Manulife declares common share dividend

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Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) declared a quarterly common share dividend of C$0.44 per share, payable on and after December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2025.

The company said dividends reinvested under its Canadian and U.S. Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plans will be satisfied by purchasing common shares on the open market, with the purchase price based on the average actual cost and no applicable discounts.

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• Dividend of C$0.44 per common share
• Payable on December 19, 2025; record date November 26, 2025
• DRIP purchases executed on open market (no new-issue dilution)

Negative

• Quarterly cash payout may reduce available cash for other uses
• DRIP purchases have no discount, offering no price-break benefit

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

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife's Board of Directors today announced a quarterly common shareholders' dividend of $0.44 per share on the common shares of Manulife, payable on and after December 19, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2025.

In respect of the Company's Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan and its U.S. Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, the Company will purchase common shares on the open market in connection with the reinvestment of dividends and optional cash purchases under these plans. The purchase price of these common shares will be based on the average of the actual cost to purchase them and there are no applicable discounts.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong Kong.

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

Media Contact:
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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SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation

FAQ

What dividend did Manulife (MFC) declare on November 12, 2025?

Manulife declared a quarterly common share dividend of C$0.44 per share.

When is the Manulife (MFC) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on and after December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2025.

How will Manulife (MFC) handle dividend reinvestment under its DRIP plans?

Manulife will purchase common shares on the open market for reinvestment, using the average actual purchase cost with no discount.

Does Manulife (MFC) offer a discount for shares bought under the DRIP?

No — the company said there are no applicable discounts for DRIP share purchases.

Will Manulife's (MFC) dividend declaration cause share dilution through the DRIP?

DRIP shares will be bought on the open market, which avoids issuing new shares and direct dilution.