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    JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

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    BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended September 30, 2023 is also available below.

    Three Months Ended 09/30/24

    Ticker

    Fund Name

    Current Fiscal Year End

    Net Investment Income

    Per Common Share

    NAV

    Total Managed Assets



    Total Net Assets

    HEQ

    Hedged Equity & Income Fund

    12/31

    $1,582,465

    $0.131

    $12.32

    $149,051,165



    $149,051,165

    BTO

    Financial Opportunities Fund

     12/31

    $2,051,601

    $0.104

    $32.77

    $776,103,091

    *

    $646,103,091



















    Three Months Ended 09/30/23

    Ticker

    Fund Name

    Current Fiscal Year End

    Net Investment Income

    Per Common Share

    NAV

    Total Managed Assets



    Total Net Assets

    HEQ

    Hedged Equity & Income Fund

    12/31

    $1,317,214

    $0.108

    $11.13

    $136,251,558



    $136,251,558

    BTO

    Financial Opportunities Fund

     12/31

    $2,044,240

    $0.104

    $24.53

    $607,094,881

    *

    $482,094,881



















    *Total managed assets include assets attributable to borrowings under a Liquidity Agreement.

     

    1 

    Earnings refer to net investment income, which is comprised of the Fund's interest and dividend income, less expenses. Earnings presented represent past earnings and there is no guarantee of future results.

    Amounts distributed by the Funds may vary from the earnings shown above and will be announced in separate press releases. Up-to-date distribution rate information is available on John Hancock Investment Management's web site at www.jhinvestments.com  by clicking on "Closed-End Funds" under the "Daily Prices" tab.

    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 the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

    An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.

    About John Hancock Investment Management

    A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

    About Manulife Investment Management

    Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for 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 18 geographies. 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. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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    SOURCE John Hancock Investment Management

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    • What period do the reported earnings cover for the John Hancock Closed-End Funds?

      The John Hancock Closed-End Funds reported earnings for the three months ending on September 30, 2024, indicating financial performance across their funds.

    • What was the net investment income for the Hedged Equity & Income Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2024?

      The Hedged Equity & Income Fund (HEQ) reported a net investment income of $1,582,465 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which is an increase from $1,317,214 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

    • How did the net investment income for the Financial Opportunities Fund change from 2023 to 2024?

      The Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) saw an increase in net investment income from $2,044,240 for September 30, 2023, to $2,051,601 for September 30, 2024.

    • What were the total managed assets for the Financial Opportunities Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2024?

      The total managed assets for the Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) noted in the report for September 30, 2024, are $776,103,091, while for the previous year, it was $607,094,881.

    • What do the earnings represent in the context of the John Hancock Closed-End Funds?

      The earnings reported are primarily net investment income, which comprises interest and dividend income minus expenses, but amounts distributed may vary from reported earnings.

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