Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by The Bank of Nova Scotia covers the month of August 2012, with the report signed on August 8, 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 consolidated financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt levels, or liquidity ratios for the reporting period. The document focuses exclusively on the terms of specific securities issuances.
Material Changes and Issuance Details
The filing details the issuance of three series of structured notes through Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. in early August 2012:
- August 3, 2012: $12,945,000 in Buffered Participation Notes with a Digital Coupon, Series A, linked to the Russell 2000 Index, due February 6, 2014.
- August 6, 2012: $11,065,000 in Capped Buffered Enhanced Participation Notes, Series A, linked to the MSCI EAFE Index, due February 11, 2014.
- August 6, 2012: $3,740,000 in Capped Buffered Enhanced Participation Notes, Series A, linked to the MSCI EAFE Index, due February 11, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or a discussion of general corporate risks. The primary risk context is inherent to the structured products described, which are linked to the performance of the Russell 2000 and MSCI EAFE indices with specific buffer and cap features.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total aggregate issuance amount of $27,750,000 across the three note series.
- Confirm the maturity dates of February 6, 2014, and February 11, 2014, for the respective tranches.
- Review the full Terms Agreements (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) to understand the specific payoff structures, buffer levels, and cap limits linked to the underlying indices.
- Check the bank's Form 20-F for broader financial performance data not included in this specific 6-K filing.