Bank of Nova Scotia Files Prospectus Supplement

TL;DR

BNS filed a prospectus supplement on 4/7/26. Details on securities TBD.

AI Summary

The Bank of Nova Scotia filed a 424B2 prospectus supplement on April 7, 2026, related to its previously filed registration statement. This filing details the terms of securities being offered, but specific details on the securities, amounts, or pricing are not provided in this excerpt.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates the bank is preparing to offer new securities, which could impact its capital structure and future financial activities.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine prospectus filing and does not contain new material risks or negative information.

Key Players & Entities

• BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (company) — Filer of the 424B2 document
• 0000009631 (company) — CIK number for Bank of Nova Scotia
• 2026-04-07 (date) — Filing date of the 424B2 document

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1,000 — ior to maturity Minimum investment of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in exc
• $927.67 — he Trade Date is expected to be between $927.67 and $957.67 per $1,000 Principal Amount
• $957.67 — e is expected to be between $927.67 and $957.67 per $1,000 Principal Amount, which will
• $20.00 — d broker-dealers at a discount of up to $20.00 (2.00%) per Principal Amount of the Not
• $78.75 — receive a Contingent Coupon of at least $78.75 per Note (equal to at least 31.50% per
• $100.00 — mptions Hypothetical Initial Value: $100.00 Hypothetical Contingent Coupon Barrie
• $60 — ical Contingent Coupon Barrier Value: $60.00, which is 60.00% of the hypothetical
• $15.00 — al Initial Value Contingent Coupon: $15.00 per Note on each Contingent Coupon Paym
• $120.00 — Date and First Call Observation Date $120.00 $1,015.00 (Payment upon an Automatic
• $1,015.00 — First Call Observation Date $120.00 $1,015.00 (Payment upon an Automatic Call plus Co
• $0.00 — and Contingent Coupon Barrier Value) $0.00 Final Value Final Valuation Date
• $85.00 — Final Value Final Valuation Date $85.00 $1,015.00 Total payment (per Note):
• $40.00 — Final Value Final Valuation Date $40.00 $400.00 Total payment (per Note):
• $400.00 — Value Final Valuation Date $40.00 $400.00 Total payment (per Note): $400.00 (

Filing Documents

• bns_424b2-12405.htm (424B2) — 239KB
• image1.gif (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
• image2.gif (GRAPHIC) — 16KB
• 0001839882-26-019378.txt ( ) — 268KB

From the Filing

The information in this Preliminary Pricing Supplement is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these Notes until the Pricing Supplement is delivered in final form. We are not selling these Notes, nor are we soliciting offers to buy these Notes, in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted. Subject to Completion. Dated April 7, 2026 Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-282565 The Bank of Nova Scotia $ Autocallable Contingent Coupon Notes Due April 4, 2029 Linked to the Common Stock of Coinbase Global, Inc. General Any capitalized terms used but not defined in the following bullets have the meaning set forth under "Summary" in this pricing supplement. The notes offered by this pricing supplement (the "Notes") are unsubordinated and unsecured debt securities of The Bank of Nova Scotia (the "Bank") and any payments on the Notes are subject to the credit risk of the Bank Payments on the Notes are based on the performance of the common stock of Coinbase Global, Inc. (the "Reference Asset"), as described below The Notes will be automatically called if the Closing Value of the Reference Asset on any Call Observation Date is equal to or greater than the Initial Value If the Notes have not been automatically called and the Closing Value on any Contingent Coupon Observation Date (as specified in this pricing supplement) is equal to or greater than the Contingent Coupon Barrier Value, the Notes will pay a Contingent Coupon (as specified under "Summary" below) on the corresponding Contingent Coupon Payment Date If the Notes are not automatically called, the Payment at Maturity will be based solely on the Reference Asset Return (which measures the performance of the Reference Asset from the Initial Value to the Final Value); the Final Value will be the Closing Value of the Reference Asset on the Final Valuation Date If the Notes are not automatically called and the Final Value is equal to or greater than the Barrier Value, you will receive the Principal Amount of your Notes on the Maturity Date, in addition to any Contingent Coupon due on such date If the Notes are not automatically called and the Final Value is less than the Barrier Value, you will suffer a loss on the Notes equal to the depreciation of the Reference Asset and you may lose up to 100% of the Principal Amount The Notes do not guarantee interest and you may not receive any Contingent Coupons on the Notes The Notes are expected to price on April 16, 2026 and are expected to settle on April 21, 2026 and will have a term of approximately 3 years, if not automatically called prior to maturity Minimum investment of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof CUSIP / ISIN: 06419HQ98 / US06419HQ981 See "Summary" beginning on page P-3 herein for additional information All payments on the Notes will be made in cash. Any payment on your Notes is subject to the creditworthiness of the Bank. Investment in the Notes involves certain risks. You should refer to "Additional Risks" beginning on page P-10 herein and "Additional Risk Factors Specific to the Notes" beginning on page PS-6 of the accompanying product supplement and "Risk Factors" beginning on page S-2 of the accompanying prospectus supplement and on page 8 of the accompanying prospectus. The initial estimated value of your Notes at the time the terms of your Notes are set on the Trade Date is expected to be between $927.67 and $957.67 per $1,000 Principal Amount, which will be less than the Original Issue Price of your Notes listed below. See "Additional Information Regarding Estimated Value of the Notes" on the following page and "Additional Risks — Risks Relating to Estimated Value and Liquidity" beginning on page P-11 of this document for additional information. The actual value of your Notes at any time will reflect many factors and cannot be predicted with accuracy. Per Note Total Original Issue Price 100.00% $ Underwriting commissions (1) Up to 2.00% $ Proceeds to The Bank of Nova Scotia At least 98.00% $ (1) Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. ("SCUSA"), our affiliate, will purchase the Notes from us at the Principal Amount and, as part of the distribution of the Notes, will sell the Notes to other registered broker-dealers at a discount of up to $20.00 (2.00%) per Principal Amount of the Notes, or will offer the Notes directly to investors. See "Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)" herein. Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the Notes or passed upon the accuracy or the adequacy of this pricing supplement, the accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement or prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. The Notes are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "CDIC") pursuant to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corpor