JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for November 2025, as part of its managed distribution plan, with the payment date set for November 28, 2025 [1][5]. Distribution Details - The distribution amount per common share is $0.0825, payable to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025 [1][2]. - The estimated sources of the current distribution are as follows: - Net Investment Income: $0.0547 (66%) - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: $0.0071 (9%) - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: $0.0207 (25%) - Return of Capital or Other Capital Source: $0.0000 (0%) [3]. Fiscal Year Performance - The current fiscal year for the Fund began on November 1, 2025, and will end on October 31, 2026 [3]. - The average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on October 31, 2025, is 10.51% [3]. - The annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025, is 7.08% [3]. - The cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through October 31, 2025, is 11.01% [3]. - The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025, is 0.59% [3].