BNS

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: The Bank of Nova Scotia
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: March 2014 (Filed March 6, 2014)
Purpose: Submission of corporate governance documents related to the 182nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a vehicle to incorporate shareholder meeting materials by reference and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

No material financial changes versus the prior comparable period are disclosed in this filing. The document focuses on procedural matters regarding the Annual Meeting.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: None provided in this specific filing text.
Exhibits Included:

• Exhibit 99.1: Notice of the 182nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Proxy Circular.
• Exhibit 99.2: Form of Proxy.
• Exhibit 99.3: Mandate of the Board of Directors.

Risks and Contingencies: Not explicitly detailed in the filing text; investors should refer to the incorporated Proxy Circular (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed risk factors and governance mandates.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the date and agenda of the 182nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Exhibit 99.1.
• Review the "Mandate of the Board of Directors" (Exhibit 99.3) for changes in governance structure.
• Consult the full Proxy Circular for financial highlights and executive compensation details not present in this summary.
• Confirm the incorporation by reference status for registration statements on Form S-8 and Form F-3.