Scotiabank today announced a Share Selling Program in Canada and the United Kingdom for registered shareholders and beneficial owners of 99 or fewer of The Bank of Nova Scotia’s common shares as of October 22.

The voluntary program enables eligible shareholders to sell their shares without paying a brokerage commission.

The program begins October 23 and will expire at 16:00 ET on December 18, unless extended.

Information about the program and participation documents will be mailed to eligible shareholders.

Scotiabank has retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications Canada, Inc. to manage the program.

Shareholders should direct any questions regarding the program to them toll-free at 1-800-890-1037 (English) or 1-888-890-2933 (French).