Manulife Announces Election of Directors

Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) announced that all 13 director nominees were elected at its May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) announced that all 13 director nominees were elected at its May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Support levels ranged from 95.37% to 99.82% of votes cast in favour for each nominee. Final voting results will be posted online and filed with regulators.

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Market Context

This announcement reports detailed voting outcomes for the election of 13 directors at Manulife’s an...

Analysis

This announcement reports detailed voting outcomes for the election of 13 directors at Manulife’s annual meeting, showing strong shareholder support across the slate. It continues a series of governance and stakeholder-focused updates rather than introducing new financial metrics. In this context, investors may track how board continuity complements previously disclosed buyback plans, capital management filings, and upcoming earnings dates when evaluating the company’s longer-term strategic and capital allocation direction.

Key Figures

Number of nominees: 13 nominees Votes for Arnaboldi: 923,106,544 votes (99.19%) Votes withheld Arnaboldi: 7,569,575 votes (0.81%) +4 more

Number of nominees

13 nominees

Directors elected at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Arnaboldi

923,106,544 votes (99.19%)

Election of Nicole S. Arnaboldi as director

Votes withheld Arnaboldi

7,569,575 votes (0.81%)

Election of Nicole S. Arnaboldi as director

Votes for Kanak

928,659,130 votes (99.78%)

Election of Donald P. Kanak as director

Votes withheld Kanak

2,016,989 votes (0.22%)

Election of Donald P. Kanak as director

Lowest support nominee

887,578,840 votes (95.37%)

Votes for Donald R. Lindsay as director

Highest support nominee

928,957,110 votes (99.82%)

Votes for Anna Manning as director

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 13

5 events

1. May 13

   Sustainability report

   24h Move

   -0.5%

   Release of 2025 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability Statement.

2. May 11

   Volunteer initiative

   24h Move

   -0.1%

   Launch of first global Impact Week volunteer program supporting communities.

3. May 04

   Leadership appointments

   24h Move

   -1.5%

   New U.S. sales and executive benefits leadership roles at John Hancock.

4. Apr 22

   Earnings timing update

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Announcement of Q1 2026 results release and conference call timing.

5. Apr 22

   Innovation challenge

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Launch of Canadian longevity innovation challenge with World Economic Forum.

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C$ unless otherwise stated                                                         TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC     SEHK: 945

TORONTO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that each of the following 13 nominees proposed to be elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today has been elected. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below.

NAME OF NOMINEE	VOTES FOR	%	VOTES WITHHELD	%
Nicole S. Arnaboldi	923,106,544	99.19 %	7,569,575	0.81 %
Guy L.T. Bainbridge	908,415,354	97.61 %	22,260,765	2.39 %
Nancy J. Carroll	920,908,127	98.95 %	9,767,992	1.05 %
Julie E. Dickson	927,556,188	99.66 %	3,119,931	0.34 %
J. Michael Durland	920,976,611	98.96 %	9,699,508	1.04 %
Donald P. Kanak	928,659,130	99.78 %	2,016,989	0.22 %
Donald R. Lindsay	887,578,840	95.37 %	43,097,279	4.63 %
Anna Manning	928,957,110	99.82 %	1,719,009	0.18 %
John S. Montalbano	928,892,606	99.81 %	1,783,513	0.19 %
May Tan	918,057,264	98.64 %	12,618,855	1.36 %
Leagh E. Turner	928,667,625	99.78 %	2,008,494	0.22 %
Philip J. Witherington	928,909,491	99.81 %	1,766,628	0.19 %
John W. P-K. Wong	920,724,122	98.93 %	9,951,997	1.07 %

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual Meeting will be available shortly on our website (www.manulife.com/annualmeeting) and will be filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.

About Manulife  

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com. 

Media Relations:
Fiona McLean
Manulife
437-441-7491
fiona_mclean@manulife.com 

Investor Relations:
Derek Theobalds
Manulife
416-254-1774
derek_theobalds@manulife.com

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What did Manulife (MFC) announce about its 2026 director elections?

Manulife announced that all 13 director nominees were elected at the May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting. According to Manulife, each nominee received over 95% of votes cast in favour, confirming the full proposed board.

How many directors were elected to Manulife’s board at the May 14, 2026 AGM?

Thirteen directors were elected to Manulife’s board at the May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting. According to Manulife, all 13 nominees on the management slate received strong shareholder support, with votes-for percentages between 95.37% and 99.82%.

What percentage of shareholders voted for Manulife (MFC) director nominees in 2026?

Shareholder support for Manulife’s 2026 director nominees ranged from 95.37% to 99.82% of votes cast. According to Manulife, each of the 13 named nominees exceeded 95% support, based on detailed voting results disclosed for the Annual Meeting.

Where can investors find detailed 2026 Manulife (MFC) director election voting results?

Detailed voting results will be posted on Manulife’s annual meeting webpage and filed with Canadian and U.S. regulators. According to Manulife, final results for all matters, including director elections, will be available shortly after the May 14, 2026 meeting.

Which Manulife (MFC) director nominees received the highest and lowest support in 2026?

In 2026, Anna Manning received the highest support at 99.82%, while Donald R. Lindsay received 95.37% of votes for. According to Manulife, all other nominees, including Philip J. Witherington and John S. Montalbano, were supported by over 98%.

Does the 2026 Manulife (MFC) director vote affect current board composition?

Yes, the 2026 vote confirms the 13 named individuals as board members for the coming term. According to Manulife, each listed nominee was elected, formalizing the board slate supported at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026.