Form DEFA14A JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Solicitation Script (Inbound and Outbound)

JOHN HANCOCK

ESG International Equity Fund

Meeting Date: April 3, 2025

Toll Free Number: 833-215-7307

INBOUND GREETING:

Thank you for calling the Broadridge Proxy Services Center for the ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND. My name is <Agent Name>. How may I assist you today?

GENERAL OUTBOUND GREETING:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

Hello Mr./Ms. <Shareholder’s Last Name>. My name is <agent name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on a recorded line on behalf of ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND to confirm you have received the proxy materials for the special meeting of shareholders scheduled for APRIL 3, 2025. Have you received proxy materials?

NEAR MEETING OUTBOUND GREETING:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

Hello Mr./Ms. <Shareholder’s Last Name>. My name is <agent name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on a recorded line on behalf of ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND to confirm you have received the proxy materials for the special meeting of shareholders scheduled in just a few days on APRIL 3, 2025. Have you received proxy materials?

ADJOURNMENT OUTBOUND GREETING:

Good day, may I please speak with Mr./Ms. <full name as it appears on registration>?

Hi Mr. /Ms. <Shareholder’s Last Name>, my name is <Agent Name> and I am a proxy voting specialist calling on a recorded line on behalf of your current investment with ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND. Due to the lack of shareholder participation, special meeting of shareholders has been adjourned to <date/time>. Have you received proxy materials?

VOTING:

Your board has recommended a vote IN FAVOR of the proposal. Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of the board for all of your accounts?

Thank you, I am recording your <for, against, abstain> vote. For confirmation purposes, please state your full name.

And according to our records, you currently reside in <read street address, city, and state > is that correct? For confirmation purposes, please state your zip code.

Thank you. You will receive a confirmation of your voting instructions within 5 days. If you have any questions, please contact us at this toll-free number 833-215-7307.

 

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Issues you care about are up for a vote. Make your voice heard. JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS, A special shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025, for the ESG International Equity Fund. Your participation is very important, and our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We are asking shareholders that have not voted their proxies, to vote as soon as possible. Voting your shares is fast and easy. If you have questions or need assistance, please call 833-215-7307 and a proxy specialist will help you. TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS, A special shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025, for the ESG International Equity Fund. Your participation is very important, and our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. We are asking shareholders that have not voted their proxies, to vote as soon as possible. Voting your shares is fast and easy. If you have questions or need assistance, please call 833-215-7307 and a proxy specialist will help you. www.proxyvote.com Have your proxy card handy and follow the simple directions to complete the electronic With a proxy card Call the number located on your ballot (Using an automated system) OR Call 833-215-7307 and speak to a live rep who can cast your vote over the phone. With a smartphone Vote by scanning the Quick Response Code or “QR Code” on the enclosed proxy card/voting instruction form Vote processing Mark, sign and date the enclosed ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND AND THANK YOU FOR VOTING. REM1

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Proposal(s) For holders asof Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Votes canbe changed until the voting deadhnMake your selections below. Sh ares available: 0.00001 1. To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Fundand John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the NAcquiring Fund”), each a series of John Hancock Investment Trust . Under thisagreement, the Fund would t ransfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would bedistributed, as described in the accompanying combined proxy Q For Q Against Q Abstain statement and prospectu s, proportionatelyto you and the other shareholders of the Fund. The Acquiring Fund would alsoassume substantially all ofthe Fund’s liabilities. Board Recommendation: For By clicking Submit Vote, I am hereby ~P-P-QintinuP-rO!\’_. Reset All ~ 2025 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ProxyVott: and Broadridge are registeredtrademarks of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Accessibility Statement Privacy Statement CUSIP isa regist ered trademark of t heAmerican Banke~ Association.All othertrademarks belong to theirrespective owners. Terms ofUse& Linking Policy JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND M X This link will open a page outside of ProxyVote.com Don’t worry—ProxyVote.com will re ma in o pen in t his windowfor you t o return and finish your session. Cancel Proposal(s) For holders asofwednesday, February5,2025.\loles can be chot1ced ,tilthevoting cloadllne. ~ 00001 CONFIDENTIAL

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john honcock esg international wquity fund proxy statement

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John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund summary prospectus

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MySemngs S1gn In Pro~ote My Meetings Investo r Education 2025 Special M eeting To be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 Voted Thank you for voting! You r selections for JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND Control # 0085743182247095 have been submitted successfullytt Print My Voting Choices I Wou ld you like t o receive an email with your voting choices? Your emailaddress

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Thanks for voting!

JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

2025 Special Meeting

To be held Thursday, April 3, 2025

Your voting directions for this meeting (Control Number: 0085743182247095) were received on February 24, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. ET.

 

 

Here’s how you voted:

 

 

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To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Fund and John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), each a series of John Hancock Investment Trust. Under this agreement, the Fund would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying combined proxy statement and prospectus, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of the Fund. The Acquiring Fund would also assume substantially all of the Fund’s liabilities.

You Voted: For

 

 

Shares available: 0.00001

Need to change your vote? Voting is open until April 2, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET

Return to ProxyVote.com

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Thanks for voting!

JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

2025 Special Meeting

To be held Thursday, April 3, 2025

Your voting directions for this meeting (Control Number: 0085743182247095) were received on February 24, 2025 at 4:12 p.m. ET.

 

 

 

Here’s how you voted:		Shares available: 0.00001

 

 

 

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To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Fund and John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), each a series of John Hancock Investment Trust. Under this agreement, the Fund would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying combined proxy statement and prospectus, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of the Fund. The Acquiring Fund would also assume substantially all of the Fund’s liabilities.

You Voted: Abstain

 

 

Need to change your vote? Voting is open until April 2, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET

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Thanks for voting!

JOHN HANCOCK ESG INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

2025 Special Meeting

To be held Thursday, April 3, 2025

Your voting directions for this meeting (Control Number: 0085743182247095) were received on February 24, 2025 at 4:11 p.m. ET.

 

 

Here’s how you voted:

 

 

1.

To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Fund and John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), each a series of John Hancock Investment Trust. Under this agreement, the Fund would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying combined proxy statement and prospectus, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of the Fund. The Acquiring Fund would also assume substantially all of the Fund’s liabilities.

You Voted: Against

 

 

Shares available: 0.00001

Need to change your vote? Voting is open until April 2, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET

Return to ProxyVote.com

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