TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2026 /CNW/ -- Scotiabank today announced a dividend on the outstanding common shares of the Bank, payable on October 28, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 6, 2026:

Scotiabank

Common Shares

Dividend No. 629 of $1.14 per share

Holders may elect to receive their dividends in common shares of the Bank in lieu of cash dividends, in accordance with the Bank's Shareholder Dividend and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Bank determines whether the additional common shares will be purchased on the open market or issued by the Bank from treasury.

As previously announced, until such time as the Bank elects otherwise, the Bank has discontinued the issuance of common shares from treasury under the Plan. Purchases of common shares under the Plan will be made by Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as agent under the Plan, in the secondary market in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. All brokerage commissions or service charges in connection with such purchases will be paid by the Bank.

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