Manulife declares common share dividend

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Manulife (MFC) has announced its latest quarterly dividend for common shareholders. The company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.44 per share, which will be payable on June 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2025.

Regarding the company's Canadian and U.S. Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plans, Manulife will purchase common shares from the open market for dividend reinvestment and optional cash purchases. The purchase price will be determined by the average actual cost of acquiring these shares, with no applicable discounts offered.

Positive

• Regular dividend payment demonstrates financial stability
• Maintenance of dividend indicates strong cash flow position
• Dividend reinvestment program offers shareholders flexible investment options

Negative

• No increase in dividend amount from previous quarter
• No discount offered on dividend reinvestment purchases

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

TORONTO, May 7, 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 June 19, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 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.

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

Investor Relations: 
Hung Ko 
Manulife 
416-806-9921
hung_ko@manulife.com  

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SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation

FAQ

What is Manulife's (MFC) latest quarterly dividend amount for 2025?

Manulife's quarterly dividend is $0.44 per common share, payable on June 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2025.

When is the record date for Manulife's Q2 2025 dividend?

The record date for Manulife's dividend is May 21, 2025.

How does Manulife's dividend reinvestment plan work in 2025?

Manulife will purchase common shares on the open market for dividend reinvestment and optional cash purchases. The purchase price will be based on the average actual cost, with no applicable discounts.

What is the payment date for MFC's latest announced dividend?

The dividend payment date is June 19, 2025.