Manulife's Management Information Circular and Annual Report Now Available

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Manulife Financial (MFC) has announced the release of its Management Information Circular and 2024 Annual Report for shareholders. The company will hold its annual meeting on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, offering both in-person and live webcast attendance options.

The Management Information Circular contains essential information about the annual meeting, including details on director elections, auditor appointments, and attendance procedures. Manulife is implementing a notice-and-access system to deliver the Circular to shareholders, making it available through multiple online platforms including the company website, transfer agent website, SEDAR+, and EDGAR.

Shareholders are urged to vote and submit proxies before the meeting to ensure their shares are represented. Paper copies of the Circular can be requested through TSX Trust Company, the company's transfer agent.

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TORONTO, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife's Management Information Circular and 2024 Annual Report are being delivered to shareholders and are now available at manulife.com.

The Management Information Circular (the "Circular") contains information about the annual meeting of shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation, 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 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EST. 

Manulife is using notice-and-access to deliver the Circular to our registered and non-registered shareholders. The Circular can be found online on our website (www.manulife.com/annualmeeting); the website of our transfer agent (www.meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc), TSX Trust Company ("TSX Trust"); 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 or by email at tsxt-fulfilment@tmx.com.

Shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares and submit proxies in advance of the meeting to ensure their shares are represented.  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, 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
Hung Ko
Manulife
416-806-9921
hung_ko@manulife.com 

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FAQ

When is Manulife's (MFC) 2025 annual shareholder meeting?

Manulife's annual shareholder meeting will be held on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, both in-person and via live webcast.

How can shareholders access Manulife's (MFC) 2024 Management Information Circular?

The Circular is available online at manulife.com/annualmeeting, meetingdocuments.com/TSXT/mfc, SEDAR+, and EDGAR, or shareholders can request a paper copy through TSX Trust.

What documents has Manulife (MFC) made available to shareholders in March 2025?

Manulife has made available its Management Information Circular and 2024 Annual Report to shareholders.

How can Manulife (MFC) shareholders vote their shares for the 2025 annual meeting?

Shareholders can vote and submit proxies in advance of the meeting through the procedures detailed in the 'How to vote' section of the Circular.