<div id="readability-page-1"><div>         <div>                                                                  <p id="temp_ReleaseStart">,  <span>/PRNewswire/ - </span><span>The John Hancock closed-end Preferred Income Fund declared its monthly distribution today as follows:</span></p> <div>  <div>   <div>    <table>     <tbody>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Declaration Date:        </span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>December 1, 2025</span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Ex Date:                      </span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>December 11, 2025</span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Record Date:                </span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>December 11, 2025</span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Payment Date:            </span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>December 18, 2025</span></p></td>      </tr>     </tbody>    </table>   </div>  </div> </div>  <div>  <div>   <div>    <table>     <tbody>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Ticker</b></span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Fund Name</b></span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Distribution<br/>Per Share </b></span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Change From<br/>Previous Distribution</b></span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Market Price as<br/>of 11/28/2025</b></span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span><b>Annualized Current<br/>Distribution Rate at<br/>Market</b></span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>HPI</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>Preferred Income Fund I</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>$0.1235</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>-</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>$16.95</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" nowrap=""><p><span>8.74 %</span></p></td>      </tr>     </tbody>    </table>   </div>  </div> </div> <p><span>A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at </span><span>www.jhinvestments.com</span><span>. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.</span></p> <p><i><span>Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. </span></i></p> <p><i><span>An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.</span></i></p> <p><b><span>About John Hancock Investment Management </span></b></p> <p><span>A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.</span></p> <p><b><span>About Manulife Investment Management </span></b></p> <p><span>Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.</span></p> <div>  <div>   <div>    <table>     <tbody>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Media Contact:    </span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Gordon Haight</span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><br/></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>(617) 572-0034</span></p></td>      </tr>      <tr>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>Investor Contact:</span></p></td>       <td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p><span>(800) 225-6020</span></p></td>      </tr>     </tbody>    </table>   </div>  </div> </div> <p>SOURCE John Hancock Investment Management</p> <p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjUxMjAxJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9VE8zNjE5MCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNTEyMDExNjI0UFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19UTzM2MTkw?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjUxMjAxJk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9VE8zNjE5MCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNTEyMDExNjI0UFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19UTzM2MTkw"/></p></div>       </div></div>

<p>John Hancock Preferred Income Fund declared its monthly distribution with key dates: Declaration Date: Dec 1, 2025; Ex Date: Dec 11, 2025; Record Date: Dec 11, 2025; Payment Date: Dec 18, 2025. Distribution per share is $0.1235. A portion of the distribution may include a return of capital. Investors will receive a Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting. Forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties. John Hancock Investment Management is part of Manulife Investment Management.</p>

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