John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III Files DEF 14A
Ticker: HPS · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Dec 12, 2024 · CIK: 1215913
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) |
| 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, governance, fund-filing
TL;DR
JHPIX proxy statement filed. Get ready to vote.
AI Summary
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on December 12, 2024, for its fiscal year ending July 31, 2025. The filing, related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, concerns the company's annual shareholder meeting and related governance matters. The fund is registered in Massachusetts and its principal executive offices are located in Boston.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's governance, executive compensation, and voting matters, enabling informed participation in shareholder decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing for a closed-end fund, typically containing standard proxy information without significant new risks.
Key Numbers
- 20250218 — Fiscal Year End (The filing is for the period ending February 18, 2025.)
- 0731 — Fiscal Year End (The fund's fiscal year ends on July 31.)
- 20241212 — Filing Date (The definitive proxy statement was filed on this date.)
Key Players & Entities
- JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III (company) — Registrant
- John Hancock Funds (company) — Fund Administrator/Address
- 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116 (company) — Business and Mailing Address
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, also known as a definitive proxy statement, is filed with the SEC by companies to provide shareholders with information they need to vote at an upcoming shareholder meeting.
When is the fiscal year end for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III?
The filing indicates the fund's fiscal year ends on July 31, and the reporting period for this proxy statement is February 18, 2025.
Where is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III located?
The company's business and mailing address is C/O John Hancock Funds, 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116.
What is the SEC file number for this registrant?
The SEC file number for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III is 811-21287.
What act governs this filing?
This filing is made pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 4,481 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2024-12-12 15:25:28
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