Manulife Financial Corporation declared an ordinary first-quarter dividend of CAD 0.485 per common share for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, according to an announcement released on 13 May 2026.
Key details • Schedule: Shares will trade ex-dividend on 28 May 2026, with the record date set for 29 May 2026 and payment scheduled for 22 June 2026. • Currency: The dividend is denominated in Canadian dollars; the Hong Kong dollar equivalent and applicable exchange rate will be confirmed closer to the payment date. • Share-registration cutoff: Transfers must be lodged with Tricor Investor Services Limited by 16:30 on 29 May 2026 to qualify for the payout. • Withholding tax: Dividends paid to non-resident Canadian shareholders are subject to a 25% withholding rate, which may be reduced through an applicable tax treaty with Canada.
No shareholder approval is required for this distribution. The disclosure lists 12 directors, including Philip Witherington and Nicole Arnaboldi, as responsible parties to the announcement.
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