection with its role in the offer and sale of the notes, and TD will pay TDS a fee in connection with its role in the offer and sale of the notes.
We may deliver the notes against payment therefor in New York, New York on a date that is greater than one business day following the pricing date. Under Rule 15c6-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in one business day, unless the parties to any such trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, if the initial settlement of the notes occurs more than one business
day from the pricing date, purchasers who wish to trade the notes more than one business day prior to the settlement date will be required to specify alternative settlement arrangements to prevent a failed settlement.
The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. In the original offering of the notes, the notes will be sold in minimum investment amounts of 100 units. If you place an order to purchase the
notes, you are consenting to MLPF&S and/or one of its affiliates acting as a principal in effecting the transaction for your account.
MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their affiliates may repurchase and resell the notes, with repurchases and resales being made at prices related to then-prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, and
these prices will include MLPF&S’ and BofAS’ (or such other entity’s) trading commissions and mark-ups or mark-downs. MLPF&S and BofAS (or such other entity) may act as principal or agent in these market-making transactions, but is not
obligated to engage in any such transactions. At MLPF&S’ and BofAS’ discretion, MLPF&S and BofAS may offer to buy the notes in the secondary market at a price that may exceed TD’s initial estimated value of the notes for a short, undetermined
initial period after the issuance of the notes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any price offered by us, MLPF&S, BofAS or our or their affiliates for the notes will be based on then-prevailing market conditions and other considerations, including
the performance of the Underlying Fund and the remaining term of the notes. However, none of us, MLPF&S, BofAS or any of our or their respective affiliates is obligated to purchase your notes at any price or at any time, and we cannot assure you
that we, MLPF&S, BofAS or any of our or their respective affiliates will purchase your notes at a price that equals or exceeds the initial estimated value of the notes.
BofAS has informed us that, as of the date hereof, it expects that if you hold your notes in a BofAS account, the value of the notes shown on your account statement will be based on BofAS’ estimate of
the value of the notes if BofAS or another of its affiliates were to make a market in the notes, which it is not obligated to do. That estimate will be based upon the price that BofAS may pay for the notes in light of then-prevailing market
conditions, and other considerations, as mentioned above, and will include transaction costs. At certain times, this price may be higher than or lower than our initial estimated value of the notes.
TDS is an affiliate of TD and, as such, has a “conflict of interest” in this offering within the meaning of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) Rule 5121. Additionally, TD will
receive the net proceeds from the initial public offering of the notes, thus creating an additional conflict of interest within the meaning of FINRA Rule 5121. Consequently, this offering of the notes will be conducted in compliance with the
provisions of FINRA Rule 5121 and TDS is not permitted to sell the notes to an account over which it exercises discretionary authority without the prior specific written approval of the account holder.
The distribution of the Note Prospectus in connection with these offers or sales will be solely for the purpose of providing investors with the description of the terms of the notes that was made
available to investors in connection with their initial offering. Secondary market investors should not, and will not be authorized to, rely on the Note Prospectus for information regarding TD or for any purpose other than that described in the
immediately preceding sentence.
An investor’s household, as referenced on the cover of this term sheet, will generally include accounts held by any of the following, as determined by MLPF&S in its discretion and acting in good
faith based upon information then available to MLPF&S:
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the investor’s spouse (including a domestic partner), siblings, parents, grandparents, spouse’s parents, children and grandchildren, but excluding accounts held by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews or any other family relationship
not directly above or below the individual investor;
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a family investment vehicle, including foundations, limited partnerships and personal holding companies, but only if the beneficial owners of the vehicle consist solely of the investor or members of the investor’s household as described
above; and
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a trust where the grantors and/or beneficiaries of the trust consist solely of the investor or members of the investor’s household as described above; provided that, purchases of the notes by a trust generally cannot be aggregated together
with any purchases made by a trustee’s personal account.
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Purchases in retirement accounts will not be considered part of the same household as an individual investor’s personal or other non-retirement account, except for individual retirement accounts,
simplified employee pension plans, savings incentive match plan for employees and single-participant or owners only accounts (i.e., retirement accounts held by self-employed individuals, business owners or partners with no employees other than their
spouses).
Please contact your Merrill financial advisor if you have any questions about the application of these provisions to your specific circumstances or think you are eligible.
