John Hancock Fund Announces Distribution

The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund>>> (NYSE: PDT), managed by Manulife — John Hancock Investment Management>>> and subadvised by Manulife — Manulife Investment Management>>>, announced the sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share, payable on May 29, 2026. This disclosure is mandated by an exemptive order from the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission>>>. The distribution sources for May 2026 include 85% net investment income, 1% net realized short-term capital gains, and 14% net realized long-term capital gains. For the fiscal year-to-date, the cumulative distributions are 72% net investment income, 4% net realized short-term capital gains, and 24% net realized long-term capital gains. The fund operates under a managed distribution plan, making fixed monthly payments. Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital and that these figures are estimates for tax reporting purposes.