{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"131541","rtpr_id":"nPn4C6KYWa","ticker":"HTD","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["HTD"],"title":"John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-31T20:13:23.142Z","article_body":"John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026\n\nBOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend\nIncome Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the \"Fund\"), a closed-end fund managed by John\nHancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment\nManagement (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of\n$0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of August 13, 2026,\npursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued\nas required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities\nand Exchange Commission.\n\nNotification of Sources of Distribution\n\nThis notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend\nIncome Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution\ndeclared on August 3, 2026, and payable on August 31, 2026. No action is\nrequired on your part.\n Distribution Period:                                                          August 2026\n\n Distribution Amount Per Common Share:                                         $0.1580\n\nThe following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current\ndistribution, payable August 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid\nthis fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income;\nnet realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains;\nand return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a\nper common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.\n                                                          For the period 08/01/2026-08/31/2026                                     For the fiscal year-to-date period 1\n                                                                                                                                   1/01/2025-08/31/2026 (1)\n Source                                                   Current Distribution ($)                 % Breakdown                     Total Cumulative                   % Breakdown\n                                                                                                   of the Current                  Distributions ($)                  of the Total\n                                                                                                   Distribution                                                       Cumulative Distributions\n Net Investment Income                                    0.1067                                   68 %                            1.0935                             69 %\n Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains                   0.0000                                   0 %                             0.0000                             0 %\n Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains                    0.0380                                   24 %                            0.4865                             31 %\n Return of Capital or Other Capital Source                0.0133                                   8 %                             0.0000                             0 %\n Total per common share                                   0.1580                                   100 %                           1.5800                             100 %\n\n Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on July                                                                                       9.20 %\n 31, 2026\n\n Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of                                                                                          7.18 %\n July 31, 2026\n\n Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through July                                                                                        7.50 %\n 31, 2026\n\n Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of                                                                                        5.99 %\n NAV as of July 31, 2026\n\n __________________________\n (1)  The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on\n October 31, 2026.\n\nYou should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance\nfrom the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed\ndistribution plan.\n\nThe Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net\nrealized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a\nreturn of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or\nall of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return\nof capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment\nperformance and should not be confused with \"yield\" or \"income.\"\n\nThe amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only\nestimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual\namounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon\nthe Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and\nmay be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a\nForm 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these\ndistributions for federal income tax purposes.\n\nThe Fund has declared the August 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund's\nmanaged distribution plan (the \"Plan\").  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed\nmonthly distributions in the amount of $0.1580 per share, which will continue\nto be paid monthly until further notice.\n\nIf you have questions or need additional information, please contact your\nfinancial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund\nInformation Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m.\nand 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.\n\nAn investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and\nexpenses carefully before investing.\n\nAbout Manulife John Hancock Investments\nAt Manulife John Hancock Investments, we serve investors through a specialized\nmultimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house investment\ncapabilities with a broad network of unaffiliated asset managers, backed by\nsome of the most rigorous oversight in the industry. As a result, we're able\nto offer a variety of options in each investment category, an approach that we\nbelieve truly serves the best interests of our clients. Our powerful\ncombination of global expertise, strategic partnerships, and robust\nstewardship is designed to help investors pursue better portfolio outcomes.\n\nAbout Manulife Wealth & Asset Management\nAs part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset\nManagement's mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by helping\npeople invest confidently to pursue a more secure financial future. Our\nstrength comes from the diversity of our global asset management expertise and\ndistribution capabilities. Our global investment teams span equities, fixed\nincome, alternative credit, private markets, and multi-asset solutions. We\nprovide investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to millions\nof individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the\nheart of our approach are three cultural pillars: Partner for Progress, Trust\nthrough Transparency, and Intellectual Curiosity. These values shape how we\nbuild long term relationships, develop differentiated investment strategies,\nand empower advisors and clients to seek meaningful financial outcomes.\nWhether through cutting-edge technology, AI innovation, personalized advice,\nor sustainable stewardship, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a\ntrusted partner helping clients navigate complexity and invest with\nconfidence. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For\nadditional information, please visit manulifeim.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761202-1&h=2262595414&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manulifeim.com%2Fen&a=manulifeim.com)\n.\n\nMedia Contact:\nBrian Reilly\n(617) 572-9851\n\nInvestor Contact:\n(800) 843-0090\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-tax-advantaged-dividend-income-fund-notice-to-shareholders--sources-of-distribution-under-section-19a-302865323.