JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock has declared monthly distributions for several closed-end funds, indicating a commitment to providing consistent returns to investors through managed distribution plans [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Distributions - The Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) declared a distribution of $0.1235 per share, with a market price of $16.07 and an annualized current distribution rate of 9.22% [1]. - The Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) declared a distribution of $0.1100 per share, with a market price of $14.41 and an annualized current distribution rate of 9.16% [1]. - The Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) declared a distribution of $0.0825 per share, with a market price of $12.70 and an annualized current distribution rate of 7.80% [1][2]. - The Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD) declared a distribution of $0.1580 per share, with a market price of $23.66 and an annualized current distribution rate of 8.01% [1][5]. Group 2: Distribution Plans - The Premium Dividend Fund operates under a managed distribution plan (PDT Plan), ensuring monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share until further notice [2][5]. - The Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund operates under a managed distribution plan (HTD Plan), ensuring monthly distributions of $0.1580 per share until further notice [5][6]. - Distributions under both plans may include net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains, and potentially a return of capital [3][6]. Group 3: Additional Distribution Information - The funds may make additional distributions to avoid federal income tax on taxable income and capital gains not included in regular distributions [4][7]. - Shareholders will receive a notice detailing the estimated components of distributions if they do not consist solely of net investment income [8].