John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund pays July distribution of $0.09 a share

• John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund declared a July 2026 monthly distribution of USD 0.09 per share, paid July 31.
• Estimated July payout mix: USD 0.03 net investment income (33%) plus USD 0.06 return of capital (67%).
• Fiscal year-to-date distributions total USD 0.75 per share, sourced mainly from net investment income (72%) plus long-term gains (23%).
• Annualized current distribution rate was 7.38% of NAV as of June 30, 2026; five-year average annual total return was 8%.

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