{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"133166","rtpr_id":"nPn2BqJNWa","ticker":"HPF","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["HPF","HPI","HPS","HTD","PDT"],"title":"John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-01T20:16:25.323Z","article_body":"John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026\n\nBOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock closed-end funds listed\nbelow declared their monthly distributions today as follows:\n\n Declaration Date:                September 1, 2026\n Ex Date:                         September 11, 2026\n Record Date:                     September 11, 2026\n Payment Date:                    September 30, 2026\n\n \n Ticker  Fund Name                  Distribution   Change From             Market Price   Annualized\n                                    Per Share      Previous Distribution   as of          Current\n                                                                           8/31/2026      Distribution Rate\n                                                                                          at Market\n HPI     Preferred Income Fund I    $0.1235        -                       $15.85         9.35 %\n HPF     Preferred Income Fund II   $0.1235        -                       $15.57         9.52 %\n HPS     Preferred Income Fund III  $0.1100        -                       $13.88         9.51 %\n PDT     Premium Dividend Fund      $0.0883        -                       $12.61         8.40 %\n HTD     Tax-Advantaged Dividend    $0.1580        -                       $25.21         7.52 %\n         Income Fund\n\nJohn Hancock Premium Dividend Fund\n\nPremium Dividend Fund (the \"Fund\") declared its monthly distribution pursuant\nto the Fund's managed distribution plan (the \"PDT Plan\"). Under the PDT Plan,\nthe Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0883 per share.\nThis amount will be paid monthly until further notice.\n\nDistributions under the PDT Plan may consist of net investment income, net\nrealized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and,\nto the extent necessary, return of capital.\n\nThe Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not\nincurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net\ncapital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions\nand (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income\nand capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly\ndistributions.\n\nThe Board may amend the terms of the PDT Plan or terminate the PDT Plan at any\ntime.\n\nJohn Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund\n\nTax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the \"Fund\") declared its monthly\ndistribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the \"HTD\nPlan\"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount\nequal to $0.1580 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further\nnotice.\n\nDistributions under the HTD Plan may consist of net investment income, net\nrealized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and,\nto the extent necessary, return of capital.\n\nThe Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not\nincurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net\ncapital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions\nand (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income\nand capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly\ndistributions.\n\nThe Board may amend the terms of the HTD Plan or terminate the HTD Plan at any\ntime.\n\nA portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net\ninvestment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand\nthat a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund.\nAs required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the\nestimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the\ntime of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such\nnotice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4765166-1&h=603056367&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jhinvestments.com%2F&a=www.jhinvestments.com)\n. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates\nindicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax\ncharacterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year,\ninvestors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report\ndistributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.\n\nStatements in this press release that are not historical facts are\nforward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws.\nYou should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking\nstatements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which\nare, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results\nto differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.\n\nAn investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and\nexpenses carefully before investing.\n\nAbout Manulife John Hancock Investments\n\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\n\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=4765166-1&h=2103329505&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manulifeim.com%2Fen&a=manulifeim.com)\n.\n Media Contact:              Brian Reilly\n                            (617) 572-9851\n Investor Contact:          (800) 843-0090\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions-302866796.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions-302866796.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":"nPn2BqJNWa","title":"John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"HPF","created":"2026-09-01T20:16:25.323Z","tickers":["HPF","HPI","HPS","HTD","PDT"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026\n\nBOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Hancock closed-end funds listed\nbelow declared their monthly distributions today as follows:\n\n Declaration Date:                September 1, 2026\n Ex Date:                         September 11, 2026\n Record Date:                     September 11, 2026\n Payment Date:                    September 30, 2026\n\n \n Ticker  Fund Name                  Distribution   Change From             Market Price   Annualized\n                                    Per Share      Previous Distribution   as of          Current\n                                                                           8/31/2026      Distribution Rate\n                                                                                          at Market\n HPI     Preferred Income Fund I    $0.1235        -                       $15.85         9.35 %\n HPF     Preferred Income Fund II   $0.1235        -                       $15.57         9.52 %\n HPS     Preferred Income Fund III  $0.1100        -                       $13.88         9.51 %\n PDT     Premium Dividend Fund      $0.0883        -                       $12.61         8.40 %\n HTD     Tax-Advantaged Dividend    $0.1580        -                       $25.21         7.52 %\n         Income Fund\n\nJohn Hancock Premium Dividend Fund\n\nPremium Dividend Fund (the \"Fund\") declared its monthly distribution pursuant\nto the Fund's managed distribution plan (the \"PDT Plan\"). Under the PDT Plan,\nthe Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0883 per share.\nThis amount will be paid monthly until further notice.\n\nDistributions under the PDT Plan may consist of net investment income, net\nrealized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and,\nto the extent necessary, return of capital.