Scotiabank Wins Approval To Repurchase Up To 15 Mln Shares

Scotiabank received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to repurchase up to 15 million common shares. The authorized buyback is a direct capital-return action that can support EPS and shareholder value, though 15 million shares likely represent a modest portion of the float. Approval by both TSX and OSFI reduces regulatory uncertainty around execution. Monitor announced timing, buyback method and actual volumes for potential near-term share-price impact.

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Scotiabank received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to repurchase up to 15 million common shares. The authorized buyback is a direct capital-return action that can support EPS and shareholder value, though 15 million shares likely represent a modest portion of the float. Approval by both TSX and OSFI reduces regulatory uncertainty around execution. Monitor announced timing, buyback method and actual volumes for potential near-term share-price impact.