John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Discloses Distribution Sources
The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) has announced the sources of its recent monthly distribution. The disclosure is made in compliance with Section 19(a) requirements.
BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2026 – The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) today provided details regarding the sources of its latest monthly distribution. The fund is managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC.
The fund announced a monthly distribution of $0.0883 per share. As required by Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, this disclosure specifies where the distributed assets originated, which may include net investment income, net realized capital gains, or a return of capital.
This reporting fulfills the regulatory requirements set forth by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It aims to offer shareholders transparency into the composition of the fund's distributions, helping them understand the nature of the assets being returned.
The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund is a closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide high dividend income. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying common stocks.