The notes are our senior unsecured debt securities, Series H, the return on which is linked to the performance of the Underlying Fund. As is the case for all of our debt securities, including our
market-linked notes, the economic terms of the notes reflect our actual or perceived creditworthiness at the time of pricing. Our internal funding rate generally represents a discount from the credit spreads for our conventional fixed-rate debt
securities and the borrowing rate we would pay for our conventional fixed-rate debt securities. If the interest rate implied by the credit spreads for our conventional fixed-rate debt securities, or the borrowing rate we would pay for our
conventional fixed-rate debt securities were to be used, we would expect the economic terms of the notes to be more favorable to you. Therefore, due to these factors, the public offering price you pay to purchase the notes will be greater than the
initial estimated value of the notes.
At maturity, we are required to pay the Redemption Amount to holders of the notes, which will be calculated based on the performance of the Underlying Fund and the $10 per unit principal amount. In
order to meet these payment obligations, at the time we issue the notes, we may choose to enter into certain hedging arrangements (which may include call options, put options or other derivatives) with BofAS, MLPF&S or one of their affiliates.
The terms of these hedging arrangements are determined by seeking bids from market participants, which may include MLPF&S, BofAS and one or more of our or their affiliates, and take into account a number of factors, including our
creditworthiness, interest rate movements, the volatility of the Underlying Fund, the tenor of the notes and the tenor of the hedging arrangements. The economic terms and initial estimated value of the notes depend, in part, on the terms of these
hedging arrangements.
BofAS has advised us that the hedging arrangements will include a hedging related charge of approximately $0.05 per unit, reflecting an estimated profit to be credited to BofAS from these transactions.
Since hedging entails risk and may be influenced by unpredictable market forces, additional profits and losses from these hedging arrangements may be realized by BofAS or any third party hedge providers.
For further information, see “Risk Factors—Conflict-Related Risks” herein and “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” on page PS-23 of product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1.
Supplemental Discussion of U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences
The U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the notes are uncertain. No statutory, regulatory, judicial or administrative authority directly discusses how the
notes should be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Some of these tax consequences are summarized below, but we urge you to read the more detailed discussion under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” beginning on page PS-43 of
product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1 and to discuss the tax consequences of your particular situation with your tax advisor. This discussion is based upon the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), final, temporary and proposed U.S.
Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) regulations, rulings and decisions, in each case, as available and in effect as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. Tax consequences under state, local
and non-U.S. laws are not addressed herein. No ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has been sought as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the notes, and the following discussion is not binding on
the IRS. Except as discussed under the heading “Non-U.S. Holders”, this discussion is applicable only to a U.S. holder that acquires notes upon initial issuance and holds its notes as a capital asset for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
U.S. Tax Treatment. Pursuant to the terms of the notes, TD and you agree, in the absence of a statutory or regulatory change or an administrative determination
or judicial ruling to the contrary, to characterize your notes as prepaid derivative contracts with respect to the Underlying Fund. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors concerning the significance, and the potential impact, of the above
characterization. If your notes are so treated, upon the taxable disposition (including cash settlement) of a note, you generally should recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on such taxable
disposition and your tax basis in the note. Your tax basis in a note generally should equal your cost for the note. Subject to the discussion below regarding Section 1260 of the Code, such gain or loss should generally be long-term capital gain or
loss if you have held your notes for more than one year (otherwise such gain or loss should be short-term capital gain or loss if held for one year or less) The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Section 1260. Because the Underlying Fund would be treated as a “pass-thru entity” for purposes of Section 1260 of the Code, it is possible that an investment
in the notes could be treated as a “constructive ownership transaction” within the meaning of Section 1260 of the Code. If the notes were treated as a constructive ownership transaction, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could
apply (i.e., all or a portion of any long-term capital gain that you recognize upon the taxable disposition of your notes could be recharacterized as ordinary income and you could be subject to an interest charge on deferred tax liability with
respect to such recharacterized gain). We urge you to read the discussion concerning the possible treatment of the notes as a constructive ownership transaction under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences —– Section 1260” in product
supplement EQUITY LIRN-1.
