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John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Todd Organization provides consulting, financing and administrative services. The firm provides executive benefit consulting services, benefit financing solutions and administration for major corporations and financial institutions. The company was founded in 1957 by John O. Todd and is located in Guilford, CT

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corp. provides loans and other related financial services. The company helps in making low interest loans available to eligible students, parents, schools and lenders. It also provides Federal Family Education Loan Program guarantee, original, fund delivery and default prevention services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay provides food and shelter in emergencies, operates the largest food pantry in New England, and teaches lifesaving skills, trains nurses’ aides and certified nursing. Its services include training & certification classes, disaster, youth programs, food & nutrition programs. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides administrative healthcare services. It offers health insurance options for companies, families, and individuals. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc. provides securities exchange services. It offers electronic and floor-based trading solutions to financial firms, dealers, investment institutions and listed public companies. The firm’s products include automated price improvement; Boston Exchange automated communication and order-routing network, BEACON REMOTE and execution quality report. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Todd Organization provides consulting, financing and administrative services. The firm provides executive benefit consulting services, benefit financing solutions and administration for major corporations and financial institutions. The company was founded in 1957 by John O. Todd and is located in Guilford, CT

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC (JHIM) is a fund-of-funds manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC, ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX; NYSE: MFC) in Canada. JHIM provides discretionary investment advisory services as a “manager of managers” to certain open-end and closed-end registered investment companies, such as exchange-traded funds, in the John Hancock family of funds, that are offered to retail investors and, in the case of certain funds, are included as investments in model portfolios created by JHIM or one of its affiliates.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC (JHIM) is a fund-of-funds manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC, ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX; NYSE: MFC) in Canada. JHIM provides discretionary investment advisory services as a “manager of managers” to certain open-end and closed-end registered investment companies, such as exchange-traded funds, in the John Hancock family of funds, that are offered to retail investors and, in the case of certain funds, are included as investments in model portfolios created by JHIM or one of its affiliates.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., The Berkeley Financial Group LLC is an insurance concern. The private company is based in Boston, MA. Keith Frederick Hartstein has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC (JHIM) is a fund-of-funds manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC, ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX; NYSE: MFC) in Canada. JHIM provides discretionary investment advisory services as a “manager of managers” to certain open-end and closed-end registered investment companies, such as exchange-traded funds, in the John Hancock family of funds, that are offered to retail investors and, in the case of certain funds, are included as investments in model portfolios created by JHIM or one of its affiliates.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., The Berkeley Financial Group LLC is an insurance concern. The private company is based in Boston, MA. Keith Frederick Hartstein has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., The Berkeley Financial Group LLC is an insurance concern. The private company is based in Boston, MA. Keith Frederick Hartstein has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

John Hancock Investment Management LLC (JHIM) is a fund-of-funds manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC, ultimately owned by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX; NYSE: MFC) in Canada. JHIM provides discretionary investment advisory services as a “manager of managers” to certain open-end and closed-end registered investment companies, such as exchange-traded funds, in the John Hancock family of funds, that are offered to retail investors and, in the case of certain funds, are included as investments in model portfolios created by JHIM or one of its affiliates.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., The Berkeley Financial Group LLC is an insurance concern. The private company is based in Boston, MA. Keith Frederick Hartstein has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers LLC is a private company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded in 1997. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Collateral Trust is a fund that engages in the investment in money market instruments. The company was founded on on December 4, 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust is an open-end management investment company, which control as a Massachusetts business trust. Its objective is to generate interest income exempt from federal income tax with preservation of capital. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust operates as a Closed-End Investment Fund. Its shares are not redeemable but instead are traded in the secondary market and frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services. The company offers group & individual life insurance, fixed annuities as well as related financial products and services. It was founded in 1926 and is located in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services. The company offers group & individual life insurance, fixed annuities as well as related financial products and services. It was founded in 1926 and is located in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides administrative healthcare services. It offers health insurance options for companies, families, and individuals. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying securities. The Fund will normally invest more than 65% of its total assets in securities of companies in the utilities industry. Its portfolio includes common stocks, preferred securities and short-term investments. The Fund invests in industries, such as multi-utilities, electric utilities, investment banking and brokerage, other diversified financial services, oil and gas exploration and production, gas utilities, consumer finance, life and health insurance, and integrated telecommunication services. John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II’s investment advisor is John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation. The Fund’s sub-advisor is MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC.

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Foresters Financial Investment Management Co. Canada, Inc. provides investment solutions and advice. It offers life insurance, savings, investment, and retirement solutions. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

United of Omaha Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services. The company offers group & individual life insurance, fixed annuities as well as related financial products and services. It was founded in 1926 and is located in Omaha, NE.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., John Hancock Funds, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in Lansdowne, PA. Andrew Grant Arnott has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay provides food and shelter in emergencies, operates the largest food pantry in New England, and teaches lifesaving skills, trains nurses’ aides and certified nursing. Its services include training & certification classes, disaster, youth programs, food & nutrition programs. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

John Hancock Emerging Markets Income Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to provide high current income and its secondary investment objective is to seek capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.