Manulife's Management Information Circular and Annual Report Now Available

Rhea-AI Summary

Manulife (TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC; SEHK: 945) has posted its 2026 Management Information Circular and 2025 Annual Report for shareholders. The circular covers the annual meeting logistics, director elections and auditor appointment. The meeting is set for May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET in person and by live webcast.

Documents are available online at manulife.com/annualmeeting, SEDAR+, EDGAR and the transfer agent site; paper copies can be requested via TSX Trust.

Key Figures

Annual meeting date: May 14, 2026 Meeting time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern NCIB maximum shares: 42 million shares +5 more

8 metrics

Annual meeting date May 14, 2026 Scheduled shareholder meeting in Management Information Circular

Meeting time 11:00 a.m. Eastern Start time for May 14, 2026 annual meeting

NCIB maximum shares 42 million shares Normal Course Issuer Bid approved Feb 24, 2026–Feb 23, 2027

NCIB share percentage 2.5% Portion of issued and outstanding common shares under NCIB

Daily TSX limit 1,483,481 shares Maximum daily purchases under NCIB on TSX

Six‑month ADTV 5,933,925 shares Average daily trading volume underlying NCIB daily cap

Expected AI value $1 billion+ Target enterprise value from AI platform by 2027

Industry experience 30 years Experience of new Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income

Market Reality Check

Price: $33.63 Vol: Volume 2,708,157 vs 20-da...

normal vol

$33.63 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,708,157 vs 20-day average 2,457,917 (relative volume 1.1x). normal

Technical Price 34.45, trading above 200-day MA at 33.40 and 11.03% below 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

MFC was down 0.4% pre-news. Peers were mixed: MET -0.7%, PRU -0.18%, while AFL +...

MFC was down 0.4% pre-news. Peers were mixed: MET -0.7%, PRU -0.18%, while AFL +0.87% and GL +0.82%, with UNM flat. This points to stock-specific factors rather than a broad life insurance move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 18 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 18	Investor conference	Neutral	-0.7%	CFO scheduled for fireside chat at National Bank Financial conference.
Mar 10	AI initiative	Positive	+1.1%	Selected Akka to operationalize agentic AI with expected value creation by 2027.
Feb 26	Leadership appointment	Positive	+1.2%	Appointed new Head of Emerging Markets Fixed Income with 30 years’ experience.
Feb 19	Share buyback plan	Positive	+1.4%	TSX approval for NCIB to repurchase up to 42 million common shares.
Feb 11	Financial filings	Neutral	-5.5%	Filed 2025 audited annual financial statements and related MD&A with regulators.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate and capital actions (AI initiative, leadership hire, buyback) generally saw modest positive moves, while more procedural filings sometimes coincided with negative reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Manulife has reported several corporate developments. A planned NCIB to repurchase up to 42 million shares and an AI partnership targeting $1 billion+ in enterprise value by 2027 both saw positive reactions. Leadership changes in Emerging Markets Fixed Income were also received well. In contrast, filing of 2025 audited financial statements on Feb 11 coincided with a -5.49% move. Today’s annual meeting circular continues the pattern of governance‑focused disclosures.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement makes Manulife’s 2026 Management Information Circular and 2025 Annual Report avail...

Analysis

This announcement makes Manulife’s 2026 Management Information Circular and 2025 Annual Report available ahead of the May 14, 2026 meeting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. It follows recent developments such as the NCIB for up to 42 million shares and the AI initiative targeting $1 billion+ in value by 2027. Investors may focus on director elections, auditor appointment details, and any governance or compensation disclosures within the circular.

Key Terms

management information circular, notice-and-access, transfer agent, sedar+, +2 more

6 terms

management information circular regulatory

"Manulife's 2026 Management Information Circular (the "Circular") and 2025 Annual Report..."

A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.

notice-and-access regulatory

"Manulife is using notice-and-access to deliver the Circular to our registered..."

A notice-and-access delivery model sends shareholders a short notice telling them where to find full proxy materials and other corporate documents online instead of receiving bulky paper copies by mail. For investors it matters because it speeds delivery and cuts costs for companies, but also shifts responsibility onto shareholders to retrieve and read the materials before voting or making decisions—like getting a postcard with a link to the full report rather than the report itself.

transfer agent financial

"the website of our transfer agent, TSX Trust Company ("TSX Trust")..."

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

sedar+ regulatory

"The Circular can be found online on our website... and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca)..."

SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.

edgar regulatory

"The Circular can be found online... and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar)."

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

proxy regulatory

"Shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares and submit proxies in advance..."

A proxy is the authorization a shareholder gives to another person or document to cast votes on their behalf at a company meeting. Think of it like handing someone your voting ticket so they can represent your choices on board elections, executive pay, mergers and other big decisions; it matters because proxies determine who controls the company and which proposals pass, directly affecting share value and investor returns.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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

TORONTO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife")'s 2026 Management Information Circular (the "Circular") and 2025 Annual Report are being delivered to shareholders and are now available at manulife.com.

The Circular contains information about the annual meeting of common shareholders of Manulife, including details on how to attend the meeting and information relating to the election of directors and the appointment of auditors. The meeting will be held in person and by live webcast on May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time).

Manulife is using notice-and-access to deliver the Circular to our registered and non-registered (beneficial) shareholders. The Circular can be found online on our website (www.manulife.com/annualmeeting); the website of our transfer agent, TSX Trust Company ("TSX Trust") (www.meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc); SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca); and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar). Shareholders may also request a paper copy of the Circular by going to www.meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc or calling TSX Trust at 1-888-433-6443 (toll free in Canada and the United States) or 416-682-3801 (rest of the world) or by email at tsxt-fulfilment@tmx.com.

Shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares and submit proxies in advance of the meeting.  For more information on voting in advance of the meeting, refer to the 'How to vote' section of the Circular.

More information, including any updates on how to attend the meeting, will be made available on our website (www.manulife.com/annualmeeting).

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.

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
437-254-1774
derek_theobalds@manulife.com 

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FAQ

When is Manulife's (MFC) 2026 annual meeting and how can I attend?

The meeting is on May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET and will be held in person and by live webcast. According to the company, attendance details and webcast access are provided in the Circular at manulife.com/annualmeeting.

Where can shareholders find Manulife's (MFC) 2026 Management Information Circular and 2025 Annual Report?

The Circular and Annual Report are available online at manulife.com/annualmeeting. According to the company, documents are also on SEDAR+, EDGAR and the transfer agent site at meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc.

How can a Manulife (MFC) shareholder request a paper copy of the Circular?

Shareholders can request a paper copy via the transfer agent at meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc or by calling TSX Trust. According to the company, phone and email request options are provided in the Circular for registered and beneficial holders.

What topics are covered in Manulife's (MFC) 2026 Management Information Circular?

The Circular covers the annual meeting logistics, election of directors and appointment of auditors. According to the company, it also explains how to attend, how to vote and proxy submission instructions for shareholders.

How should Manulife (MFC) shareholders vote if they cannot attend the May 14, 2026 meeting?

Shareholders are encouraged to vote and submit proxies in advance of the meeting. According to the company, instructions and deadlines for advance voting are outlined in the Circular's 'How to vote' section.