Bank of Nova Scotia Files Prospectus Supplement for Debt Notes

TL;DR

BNS filed a prospectus for debt notes. Standard debt issuance.

AI Summary

On March 30, 2026, The Bank of Nova Scotia filed a 424B2 prospectus supplement related to its Series 36 Medium-Term Notes, which are unsecured debt obligations. This filing is part of the ongoing registration of these notes, allowing the bank to offer them to the public over time.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates the bank is continuing its strategy of issuing debt to fund its operations and growth, which is a common practice for large financial institutions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine prospectus filing for debt issuance, not indicative of new or unusual risks for the bank.

Key Numbers

• 333-282565 — File Number (Associated SEC registration file number for this offering)

Key Players & Entities

• BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (company) — Filer of the prospectus supplement
• 0000009631 (company) — CIK number for Bank of Nova Scotia
• 2026-03-30 (date) — Filing date of the 424B2 document
• Series 36 Medium-Term Notes (security) — Type of debt being registered

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $10 — ated November 8, 2024) 303,203 Units $10 principal amount per unit CUSIP No. 06
• $0.05 — tes include a hedging-related charge of $0.05 per unit. See "Structuring the Notes"
• $9.39 — of the notes as of the pricing date is $9.39 per unit, which is less than the public
• $3,032,030.00 — tal Public offering price $ 10.00 $3,032,030.00 Underwriting discount $ 0.25 $75,
• $75,800.75 — 0.00 Underwriting discount $ 0.25 $75,800.75 Proceeds, before expenses, to BNS $
• $2,956,229.25 — eds, before expenses, to BNS $ 9.75 $2,956,229.25 The notes: Are Not FDIC Insured A
• $10.00 — mined as follows: Principal Amount: $10.00 per unit Term: Approximately 5 year
• $0.25 — Charges: The underwriting discount of $0.25 per unit listed on the cover page and t
• $0.000 — Return on the Notes 0.00 -100.00% $0.000 -100.00% 25.00 -75.00% $2.500
• $2.500 — $0.000 -100.00% 25.00 -75.00% $2.500 -75.00% 50.00 -50.00% $5.000
• $5.000 — $2.500 -75.00% 50.00 -50.00% $5.000 -50.00% 60.00 -40.00% $6.000
• $6.000 — $5.000 -50.00% 60.00 -40.00% $6.000 -40.00% 70.00 -30.00% $7.000
• $7.000 — $6.000 -40.00% 70.00 -30.00% $7.000 -30.00% 80.00 -20.00% $8.000
• $8.000 — $7.000 -30.00% 80.00 -20.00% $8.000 -20.00% 90.00 -10.00% $9.000
• $9.000 — $8.000 -20.00% 90.00 -10.00% $9.000 -10.00% 95.00 -5.00% $9.500 -

Filing Documents

• bns_424b2-11138.htm (424B2) — 272KB
• ex-filingfees.htm (EX-FILING FEES) — 8KB
• image1.gif (GRAPHIC) — 8KB
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• 0001839882-26-017489.txt ( ) — 1949KB
• ex-filingfees_htm.xml (XML) — 2KB

Risk Factors

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, page S-2 of the prospectus supplement, and page 8 of the prospectus identified above. We also urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting, and other advisors concerning an investment in the notes. Structure - Related Risks Depending on the performance of the Index as measured shortly before the maturity date, your investment may result in a loss; there is no guaranteed return of principal. 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. Your investment return may be less than a comparable investment directly in the stocks included in the Index . Market Measure - Related Risks The Index sponsor may adjust the Index in a way that may adversely affect its level and your interests, and the Index sponsor has no obligation to consider your interests. You will have no rights of a holder of the securities included in the Index, and you will not be entitled to receive securities or dividends or other distributions by the issuers of those securities. While we, MLPF&S, BofAS or our respective affiliates may from time to time own securities of companies included in the Index, none of us, MLPF&S, BofAS or our respective affiliates control any company included in the Index, and have not verified any disclosure made by any other company. Valu ation - and Market - Related Risks Our initial estimated value of the notes is lower than the public offering price of the notes. Our initial estimated value of the notes is only an estimate. The public offering price of the notes exceeds our init

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