John Hancock Trust Files Proxy for Large Cap Core Fund

TL;DR

JOHNNY HANCOCK TRUST FILED PROXY FOR FUND SHARES - CHECK YOUR MAIL

AI Summary

John Hancock Investment Trust filed a DEFA14A proxy statement on September 25, 2025. This filing concerns the Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund, specifically detailing information for Class A (TAGRX), Class C (JHLVX), Class I (JLVIX), and Class R6 (JLCWX) shares. The filing is a definitive additional material, indicating it's a supplement to previous proxy materials.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding their investments in the John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund, enabling informed voting decisions on matters presented by the trust.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing for a mutual fund, providing information to shareholders rather than indicating significant financial risk or operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

• JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (company) — Registrant
• Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund (company) — Fund Name
• TAGRX (company) — Class A Share Ticker
• JHLVX (company) — Class C Share Ticker
• JLVIX (company) — Class I Share Ticker
• JLCWX (company) — Class R6 Share Ticker

FAQ

Filing Documents

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• S000000630
• C000001792 (TAGRX)
• C000001794 (JHLVX)
• C000001795 (JLVIX)
• C000106439 (JLCWX)

From the Filing

HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: PO Box 211230, Eagan, MN 55121-9984 VOTE ONLINE 1.Read the proxy statement. 2.Go to: www.proxyvotenow.com/jhesglcc 3.Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY PHONE 1.Read the proxy statement and have the card at hand. 2.Call toll-free 855-457-4813 3.Follow the simple instructions. VOTE BY MAIL 1.Read the proxy statement. 2.Check the appropriate box on the reverse side of the card. 3.Sign, date, and return the card in the envelope provided. JOHN HANCOCK ESG LARGE CAP CORE FUND INSURANCE COMPANY NAME PRINTS HERE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD DECEMBER 10, 2025 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST The undersigned, an owner or participant in an annuity or life insurance contract (the "Contract") of the above-referenced Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the above-referenced Trust (the "Trust"), hereby appoints and authorizes the above-referenced company (the "Company"), to vote and act with respect to all shares of the Fund, which are attributable to the undersigned's participation in the Contract, at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund (the "Meeting") to be held at 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 on December 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Eastern time, and at any adjournment(s) of the Meeting. Receipt of the Proxy Statement and Prospectus dated September 18, 2025, is hereby acknowledged. THE COMPANY WILL VOTE THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHOICES MADE ON THIS CARD. IF THIS CARD IS PROPERLY EXECUTED BUT NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE, THIS CARD WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE PROPOSAL. IF YOU FAIL TO RETURN THIS CARD, THE COMPANY WILL VOTE THE SHARES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ACCOUNT VALUE IN THE SAME PROPORTION AS VOTES CAST BY CONTRACT OWNERS IN THE SAME SEPARATE ACCOUNT, WHEN APPLICABLE. CONTROL NUMBER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE(S) This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. Signature(s) and Title(s), if applicable Sign in the box above Date Note: please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) on this card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, guardian, administrator, trustee, officer of corporation or other entity in another representation capacity, please give the full title under the signature. 100371-JHESGLCC - VIC Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for this Meeting to Be Held on December 10, 2025. The Proxy Statement for this meeting is available at https://www.jhinvestments.com/resources/all- resources/fund-documents/proxy-documents/john-hancock-esg-large-cap-core-fund-proxy-statement EVERY SHAREHOLDER'S VOTE IS IMPORTANT PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY! YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THIS CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. Please detach at perforation before mailing. SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED ACTION BY A CHECK MARK IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACE. THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF (FOR) THE PROPOSAL IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE BELOW. TO VOTE, MAR K A BOX BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 1. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Fund and John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund, a series of John Hancock Investment Trust (the "

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