Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by The Bank of Nova Scotia covers the month of December 2012, with the report signed on December 27, 2012. The filing serves to incorporate by reference specific terms agreements related to structured note issuances into the bank's Registration Statement on Form F-9.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of specific debt instruments rather than consolidated financial performance.
Material Changes and Issuance Details
The filing details the issuance of two series of contingent interest notes via Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. on December 21, 2012:
- Series A Linked to the Russell 2000 Index: $2,680,000 in Callable Index Linked Contingent Interest Notes due December 27, 2019.
- Series A Linked to the S&P 500 Index: $2,125,000 in Callable Contingent Interest Range Accrual Barrier Notes due December 28, 2022.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for management guidance, outlook, or general risk commentary. The primary risk context is inherent in the structured nature of the notes, which are linked to equity indices (Russell 2000 and S&P 500) and feature contingent interest payments.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific payoff structures and barrier levels for the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 linked notes.
- Confirm the total aggregate issuance volume of these structured products within the bank's broader debt portfolio.
- Review the full Registration Statement on Form F-9 (File No. 333-179383) for comprehensive financial data not included in this 6-K.