John Hancock Bond Trust

12/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/13/2024 13:31

Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (Form DEFA14A)

JOHN HANCOCK BOND TRUST

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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JOHN HANCOCK GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND Dear Shareholder: A Special Meeting of Shareholders of the John Hancock Government Income Fund (the "Fund") is scheduled to be held on January 28, 2025. As a shareholder of record in the Fund, we ask you to vote as soon as possible. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSAL Your vote is very important. Please vote in any of the following convenient ways. Vote by Phone Speak with a proxy voting specialist today by calling 1-888-898-3236. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed card and follow the prompts. Vote by Internet by visiting the internet address on the enclosed card and following the instructions. Vote by Mail by completing, signing, and dating the enclosed card and returning it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope. If you have any questions or need assistance in voting, please contact our proxy solicitor toll-free at 1-888-898-3236. Please note, a representative may call you in the next few days or weeks to assist you in voting your proxy. Thank you in advance for your support. To receive a free copy of the Proxy Statement, please call the funds' solicitor toll free at 1-888-898-3236 or go to https://www.jhinvestments.com/resources/all-resources/fund-documents/proxy-documents/john-hancock-government-income-fund-proxy-statement. The Proxy Statement contains important information about a proposal affecting your fund and therefore you are advised to read it.