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JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND — Investor Relations & Filings

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Filings indexed 551 across all filing types
Latest filing 2017-06-28 Regulatory Filings
Country US United States of America
Listing US PDT

About JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND

https://www.jhinvestments.com/investmen…

John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The fund invests in a portfolio composed primarily of dividend-paying preferred and common stocks from companies across various sectors within the U.S. public equity markets. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management, the fund aims to provide shareholders with regular monthly distributions.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
NSAR-A
Regulatory Filings Classification · 85% confidence The document text appears to be a lengthy filing with numerous references to financial institutions, custodians, and service providers, including PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, John Hancock Funds, and various banks worldwide. The text includes detailed listings of entities and their locations, which is typical for a fund or financial institution's regulatory filing. There is no indication of a meeting presentation, voting results, earnings release, or management discussion. The presence of multiple financial institutions and custodians suggests this is related to a fund or asset management entity. The document length is substantial (15,000 characters), indicating it is not a brief announcement or certification. The content resembles a detailed regulatory filing or a fund-related report rather than a typical annual or quarterly report. Given the nature of the content and the absence of explicit financial statements or earnings data, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which serves as a fallback for miscellaneous filings that do not fit other categories.
2017-06-28 English
CERTIFIED SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'FORM N-CSR CERTIFIED SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES' and is issued by the SEC. It is a semiannual report for the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund covering the period ending April 30, 2017. The content includes detailed fund performance discussion, portfolio composition, financial highlights, and notes to financial statements. The length is substantial (15,000 characters) and contains actual financial data and analysis. This matches the definition of a semiannual or interim report for a registered management investment company, which falls under the category of Interim / Quarterly Report (IR). The document is not merely an announcement or certification but a full report with substantive financial information.
2017-06-28 English
N-Q
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is titled 'FORM N-Q' which is a quarterly schedule of portfolio holdings for registered management investment companies. It includes detailed portfolio holdings as of January 31, 2017, with investment categories, values, and notes on valuation methods. The presence of detailed financial data and portfolio composition for a quarter indicates this is a quarterly report rather than a simple announcement or certification. The document length is substantial (15,000 characters), and it contains actual financial data and analysis. Therefore, it fits the definition of an Interim / Quarterly Report (IR).
2017-03-30 English
40-17G
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a filing addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning multiple John Hancock investment funds. It references Rule 17g-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and includes copies of various insurance bonds and endorsements related to fidelity bonds and asset protection. The content is primarily about insurance coverage, bond endorsements, and compliance documentation rather than financial performance, management changes, or shareholder information. There is no indication of financial statements, earnings data, or meeting materials. The document is a regulatory compliance filing related to insurance bonds under the Investment Company Act, which does not fit into categories like Annual Report, Earnings Release, or Management Reports. It is a formal regulatory submission with detailed insurance bond documentation. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS), which serves as a fallback for miscellaneous regulatory documents that do not fit other categories.
2017-02-10 English
JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND - DEFA14A
Remuneration Information Classification · 95% confidence The document is titled 'DEFA14A' and is a supplement to current Proxy Statements for multiple John Hancock Funds. It details changes in the Board of Trustees and committee memberships, effective January 1, 2017. The document references proxy statements and provides a link to proxy materials for upcoming shareholder meetings. The content focuses on governance and management changes and is a supplement to proxy materials, which aligns with Remuneration Information filings that often include executive and board compensation and governance changes. The DEFA14A form is specifically used for amendments to proxy statements related to executive compensation and governance matters. The document length is short (2230 characters), and it contains substantive information about board and committee changes, not just an announcement or link to a report. Therefore, the correct classification is Remuneration Information (DEF 14A).
2017-01-03 English
NSAR-B
Regulatory Filings Classification · 85% confidence The document text contains extensive listings of financial institutions, custodians, and service providers associated with the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund. It includes detailed information about various banks and securities firms worldwide, as well as identifiers and addresses. The document length is about 15,000 characters, indicating a substantial filing. The content resembles a detailed fund-related filing, likely related to fund administration or custodial arrangements rather than a narrative report or earnings release. There is no indication of financial statements, management discussion, or audit opinions. The presence of multiple custodians and service providers suggests this is a regulatory filing related to fund information or disclosures. Given the nature of the content and the absence of financial statements or management commentary, the filing best fits the category of Regulatory Filings (RNS), which is a fallback for miscellaneous filings that do not neatly fit into other categories.
2016-12-27 English

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