Based on certain factual representations received from us, our special U.S. tax counsel, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, is of the opinion that it would be
reasonable to treat your notes in the manner described above. However, because there is no authority that specifically addresses the tax treatment of the notes, it is possible that your notes could alternatively be treated for tax purposes as a
single contingent payment debt instrument or pursuant to some other characterization (including possible treatment as a “constructive ownership transaction” under Section 1260 of the Code), such that the timing and character of your income from the
notes could differ materially and adversely from the treatment described above, as described further under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences — Alternative Treatments” on page PS-46 of product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1.
Notice 2008-2. In 2007, the IRS released a notice that may affect the taxation of holders of the notes. According to Notice 2008-2, the IRS and the Treasury
are considering whether a holder of an instrument such as the notes should be required to accrue ordinary income on a current basis. It is not possible to determine what guidance they will ultimately issue, if any. It is possible, however, that under
such guidance, holders of the notes will ultimately be required to accrue income currently and this could be applied on a retroactive basis. According to the Notice, the IRS and the Treasury are also considering other relevant issues, including
whether additional gain or loss from such instruments should be treated as ordinary or capital, whether non-U.S. holders of such instruments should be subject to withholding tax on any deemed income accruals, and whether the special “constructive
ownership rules” of Section 1260 of the Code (discussed above) should be applied to such instruments. Both U.S. and non-U.S. holders are urged to consult their tax advisors concerning the significance, and the
potential impact, of the above considerations on their investments in the notes.
Proposed Legislation. In 2007, legislation was introduced in Congress that, if it had been enacted, would have required holders of notes purchased after the
bill was enacted to accrue interest income over the term of the notes despite the fact that there will be no interest payments over the term of the notes. It is impossible to predict what any such legislation or administrative or regulatory guidance
might provide, and whether the effective date of any legislation or guidance will affect securities that were issued before the date that such legislation or guidance is issued. You are urged to consult your tax advisor as to the possibility that any
legislative or administrative action may adversely affect the tax treatment of your notes.
Furthermore, in 2013 the House Ways and Means Committee released in draft form certain proposed legislation relating to financial instruments. If it had been enacted, the effect of this legislation
generally would have been to require instruments such as the notes to be marked to market on an annual basis with all gains and losses to be treated as ordinary, subject to certain exceptions.
Except to the extent otherwise required by law, TD intends to treat your notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes in accordance with the treatment described above and under “Material U.S. Federal
Income Tax Consequences” of the product supplement EQUITY LIRN-1, unless and until such time as the Treasury and the IRS determine that some other treatment is more appropriate.
Medicare Tax on Net Investment Income. U.S. holders that are individuals, estates or certain trusts are subject to an additional 3.8% tax on all or a portion of
their “net investment income,” or “undistributed net investment income” in the case of an estate or trust, which may include any income or gain realized with respect to the notes, to the extent of their net investment income or undistributed net
investment income (as the case may be) that, when added to their other modified adjusted gross income, exceeds $200,000 for an unmarried individual, $250,000 for a married taxpayer filing a joint return (or a surviving spouse), $125,000 for a married
individual filing a separate return or the dollar amount at which the highest tax bracket begins for an estate or trust. The 3.8% Medicare tax is determined in a different manner than the regular income tax. U.S. holders should consult their tax
advisors as to the consequences of the 3.8% Medicare tax.
Specified Foreign Financial Assets. Certain U.S. holders that own “specified foreign financial assets” in excess of an
applicable threshold may be subject to reporting obligations with respect to such assets with their tax returns, especially if such assets are held outside the custody of a U.S. financial institution. Significant penalties can apply if a U.S. holder
is required to disclose its notes and fails to do so.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting. The proceeds received from a taxable disposition of the notes will be subject to information reporting unless you
are an “exempt recipient” and may also be subject to backup withholding at the rate specified in the Code if you fail to provide certain identifying information (such as an accurate taxpayer number, if you are a U.S. holder) or meet certain other
conditions.
Amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules are not additional taxes and may be refunded or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is
furnished to the IRS.
Non-U.S. Holders. If you are a non-U.S. holder, subject to Section 897 of the Code and Section 871(m) of the Code, and FATCA, each as discussed below, you
should generally not be subject to generally applicable information reporting and backup withholding requirements with respect to payments on your notes if you comply with certain certification and identification requirements as to your non-U.S.
status, including providing us (and/or the applicable withholding agent) a properly executed and fully completed applicable IRS Form W-8. Subject to Section 897 of the Code and Section 871(m) of the Code, discussed herein, gain realized from the
taxable disposition of a note generally should not be subject to U.S. tax unless (i) such gain is effectively connected with a trade or business conducted by you in the U.S., (ii) you are a non-resident alien individual and are present in the U.S.
for 183 days or more during the taxable year of such taxable disposition and certain other conditions are satisfied or (iii) you have certain other present or former connections with the U.S.
