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John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Announcement

On January 30, 2026, the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT), a closed-end fund overseen by John Hancock Investment Management LLC, communicated important information to its shareholders regarding the monthly distribution. The fund announced a payment of $0.0825 per share, with a record date of January 12, 2026, in accordance with its established managed distribution plan. This notice is a regulatory necessity following an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Key Distribution Details

The fund declared its monthly distribution on January 2, 2026, set to be disbursed to shareholders as of the stated record date. Shareholders are not required to take any action regarding this distribution. The distribution amounts for January 2026 are as follows:

• - Distribution Amount Per Common Share: $0.0825

Sources of Distribution

The sources of the current distribution were detailed in a table provided by the fund, which highlights the breakdown of individual components contributing to the distribution. For the period from January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026, the estimated sources included:

• - Net Investment Income: 0.0187 (23%)
• - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: 0.0000 (0%)
• - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: 0.0101 (12%)
• - Return of Capital or Other Sources: 0.0537 (65%)

This clarity enables shareholders to understand how the distribution amount is allocated across different income sources, helping to inform their financial decisions and tax implications. The complete estimates for total cumulative distributions from November 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, were also provided, with an aggregate of $0.2475 per share, comprising multiple income sources.

Performance Insights

As of December 31, 2025, the fund shared its average annual total return with investors. Over a five-year period, the fund achieved an impressive 8.99% average annual total return in relation to its net asset value (NAV). Furthermore, the annualized current distribution rate, expressed as a percentage of NAV, stood at 7.12%. Shareholders were advised that the cumulative total return for the fiscal year through the same date was 0.71%, indicating a modest performance within the broader market context.

Managed Distribution Plan

The fund operates under a managed distribution plan (the