JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS - John Hancock Preferred (NYSE:HPF), John Hancock Preferred (NYSE:HPS)

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock has declared monthly distributions for several closed-end funds, with specific amounts per share and distribution rates highlighted for each fund [1]. Distribution Details - 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]. - 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]. Managed 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]. - 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]. Distribution Components - Distributions under both the PDT and HTD 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]. - Additional distributions may be made to avoid federal income tax on taxable income and capital gains not included in regular distributions [4][7]. Tax Reporting - A portion of the current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, and a notice with estimated components will be sent to shareholders if the distribution does not consist solely of net investment income [8]. - Investors will receive a Form 1099-DIV at the end of each calendar year to report distributions for federal income tax purposes [9].