John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: HPF · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Dec 12, 2024 · CIK: 1189740
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, regulatory-filing, shareholder-meeting
TL;DR
JHPI proxy statement filed, shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II filed a DEF 14A on December 12, 2024, for the period ending February 18, 2025. The filing is a definitive proxy statement, indicating it's the final version being sent to shareholders. The company is located at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116, and can be reached at 617-663-3000.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding upcoming votes and company matters, allowing them to make informed decisions about their investments.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) and does not inherently present new risks.
Key Numbers
- 20250218 — Conformed Period of Report (The end date for which the filing's information is relevant.)
- 20241212 — Filing Date (The date the definitive proxy statement was officially submitted to the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II (company) — Registrant
- 200 BERKELEY STREET (company) — Business Address
- BOSTON (company) — Business Address City
- MA (company) — Business Address State
- 02116 (company) — Business Address Zip
- 617-663-3000 (company) — Business Phone
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing is a definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC by a company, providing shareholders with information about matters to be voted on at a shareholder meeting.
Who is the registrant for this filing?
The registrant is JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II.
When is the period of report for this filing?
The conformed period of report is 20250218.
What is the filing date of this document?
The filing date is 20241212.
Where is the principal business address of the registrant?
The principal business address is C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS, 200 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02116.
Filing Stats: 4,482 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2024-12-12 15:14:52
Filing Documents
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Legal Proceedings
Legal Proceedings 21 Audit Committee Report 21 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 22 Required Vote for Proposal 1 23 Miscellaneous 23 Voting Procedures 23 Telephone Voting 24 Internet Voting 24 Shareholders Sharing the Same Address 24 Other Matters 25 Shareholder Proposals 26 Audit Committee Charter 27 Nominating and Governance Committee Charter 33 John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (each a "fund" or "Trust" and, together, the "funds" or the "Trusts") 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 Proxy Statement annual meeting of shareholders to be held on February 18, 2025 Introduction This proxy statement contains the information that a shareholder should know before voting on the proposal described in the notice. Each fund will furnish, without charge, a copy of its Annual Report and/or Semiannual Report to any shareholder upon request by writing to the fund at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 or by calling 800-852-0218. This proxy each of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ("Financial Opportunities Fund"), John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund ("Hedged Equity & Income Fund"), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund ("Preferred Income Fund"), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II ("Preferred Income Fund II"), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III ("Preferred Income Fund III"), John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund ("Premium Dividend Fund"), and John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund ("Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund"). The meeting will be held at 200 Be