Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing is submitted by The Bank of Nova Scotia for the month of May 2023, with a filing date of May 24, 2023. The registrant is a foreign private issuer reporting pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The report is incorporated by reference into the company's registration statements on Form S-8 and Form F-3.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a procedural report to incorporate certifications rather than a financial results announcement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document contains no comparative data against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or disclosures regarding contingencies and unusual items. The primary content is the inclusion of Exhibit 99.1, which consists of certifications required under Canadian securities legislation.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of Exhibit 99.1 (Certifications required under Canadian securities legislation) to understand the specific compliance matters addressed.
- Confirm that this filing does not supersede any previously issued financial results or press releases for the period.
- Review the referenced registration statements (Form S-8 File No. 333-19099 and Form F-3 File No. 333-261476) for the context of the incorporation by reference.