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BNS' second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings decline 1.6% due to higher provisions and expenses offsetting revenue gains.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Meny Grauman - Head, Investor Relations Scott Thomson - President & Chief Executive Officer Raj Viswanathan - Chief Financial Officer Phil Thomas - Chief Risk Officer Aris Bogdaneris - Group Head, Canadian Banking Francisco Aristeguieta - Group Head, International Banking Travis Machen - CEO and Group Head, Global Banking & Markets Jacqui Allard - Group Head, Global Wealth Management Conference Call Participants Ebrahim Poonawala - Bank of America Gabriel Dechaine - National Bank Financial Mario Mendonca - TD Securities John Aiken - Jefferies Matthew Lee - Canaccord Genuity Doug Young - Desjardins Capital Markets Paul Holden - CIBC Lemar Persaud - Cormark Darko Mihelic - RBC Sohrab Movahedi - BMO Capital Markets Meny Grauman Good morning. Welcome to Scotiabank's 2025 Q2 Results Call.

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that missed analysts' expectations, as higher provisions for credit losses—driven in part by ongoing trade and economic uncertainty—offset revenue growth. The Toronto-based lender said net income for the quarter ended April 30 fell to C$2.03 billion, or C$1.48 per diluted share, from C$2.09 billion, or C$1.57 per share, a year earlier.

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.16 per share a year ago.

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TORONTO , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Scotiabank (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced its intention to redeem all outstanding US $1,250 million 4.900% Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the "Notes") at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption. The redemption of the Notes will occur on June 4, 2025.

Bank of Nova Scotia has underperformed over the last decade, but is poised for a turnaround under new CEO Scott Thomson. The bank's new strategy focuses on growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, while exiting less profitable markets like Colombia. Emphasis is on capital-light businesses such as wealth management and increasing efficiency in existing operations, particularly in Latin America.

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