Section 897. We will not attempt to ascertain whether the Underlying Fund would be treated as a “United States real
property holding corporation” (“USRPHC”) within the meaning of Section 897 of the Code. We also have not attempted to determine whether the notes should be treated as “United States real property interests” (“USRPI”) as defined in Section 897 of the
Code. If the Underlying Fund and/or the notes were so treated, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could possibly apply, including subjecting any gain realized by a non-U.S. holder in respect of the notes upon a taxable disposition
of the notes to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis, and the proceeds from such a taxable disposition to a withholding tax. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the potential treatment of the Underlying Fund as a USRPHC
and/or the notes as USRPI.
Section 871(m). A 30% withholding tax (which may be reduced by an applicable income tax treaty) is imposed under Section 871(m) of the Code on certain “dividend
equivalents” paid or deemed paid to a non-U.S. holder with respect to a “specified equity-linked instrument” that references one or more dividend-paying U.S. equity securities or indices containing U.S. equity securities. The withholding tax can
apply even if the instrument does not provide for payments that reference dividends. Treasury regulations provide that the withholding tax applies to all dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid on specified equity-linked instruments that have a
delta of one (“delta-one specified equity-linked instruments”) issued after 2016 and to all dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid on all other specified equity-linked instruments issued after 2017. However, the IRS has issued guidance that states
that the Treasury and the IRS intend to amend the effective dates of the Treasury regulations to provide that withholding on dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid will not apply to specified equity-linked instruments that are not delta-one
specified equity-linked instruments and are issued before January 1, 2027.
Based on our determination that the notes are not “delta-one” with respect to the shares of the Underlying Fund, our special U.S. tax counsel is of the opinion that
the notes should not be delta-one specified equity-linked instruments and thus should not be subject to withholding on dividend equivalents. Our determination is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS may disagree with this determination. Furthermore,
the application of Section 871(m) of the Code will depend on our determinations made when the terms of the notes are set. If withholding is required, we will not make payments of any additional amounts.
Nevertheless, after the date the terms are set, it is possible that your notes could be deemed to be reissued for tax purposes upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the shares of the
Underlying Fund or your notes, and following such occurrence your notes could be treated as delta-one specified equity-linked instruments that are subject to withholding on dividend equivalents. It is also
possible that withholding tax or other tax under Section 871(m) of the Code could apply to the notes under these rules if a non-U.S. holder enters, or has entered, into certain other transactions in respect of the shares of the Underlying Fund or the
notes. A non-U.S. holder that enters, or has entered, into other transactions in respect of the shares of the Underlying Fund or the notes should consult its tax advisor regarding the application of Section 871(m)
of the Code to its notes in the context of its other transactions.
Because of the uncertainty regarding the application of the 30% withholding tax on dividend equivalents to the notes, you are urged to consult your tax advisor
regarding the potential application of Section 871(m) of the Code and the 30% withholding tax to an investment in the notes.
U.S. Federal Estate Tax Treatment of Non-U.S. Holders. A note may be subject to U.S. federal estate tax if an individual non-U.S. holder holds the note at the
time of his or her death. The gross estate of a non-U.S. holder domiciled outside the U.S. includes only property situated in the U.S. Individual non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of
holding the notes at death.
FATCA. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) was enacted on March 18, 2010, and imposes a 30% U.S. withholding tax on “withholdable payments” (i.e.,
certain U.S.-source payments, including interest (and original issue discount), dividends or other fixed or determinable annual or periodical gain, profits and income, and the gross proceeds from a disposition of property of a type which can produce
U.S.-source interest or dividends) and “passthru payments” (i.e., certain payments attributable to withholdable payments) made to certain foreign financial institutions (and certain of their affiliates) unless the payee foreign financial institution
agrees (or is required), among other things, to disclose the identity of any U.S. individual with an account at the institution (or the relevant affiliate) and to annually report certain information about such account. FATCA also requires withholding
agents making withholdable payments to certain foreign entities that do not disclose the name, address, and taxpayer identification number of any substantial U.S. owners (or do not certify that they do not have any substantial U.S. owners) to
withhold tax at a rate of 30%. Under certain circumstances, a holder may be eligible for refunds or credits of such taxes.
