• John Hancock Preferred Income Fund declared a monthly distribution of $0.1235 per share.
• Shares trade ex-distribution on Oct. 13, 2026; payment is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2026.
• The fund’s market price was $14.00 as of Sept. 30, 2026; annualized current distribution rate at market was 10.59%.
• The fund will shift its fiscal year-end to Oct. 31, effective Oct. 31, 2026.

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