John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Files DEF 14A
Ticker: PDT · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Dec 12, 2024 · CIK: 855886
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) |
| 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, annual-meeting, fund-governance
TL;DR
JHD proxy filing out, shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund filed a DEF 14A proxy statement on December 12, 2024, for its fiscal year ending October 31, 2025. The filing, which does not require a fee, pertains to the annual meeting of shareholders. The fund was formerly known as Hancock John Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II and Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the fund's operations and governance, enabling them to make informed decisions when voting on matters presented at the shareholder meeting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing for a closed-end fund, providing information to shareholders and not indicating any immediate operational or financial distress.
Key Numbers
- 20250218 — Fiscal Year End (Conformed Period of Report)
- 1031 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal Year End)
Key Players & Entities
- JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND (company) — Registrant
- 200 BERKELEY STREET (address) — Business and Mail Address
- BOSTON (location) — City
- MA (location) — State
- 02116 (zip_code) — ZIP Code
- 617-663-3000 (phone_number) — Business Phone
- HANCOCK JOHN PATRIOT PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND II (company) — Former Company Name
- PATRIOT PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND II (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What type of filing is this?
This is a DEF 14A filing, a Definitive Proxy Statement.
Who is the registrant?
The registrant is JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND.
When was this filing made?
The filing was made on December 12, 2024.
What is the fiscal year end for the report?
The conformed period of report is for the fiscal year ending February 18, 2025, and the fiscal year end is October 31.
Was there a filing fee required for this document?
No fee was required for this filing.
Filing Stats: 4,480 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2024-12-12 15:24:59
Filing Documents
- d904499ddef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 801KB
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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