\n\nThe Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not\nincurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net\ncapital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions\nand (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income\nand capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly\ndistributions.\n\nThe Board may amend the terms of the PDT Plan or terminate the PDT Plan at any\ntime.\n\nJohn Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund\n\nTax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the \"Fund\") declared its monthly\ndistribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the \"HTD\nPlan\"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount\nequal to $0.1580 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further\nnotice.\n\nDistributions under the HTD Plan may consist of net investment income, net\nrealized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and,\nto the extent necessary, return of capital.\n\nThe Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not\nincurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net\ncapital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions\nand (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income\nand capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly\ndistributions.\n\nThe Board may amend the terms of the HTD Plan or terminate the HTD Plan at any\ntime.\n\nA portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net\ninvestment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand\nthat a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund.\nAs required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the\nestimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the\ntime of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such\nnotice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4765166-1&h=603056367&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jhinvestments.com%2F&a=www.jhinvestments.com)\n. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates\nindicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax\ncharacterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year,\ninvestors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report\ndistributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.\n\nStatements in this press release that are not historical facts are\nforward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws.\nYou should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking\nstatements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which\nare, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results\nto differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.\n\nAn investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and\nexpenses carefully before investing.\n\nAbout Manulife John Hancock Investments\n\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\n\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=4765166-1&h=2103329505&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manulifeim.com%2Fen&a=manulifeim.com)\n.\n Media Contact:              Brian Reilly\n                            (617) 572-9851\n Investor Contact:          (800) 843-0090\n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions-302866796.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions-302866796.html)\n\nSOURCE John Hancock Investment Management\n\n\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved."},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-01T20:16:25.379269008Z","server_sent_at_ms":1788293785379},"received_at":"2026-09-01T20:16:25.466Z","source_url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions-302866796.html"},"analysis":{"id":"122062","press_release_id":"133166","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Investment Trusts","sector":"Financials"},"redFlags":["Distributions may include return of capital"],"eventType":"dividend","narrative":"John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1235 per share, unchanged from the previous month.\n\nBased on a market price of $15.57 as of August 31, the distribution equates to an annualized yield of 9.52%.\n\nThe fund operates under a managed distribution plan, where payments may consist of net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine monthly distribution declaration; no material changes."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"market_price":15.57,"annualized_yield":"9.52%","distribution_per_share":0.1235}},"quotedText":"","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Brian Reilly","role":"Media Contact"}],"products":["John Hancock Preferred Income Fund I","John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III","John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund","John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund"],"companies":[{"name":"John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II","ticker":"HPF","relationship":"Filer"},{"name":"John Hancock Investment Management","relationship":"Investment Manager"},{"name":"Manulife Financial Corporation","relationship":"Parent Company"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$0.1235","context":"monthly distribution per share for HPF"},{"amount":"$15.57","context":"market price of HPF as of 8/31/2026"},{"amount":"$0.0883","context":"monthly distribution per share for PDT"},{"amount":"$0.1580","context":"monthly distribution per share for HTD"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Routine monthly distribution declaration under existing managed distribution plans with no change in rates for any of the funds listed."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[{"ticker":"HPI","relevance":"family fund"},{"ticker":"HPS","relevance":"family fund"},{"ticker":"PDT","relevance":"family fund"},{"ticker":"HTD","relevance":"family fund"}],"primary":"HPF"},"globalImportance":10,"audienceRelevance":15,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"mid_cap_fund","eventGravity":"routine_dividend"}},"event_type":"dividend","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"neutral","material_impact_score":1,"narrative":"John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1235 per share, unchanged from the previous month.\n\nBased on a market price of $15.57 as of August 31, the distribution equates to an annualized yield of 9.52%.\n\nThe fund operates under a managed distribution plan, where payments may consist of net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"market_price":15.57,"annualized_yield":"9.52%","distribution_per_share":0.1235}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Brian Reilly","role":"Media Contact"}],"products":["John Hancock Preferred Income Fund I","John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III","John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund","John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund"],"companies":[{"name":"John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II","ticker":"HPF","relationship":"Filer"},{"name":"John Hancock Investment Management","relationship":"Investment Manager"},{"name":"Manulife Financial Corporation","relationship":"Parent Company"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$0.1235","context":"monthly distribution per share for HPF"},{"amount":"$15.57","context":"market price of HPF as of 8/31/2026"},{"amount":"$0.0883","context":"monthly distribution per share for PDT"},{"amount":"$0.1580","context":"monthly distribution per share for HTD"}]},"model_name":"glm-4.7","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-09-01T21:02:51.593Z","global_importance":10,"audience_relevance":15,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"mid_cap_fund","eventGravity":"routine_dividend"}},"durationMs":314606,"modelName":"glm-4.7"}}