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BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Funds
III announces that the dial-in instructions for the special meeting
of shareholders of John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund (formerly, John
Hancock U.S. Quality Growth Fund), a series of John Hancock Funds
III, scheduled to be held telephonically on December 18, 2020 at 2:00
p.m., Eastern Time, have changed. Shareholders eligible
to vote may attend the special meeting of shareholders using the
revised dial-in instructions below:
1-844-303-4325 (Conference ID 947 386 134#)
Note that this meeting is limited to shareholders of John
Hancock U.S. Growth Fund or their proxies.
A notice and proxy statement related to this special shareholder
meeting were filed with the SEC on October
20, 2020 (Accession number 0001140361-20-023421) and mailed
to shareholders of John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund on or about
November 5, 2020. In addition, all
proxy materials are available on the Internet at
https://www.jhinvestments.com/resources/all-resources/other/john-hancock-u-s-growth-fund-proxy-statement.
The purpose of the special meeting of shareholders is to approve an
update of John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund's diversification
status.
As described in the proxy statement, the special meeting will be
held in a virtual format only in light of public health concerns
regarding COVID-19. The special meeting will be accessible solely
by means of remote communication.
Shareholders are not required to attend the special meeting to
vote. Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the special
meeting, John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund urges its shareholders to
authorize a proxy to vote their shares in advance of the special
meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy statement.
Clients should carefully consider a fund's investment
objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. To
request a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other
important information, call us at 800-225-5291, or visit us at
jhinvestments.com. Please read the prospectus carefully
before investing.
Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of
principal.
Statements in this press release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should
exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking
statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other
factors which are, in some cases, beyond John Hancock U.S. Growth
Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
About John Hancock Investment Management
John Hancock has helped individuals and
institutions build and protect wealth since 1862. Today, we're one
of the strongest and most-recognized financial brands. John Hancock
Investment Management, a company of Manulife Investment Management,
serves investors globally through a unique multimanager approach:
We search the world to find proven portfolio teams with specialized
expertise for every strategy we offer, then we apply robust
investment oversight to ensure they continue to meet our
uncompromising standards and serve the best interests of our
shareholders. Our approach to asset management has led to a diverse
set of investments deeply rooted in investor needs, along with
strong risk-adjusted returns across asset classes.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife
Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management
segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a
century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our
parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement
plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public
and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint
that spans 17 countries and territories. We complement these
capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset
managers from around the world. We're committed to investing
responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global
frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with
companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high
standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we
believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace
retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our
retirement plan administration and investment expertise to
help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better
retirement.
As of September 30, 2020, Manulife
Investment Management had CAD$923
billion (US$692 billion) in
assets under management and administration. Not all offerings
are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information,
please visit manulifeim.com.
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