6-K
Bank Of Nova Scotia (BNS)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: January, 2026
Commission File Number: 002-09048
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
(Name of registrant)
40 Temperance Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 0B4
Attention: Secretary’s Department (Tel.: (416) 866-3672)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in The Bank of Nova Scotia’s registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-199099) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-282565) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: January 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Nives Gaiotto |
| Name: | Nives Gaiotto | |
| Title: | Director and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Notification of Meeting and Record Date |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
| Investor Services | |
|---|---|
| Computershare Trust Company of Canada<br><br><br>650 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W Suite 700 | |
| Montreal, Quebec | |
| H3A 3T2 | |
| Telephone<br>1-877-982-8767<br><br><br>**www.**computershare.com | Canada |
| Australia | |
| Channel Islands | |
| Hong Kong | |
| Germany | |
| Ireland | |
| New Zealand | |
| Philippines | |
| South Africa | |
| United Kingdom | |
| USA |
January 6, 2026
| To: | Canadian Securities Commissions |
|---|
The Toronto Stock Exchange
The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited
Dear Sirs:
Subject: The Bank of Nova Scotia - Notification of Meeting and Record Date
We advise the following with respect to the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders for the subject Corporation:
| 1. | Name of the Reporting Issuer | : | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Date Fixed for the Meeting | : | April 14, 2026 |
| 3. | Record Date for Notice | : | February 17, 2026 |
| 4. | Record Date for Voting | : | February 17, 2026 |
| 5. | Beneficial Ownership Determination Date | : | February 17, 2026 |
| 6. | Classes or Series of Securities that entitle the holder to receive Notice of the Meeting | : | Common |
| 7. | Classes or Series of Securities that entitle the holder to Vote at the Meeting | : | Common |
| 8. | ISIN / CUSIP | : | CA0641491075 /064149107 |
| 9. | Whether special meeting (as defined in NI 54-101) | : | Yes |
| 10. | Meeting Location | : | Toronto, ON |
| 11. | Issuer sending proxy related materials directly to NOBO | : | No |
| 12. | Issuer paying delivery to OBO | : | Yes |
| 13. | Notice and Access (NAA) Requirements | ||
| NAA for Beneficial Holders | : | Yes | |
| NAA for Registered Holders | : | Yes |
Yours truly,
(Signed)
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA
Agent for The Bank of Nova Scotia