Scotiabank Approved to Repurchase Up to 15 Million Common Shares

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The Bank of Nova Scotia received approval for a new normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 15 million common shares, representing approximately 1.2% of its outstanding shares, following the completion of its previous bid.

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• New Share Repurchase Program Approved

  Scotiabank received approval from the TSX and OSFI for a new normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 15 million of its common shares.

• Significant Capital Allocation

  The new bid represents approximately 1.2% of the bank's 1,231,433,660 common shares outstanding as of March 24, 2026, valued at over $1 billion at current market prices.

• Follows Completed Prior Bid

  The new program commences on April 7, 2026, immediately after the bank fully utilized its existing bid, having repurchased all 20 million common shares for a total of $1.809 billion.

• Strategic Purpose

  The program aims to provide flexibility in managing the bank's capital position, offset options exercise dilution, and generate shareholder value, with all purchased shares to be cancelled.

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The Bank of Nova Scotia's approval for a new normal course issuer bid, allowing the repurchase of up to 15 million common shares, signals a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders. This program, representing approximately 1.2% of outstanding shares and valued at over $1 billion, follows the full utilization of its previous bid. The consistent and immediate launch of a new repurchase program indicates management's confidence in the bank's financial position and its strategy to enhance shareholder value and manage dilution.