Pursuant to final and temporary Treasury regulations and other IRS guidance, the withholding and reporting requirements under FATCA will generally apply to certain “withholdable payments”, will not
apply to gross proceeds on a sale or disposition and will apply to certain foreign passthru payments only to the extent that such payments are made after the date that is two years after final regulations defining the term “foreign passthru payment”
are published. If withholding is required, we (or the applicable paying agent) will not be required to pay additional amounts with respect to the amounts so withheld. Foreign financial institutions and non-financial foreign entities located in
jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. governing FATCA may be subject to different rules.
Investors should consult their own advisors about the application of FATCA, in particular if they may be classified as financial institutions (or if they hold their notes through a
foreign entity) under the FATCA rules.
Both U.S. and non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the notes, as well as any tax consequences
arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction (including that of TD).
Canadian Taxation
The following is, as of the date hereof, a summary of the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the
regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the “Canadian Tax Act”) generally applicable to a holder who is an individual and who acquires beneficial ownership of a note upon the initial issuance of the note by TD pursuant to this offering
document or common shares of TD or any of its affiliates on a conversion of a note on a bail-in conversion (if applicable), and who, for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act and any applicable income tax treaty, at all relevant times, is not resident and
is not deemed to be resident in Canada, and who, for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act, at all relevant times, (i) deals at arm’s length with, and is not affiliated with, TD, any affiliate of TD, and any Canadian resident (or deemed Canadian resident)
to whom the holder assigns or otherwise transfers the note, (ii) is entitled to receive all payments (including any interest, principal and dividends, if applicable) made on the note as beneficial owner, (iii) is not, and deals at arm’s length with
each person who is, a “specified shareholder” (within the meaning of subsection 18(5) of the Canadian Tax Act) of TD and each affiliate of TD, (iv) is not an entity in respect of which TD or any affiliate of TD is a “specified entity” (as defined in
subsection 18.4(1) of the Canadian Tax Act); (v) holds the note or common shares of TD or any of its affiliates as capital property, (vi) does not use or hold and is not deemed to use or hold the note or common shares of TD or any of its affiliates
in or in the course of carrying on a business in Canada or as part of an adventure or concern in the nature of trade and (vii) is not an insurer carrying on an insurance business in Canada and elsewhere (a “Non-resident Holder”).
This summary assumes that no amount paid or payable to a Non-resident Holder will be the deduction component of a “hybrid mismatch arrangement” under which the payment arises within the meaning of
paragraph 18.4(3)(b) of the Canadian Tax Act. This summary further assumes that no note or property acquired on settlement of a note will be “taxable Canadian property” to a Non-resident Holder for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act at the time of its
disposition or deemed disposition.
This summary is based upon the current provisions of the Canadian Tax Act in force as of the date hereof. On January 29, 2026, the Department of Finance (Canada) released for consultation proposed
amendments to the Canadian Tax Act (the “January 29 Tax Proposals”) that would amend certain provisions of the Canadian Tax Act with respect to “hybrid mismatch arrangements” and introduce other consequential amendments. This overview does not take
into account the January 29 Tax Proposals, but otherwise takes into account all other specific proposals to amend the Canadian Tax Act publicly announced by or on behalf of the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof (the “Tax
Proposals”) and the current administrative policies of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) published in writing by the CRA prior to the date hereof. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax considerations relevant to
an investment in notes and, except for the Tax Proposals, does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law or CRA administrative policies, whether by way of legislative, governmental or judicial decision or action, nor does it take into
account or consider any other federal tax considerations or any provincial, territorial or foreign tax considerations, which may differ materially from those discussed herein. While this summary assumes that the Tax Proposals will be enacted in the
form proposed, no assurance can be given that this will be the case, and no assurance can be given that judicial, legislative or administrative changes will not modify or change the statements below.
The following is only a general summary of certain Canadian federal non-resident withholding and other tax provisions which may affect a Non-resident Holder of the notes described in
this offering document. This summary is not, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular Non-resident Holder and no representation with respect to the income tax consequences to any particular
Non-resident Holder is made. Persons considering investing in notes should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of acquiring, holding and disposing of notes and any common shares of TD or any of its affiliates acquired
on a bail-in conversion having regard to their own particular circumstances.
