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

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock Diversified Income Fund has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.2500 per share, payable to shareholders as of December 11, 2025, under its managed distribution plan [1][6]. Distribution Details - The distribution amount for December 2025 is set at $0.2500 per common share, with no action required from shareholders [2]. - The estimated sources of the current distribution include: - Net Investment Income: $0.1253 (50%) - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: $0.1247 (50%) - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: $0.0000 (0%) - Return of Capital or Other Capital Source: $0.0000 (0%) [3]. Cumulative Distribution Information - Cumulative distributions for the fiscal year to date are as follows: - Total: $1.0022 per common share - Breakdown: - Net Investment Income: $0.6344 (63%) - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: $0.1671 (17%) - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: $0.1191 (12%) - Return of Capital or Other Capital Source: $0.0816 (8%) [3]. Fund Performance Metrics - The average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the past five years is 9.28% [3]. - The annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of November 28, 2025, is 8.14% [3]. - The cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through November 28, 2025, is 13.16% [3]. - The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of November 28, 2025, is 8.16% [3]. Managed Distribution Plan - The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan, which allows for fixed quarterly distributions of $0.2500 per share, continuing until further notice [6].