Manulife Financial Corporation announces Conversion Privilege of Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 25

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced it will not redeem its 10,000,000 Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 25 on June 19, 2023.

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Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced it will not redeem its 10,000,000 Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 25 on June 19, 2023. Instead, Series 25 shareholders can convert their shares into Non-cumulative Floating Rate Class 1 Shares Series 26 on the same date. If fewer than 1,000,000 Series 25 shares remain after June 5, 2023, all will convert automatically to Series 26 shares. The dividend rates for both share series will be determined and announced on May 23, 2023. Series 26 shares, once converted, will be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol MFC.PR.S. Additionally, the Series 25 and Series 26 shares will not be registered under U.S. securities laws, limiting their sale to U.S. persons.

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• Holders of Series 25 Preferred Shares can convert to Series 26, providing flexibility for investors.
• Series 26 shares will be listed on TSX, enhancing liquidity.

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• No redemption of Series 25 shares may signal a lack of confidence in their value.
• Potential dilution risk for Series 25 shareholders if conversion is automatic due to low outstanding shares.

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TORONTO , April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") today announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem all or any of its currently outstanding 10,000,000 Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class 1 Shares Series 25 (the "Series 25 Preferred Shares") (TSX: MFC.PR.Q) on June 19, 2023. As a result, subject to certain conditions described in the prospectus supplement dated February 12, 2018 relating to the issuance of the Series 25 Preferred Shares (the "Prospectus"), the holders of the Series 25 Preferred Shares have the right, at their option, to convert all or part of their Series 25 Preferred Shares on a one-for-one basis into Non-cumulative Floating Rate Class 1 Shares Series 26 of Manulife (the "Series 26 Preferred Shares") on June 19, 2023. A formal notice of the right to convert Series 25 Preferred Shares into Series 26 Preferred Shares will be sent to the registered holders of the Series 25 Preferred Shares in accordance with the share conditions of the Series 25 Preferred Shares. Holders of Series 25 Preferred Shares are not required to elect to convert all or any part of their Series 25 Preferred Shares into Series 26 Preferred Shares. Holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series 25 Preferred Shares into Series 26 Preferred Shares on such date will retain their Series 25 Preferred Shares, unless automatically converted in accordance with the conditions below.

The foregoing conversion right is subject to the conditions that: (i) if, after June 5, 2023, Manulife determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series 25 Preferred Shares outstanding on June 19, 2023, then all remaining Series 25 Preferred Shares will automatically be converted into an equal number of Series 26 Preferred Shares on June 19, 2023, and (ii) alternatively, if, after June 5, 2023, Manulife determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series 26 Preferred Shares outstanding on June 19, 2023, then no Series 25 Preferred Shares will be converted into Series 26 Preferred Shares. In either case, Manulife will give written notice to that effect to any registered holders of Series 25 Preferred Shares affected by the preceding minimums on or before June 12, 2023.

The dividend rate applicable to the Series 25 Preferred Shares for the 5-year period commencing on June 20, 2023, and ending on June 19, 2028, and the dividend rate applicable to the Series 26 Preferred Shares for the 3-month period commencing on June 20, 2023, and ending on September 19, 2023, will be determined and announced by way of a news release on May 23, 2023. Manulife will also give written notice of these dividend rates to the registered holders of Series 25 Preferred Shares.

Beneficial owners of Series 25 Preferred Shares who wish to exercise their right of conversion should instruct their broker or other nominee to exercise such right before 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on June 5, 2023. Conversion inquiries should be directed to Manulife's Registrar and Transfer Agent, TSX Trust Company, at 1–800-783-9495.

Subject to certain conditions described in the Prospectus, Manulife may redeem the Series 25 Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, on June 19, 2028 and on June 19 every five years thereafter and may redeem the Series 26 Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, after June 19, 2023.

The Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has conditionally approved the listing of the Series 26 Preferred Shares effective upon conversion. Listing of the Series 26 Preferred Shares is subject to Manulife fulfilling all the listing requirements of the TSX and, upon approval, the Series 26 Preferred Shares will be listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "MFC.PR.S".

The Series 25 Preferred Shares and the Series 26 Preferred Shares have not been and will not be registered in the United States under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a "U.S. person" (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities in the United States and any public offering of the securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 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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What is the latest announcement from Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) regarding Series 25 Preferred Shares?

Manulife announced it will not redeem Series 25 Preferred Shares on June 19, 2023, allowing holders to convert to Series 26.

When will the dividend rates for Series 25 and Series 26 Preferred Shares be announced?

The dividend rates will be announced on May 23, 2023.

What happens if there are fewer than 1,000,000 Series 25 Preferred Shares outstanding?

If fewer than 1,000,000 Series 25 shares remain after June 5, 2023, they will automatically convert to Series 26 shares.

Under what conditions can Series 25 Preferred Shares be converted to Series 26?

Series 25 shares can be converted into Series 26 shares on June 19, 2023, at the option of the holders.

What will be the trading symbol for Series 26 Preferred Shares once listed?

The trading symbol for Series 26 Preferred Shares will be MFC.PR.S on the TSX.