JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS - SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) declared a monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share, payable November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record November 13, 2025, under its managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates the November distribution is funded 75% by net investment income, 10% by net realized short-term gains, 15% by net realized long-term gains, and 0% by return of capital. The annualized distribution rate was 7.30% of NAV as of October 31, 2025.

Positive

• Monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share
• 75% of November distribution from net investment income
• Annualized distribution rate 7.30% of NAV as of Oct 31, 2025

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• None.

BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.   

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution declared on November 3, 2025, and payable on November 28, 2025. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:	November 2025
Distribution Amount Per Common Share:	$0.1580

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable November 28, 2025, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

		For the period 11/01/2025-11/30/2025				For the fiscal year-to-date period 11/01/2025-11/30/2025 1
Source		Current  Distribution ($)		% Breakdown  of the Current Distribution		Total Cumulative Distributions ($)		% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions
Net Investment Income		0.1183		75 %		0.1183		75 %
Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains		0.0159		10 %		0.0159		10 %
Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains		0.0238		15 %		0.0238		15 %
Return of Capital or Other Capital Source		0.0000		0 %		0.0000		0 %
Total per common share		0.1580		100 %		0.1580		100 %
Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on October 31, 2025								11.79 %
Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025								7.30 %
Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through October 31, 2025								12.98 %
Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025								0.61 %

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	1  The Fund's current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2026.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the November 2025 distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan").  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.1580 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

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.

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FAQ

What is the November 2025 distribution for John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD)?

The Fund declared a monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share, payable November 28, 2025.

How was the HTD November 2025 distribution funded?

Estimated sources: 75% net investment income, 10% short-term gains, 15% long-term gains, 0% return of capital.

When was the HTD distribution record date for the November 2025 payout?

Shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025 were eligible for the November 28, 2025 payment.

What is HTD's annualized distribution rate as of October 31, 2025?

The annualized current distribution rate was 7.30% of NAV as of October 31, 2025.

Will HTD continue to pay $0.1580 monthly under the managed distribution plan?

The Fund pays fixed monthly distributions of $0.1580 per share under its managed distribution plan until further notice.

Are the November 2025 distribution source amounts final for tax reporting for HTD?

No; the amounts are estimates and the Fund will provide tax reporting on Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year.