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-tax-advantaged-dividend-income-fund-notice-to-shareholders--sources-of-distribution-under-section-19a-302865323.html)\n\nSOURCE John Hancock Investment Management\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4C6KYWa","title":"John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"HTD","created":"2026-08-31T20:13:23.142Z","tickers":["HTD"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Notice to Shareholders - Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026\n\nBOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend\nIncome Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the \"Fund\"), a closed-end fund managed by John\nHancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment\nManagement (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of\n$0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of August 13, 2026,\npursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued\nas required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities\nand Exchange Commission.\n\nNotification of Sources of Distribution\n\nThis notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend\nIncome Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution\ndeclared on August 3, 2026, and payable on August 31, 2026. No action is\nrequired on your part.\n Distribution Period:                                                          August 2026\n\n Distribution Amount Per Common Share:                                         $0.1580\n\nThe following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current\ndistribution, payable August 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid\nthis fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income;\nnet realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains;\nand return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a\nper common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.\n                                                          For the period 08/01/2026-08/31/2026                                     For the fiscal year-to-date period 1\n                                                                                                                                   1/01/2025-08/31/2026 (1)\n Source                                                   Current Distribution ($)                 % Breakdown                     Total Cumulative                   % Breakdown\n                                                                                                   of the Current                  Distributions ($)                  of the Total\n                                                                                                   Distribution                                                       Cumulative Distributions\n Net Investment Income                                    0.1067                                   68 %                            1.0935                             69 %\n Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains                   0.0000                                   0 %                             0.0000                             0 %\n Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains                    0.0380                                   24 %                            0.4865                             31 %\n Return of Capital or Other Capital Source                0.0133                                   8 %                             0.0000                             0 %\n Total per common share                                   0.1580                                   100 %                           1.5800                             100 %\n\n Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on July                                                                                       9.20 %\n 31, 2026\n\n Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of                                                                                          7.18 %\n July 31, 2026\n\n Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through July                                                                                        7.50 %\n 31, 2026\n\n Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of                                                                                        5.99 %\n NAV as of July 31, 2026\n\n __________________________\n (1)  The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on\n October 31, 2026.\n\nYou should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance\nfrom the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed\ndistribution plan.\n\nThe Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net\nrealized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a\nreturn of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or\nall of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return\nof capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment\nperformance and should not be confused with \"yield\" or \"income.\"\n\nThe amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only\nestimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual\namounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon\nthe Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and\nmay be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a\nForm 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these\ndistributions for federal income tax purposes.\n\nThe Fund has declared the August 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund's\nmanaged distribution plan (the \"Plan\").  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed\nmonthly distributions in the amount of $0.1580 per share, which will continue\nto be paid monthly until further notice.\n\nIf you have questions or need additional information, please contact your\nfinancial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund\nInformation Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m.\nand 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.\n\nAn investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and\nexpenses carefully before investing.\n\nAbout Manulife John Hancock Investments\nAt Manulife John Hancock Investments, we serve investors through a specialized\nmultimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house investment\ncapabilities with a broad network of unaffiliated asset managers, backed by\nsome of the most rigorous oversight in the industry. As a result, we're able\nto offer a variety of options in each investment category, an approach that we\nbelieve truly serves the best interests of our clients. Our powerful\ncombination of global expertise, strategic partnerships, and robust\nstewardship is designed to help investors pursue better portfolio outcomes.\n\nAbout Manulife Wealth & Asset Management\nAs part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset\nManagement's mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by helping\npeople invest confidently to pursue a more secure financial future. Our\nstrength comes from the diversity of our global asset management expertise and\ndistribution capabilities. Our global investment teams span equities, fixed\nincome, alternative credit, private markets, and multi-asset solutions. We\nprovide investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to millions\nof individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the\nheart of our approach are three cultural pillars: Partner for Progress, Trust\nthrough Transparency, and Intellectual Curiosity. These values shape how we\nbuild long term relationships, develop differentiated investment strategies,\nand empower advisors and clients to seek meaningful financial outcomes.\nWhether through cutting-edge technology, AI innovation, personalized advice,\nor sustainable stewardship, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a\ntrusted partner helping clients navigate complexity and invest with\nconfidence. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For\nadditional information, please visit manulifeim.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761202-1&h=2262595414&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manulifeim.com%2Fen&a=manulifeim.com)\n.\n\nMedia Contact:\nBrian Reilly\n(617) 572-9851\n\nInvestor Contact:\n(800) 843-0090\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-tax-advantaged-dividend-income-fund-notice-to-shareholders--sources-of-distribution-under-section-19a-302865323.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-tax-advantaged-dividend-income-fund-notice-to-shareholders--sources-of-distribution-under-section-19a-302865323.html)\n\nSOURCE John Hancock Investment Management\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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