Boston, Nov. 28, 2025 – The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced its monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share. Shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025, will receive the distribution, payable on November 28, 2025, under the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

Distribution Breakdown
The Fund provided an estimated breakdown of the sources of the November distribution:

• Net investment income: $0.0547 per share (66%)
• Net realized long-term capital gains: $0.0207 per share (25%)
• Net realized short-term capital gains: $0.0071 per share (9%)
• Return of capital or other sources: $0.0000 (0%)

The total distribution per share for November is $0.0825, consistent with the Fund’s fixed monthly distribution plan. Year-to-date, the Fund’s cumulative distributions reflect the same composition.

Performance Metrics

• Average annual total return (5 years ended Oct. 31, 2025): 10.51% (NAV basis)
• Annualized current distribution rate (as of Oct. 31, 2025): 7.08% (NAV basis)
• Cumulative total return for fiscal year through Oct. 31, 2025: 11.01% (NAV basis)
• Fiscal year-to-date distribution rate: 0.59% (NAV basis)

Investors are reminded that the distribution amount does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance. Actual tax reporting will depend on the Fund’s investment results over the fiscal year, with detailed information provided on Form 1099-DIV.

About the Fund and Manager
The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund follows a managed distribution plan, providing fixed monthly payouts to shareholders. Its portfolio is designed to generate income through a combination of dividends, interest, and realized capital gains, overseen through a multi-manager approach combining John Hancock’s in-house expertise with specialized asset managers.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments
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