John Hancock Fund Discloses July Distribution Sources

For the July 2026 period, the fund allocated 45% of the $0.1580 payout from net investment income, while the remaining 55% was categorized as a return of capital or other capital source. No portion of this month's distribution was derived from realized short-term or long-term capital gains. Looking at the fiscal year-to-date figures, which began on November 1, 2025, 70% of total distributions originated from net investment income, with the remaining 30% coming from realized long-term capital gains.

The fund management emphasizes that these figures are estimates provided for regulatory compliance and do not serve as formal tax reporting. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV at the end of the calendar year to clarify the tax status of these payments. The fund maintains its current managed distribution plan, which commits to fixed monthly payments of $0.1580 per share until further notice. Investors are cautioned that a return of capital does not inherently indicate the fund's investment performance and should not be equated with traditional yield.