For the purposes of the Canadian Tax Act, all amounts not otherwise expressed in Canadian dollars must be converted into Canadian dollars based on the single day exchange rate as quoted by the Bank of
Canada for the applicable day or such other rate of exchange that is acceptable to the Minister of National Revenue (Canada).
Notes
Interest (including amounts on account or in lieu of payment of, or in satisfaction of, interest) paid or credited, or deemed to be paid or credited, on a note to a Non-resident Holder will not be
subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax unless all or any part of such interest is “participating debt interest”. “Participating debt interest” is defined in the Canadian Tax Act generally as interest (other than on a “prescribed obligation”
described below) all or any portion of which is contingent or dependent on the use of or production from property in Canada or is computed by reference to revenue, profit, cash flow, commodity price or any other similar criterion or by reference to
dividends paid or payable to shareholders of any class or series of shares of the capital stock of a corporation. A “prescribed obligation” for this purpose is an “indexed debt obligation”, as defined in the Canadian Tax Act, in respect of which no
amount payable is: (a) contingent or dependent upon the use of, or production from, property in Canada, or (b) computed by reference to: (i) revenue, profit, cash flow, commodity price or any other similar criterion, other than a change in the
purchasing power of money, or (ii) dividends paid or payable to shareholders of any class or series of shares of the capital stock of a corporation. An “indexed debt obligation” is a debt obligation the terms or conditions of which provide for an
adjustment to an amount payable in respect of the obligation for a period during which the obligation was outstanding that is determined by reference to a change in the purchasing power of money.
In the event that a note is redeemed, cancelled, purchased or repurchased by TD or any other person resident or deemed to be resident in Canada from a Non-resident Holder or is otherwise assigned or
transferred by a Non-resident Holder to TD or another person resident or deemed to be resident in Canada for an amount which exceeds, generally, the issue price thereof, the excess may, in certain circumstances be deemed to be interest and may,
together with any interest that has accrued or is deemed to have accrued on the note
to that time, be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax if all or any part of such interest or deemed interest is participating debt interest; unless, in certain circumstances, the note is
not an indexed debt obligation (described above) and was issued for an amount not less than 97% of its principal amount (as defined in the Canadian Tax Act), and the yield from the note, expressed in terms of an annual rate (determined in accordance
with the Canadian Tax Act) on the amount for which the note was issued, does not exceed 4/3 of the interest stipulated to be payable on the note, expressed in terms of an annual rate on the outstanding principal amount from time to time.
If applicable, the normal rate of Canadian non-resident withholding tax is 25% but such rate may be reduced under the terms of an applicable income tax treaty.
Generally, there are no other Canadian taxes on income (including taxable capital gains) payable by a Non-resident Holder under the Canadian Tax Act solely as a consequence of the acquisition,
ownership or disposition of notes by the Non-resident Holder.
Common Shares Acquired on a Bail-in Conversion
Dividends (including amounts on account or in lieu of payment of, or in satisfaction of, dividends) paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited to a Non-resident Holder on any common shares of TD
or common shares of an affiliate of TD that is a Canadian resident corporation will be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax of 25% but such rate may be reduced under the terms of an applicable income tax treaty.
A Non-resident Holder will not be subject to tax under the Canadian Tax Act on any capital gain realized on a disposition or deemed disposition of any common shares of TD or common shares of an
affiliate of TD unless such shares constitute “taxable Canadian property” to the Non-resident Holder for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act at the time of their disposition, and such Non-resident Holder is not entitled to relief pursuant to the
provisions of an applicable income tax treaty. Non-resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to their particular circumstances.
Where You Can Find More Information
We have filed a registration statement (including a product supplement and a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this term sheet relates. Before you invest, you should read the Note
Prospectus, including this term sheet, and the other documents that we have filed with the SEC, for more complete information about us and this offering. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
Alternatively, we, any agent, or any dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you these documents if you so request by calling MLPF&S or BofAS toll-free at 1-800-294-1322.
“Leveraged Index Return Notes®” and “LIRNs®” are registered service marks of Bank of America Corporation, the parent company of MLPF&S and BofAS.