Manulife Trims Outstanding Shares by 4.01 Million in March 2026 Return

Bulletin Express04-09

Manulife Financial Corporation (MANULIFE-S) filed its Hong Kong monthly return for the period ended 31 March 2026, highlighting a targeted share-repurchase programme that reduced its ordinary share count.

Key Movements • Ordinary Shares: Outstanding shares fell by 4.01 million month-on-month, dropping to 1.67 billion. All repurchased shares were immediately cancelled; the company holds no treasury shares. • Preference Shares: No movement. Class 1 preferred shares remained at 80.20 million, while Class A preferred shares held steady at 26.00 million. Class B preferred shares remain unissued. • Share Option Activity: The Executive Stock Option Plan showed 5.30 million options outstanding, unchanged during the month, with no option exercises and no new shares issued. • Public Float: The filing confirms compliance with Hong Kong listing rules on public float. As a secondary listed overseas issuer, Manulife remains exempt under Rule 19C.11.

Capital Structure Snapshot (31 March 2026) • Ordinary shares in issue: 1,672.22 million • Total issued shares (all classes): 1,778.42 million

The return was submitted on 9 April 2026 by Assistant Corporate Secretary Scott MacIntosh.

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