TORONTO, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Manulife Investment Management today announced an update to its U.S. Core Value Equity Team. As of June 12, 2025, Jonathan T. White, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, has been appointed Head of the Core Value Equity team as a result of Emory W. (Sandy) Sanders, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Core Value Equity, leaving the firm.

Mr. White has been co-leading the team since 2020 and worked closely with Mr. Sanders and the team for more than 20 years, ensuring both continuity in leadership and team strategy. The investment philosophy, process, and core team will remain unchanged.

The Core Value Equity Team, under Jonathan's leadership, is comprised of eight investment professional averaging 16-years of industry experience. This robust team structure ensures that it's well-equipped to meet client needs and support future growth, as we seek to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns for our clients.

The following mutual funds are subject to the changes mentioned above: Manulife Balanced Equity Private Pool, Manulife Global Franchise Fund, Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund, Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Class, Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund, Manulife U.S. Balanced Private Trust, Manulife U.S. Dollar Strategic Balanced Yield Fund, Manulife U.S. Dollar U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and Manulife U.S. Equity Private Pool.

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Manulife Investment Management Announces Updates to U.S. Core Value Equity Team