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John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Answering Machine Messages
Adjourned Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
AUTOMATED ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE
Hello, we are calling with an important message on behalf of John Hancock Select Growth Fund. You should have received proxy materials in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held onMarch 30, 2016.
Your participation is very important. To vote over the telephone, call toll-free at1-844-700-1423and a proxy voting specialist will assist you with voting your shares. Specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm Eastern Time. Voting takes just a few moments and will benefit all shareholders. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Inbound Closed, Call In Queue
and End of Campaign Script
Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
INBOUND - CLOSED MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Eastern time. Thank you.”
INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”
END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund. The Special meeting of shareholders has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls.
If you have questions about yourJohn Hancock Select Growth Fundaccount, please contact your Financial Advisor or callJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund directly at___________. Thank you for investing withJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund.
John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Inbound Script
Adjourned Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
Greeting:
Hello, thank you for calling theJohn Hancock Select Growth Fundproxy information line. My name is _____________, may I have your name please?
Thank you Mr./Ms._____________. Are you calling regarding the upcoming Special shareholder meeting?
IF YES:
The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the proposal.
Would you like to vote Today and have your name removed from future calls and mailings? The board recommends that you vote for the proposal. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund
Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1423. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
IF NO:
How may I help you today? (Go to Q&A to answer any questions.)
If a non-proxy related question, respond:
Mr./Ms. _____________. I apologize I do not have access to that information; please feel free to callJohn Hancock Select Growth Funddirectly at_____________.
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John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Inbound Script
Adjourned Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
IF Not sure how to vote:
You may cast a FOR vote, an AGAINST vote or an ABSTAIN vote on the proposal.
How would you like to cast your vote on the proposal?
Thank you.For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund.
Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-700-1423. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
Closing:
Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalfJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1423. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.
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John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
Hello, is Mr./Ms. _____________ available?
IF YES:
Hi Mr./Ms. _____________, my name is _____________ and I am calling on a recorded line on behalf of your investment in the John Hancock Select Growth Fund.The fund sent you proxy materials requesting that you vote your eligible shares prior to the upcoming Special shareholder meeting scheduled to be held on March 30th, 2016.
Your Board of Trustees has recommended you vote YES on the proposal and we are calling to ask if you would like to vote today along with the recommendation of the board.
IF Shareholder NOT AVAILABLE:
Is there a better time to reach Mr./Ms._____________? (IF YES) Make note & set up call back time.
IF YES:
Thank you.For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund.
Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposal as set forth in the proxy materials you received.
We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1423 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
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John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
IF Not sure how to vote:
You may cast a FOR vote, an AGAINST vote or an ABSTAIN vote on the proposal.
How would you like to cast your vote on the proposal?
Thank you.For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?
Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf ofJohn Hancock Select Growth Fund.
Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.
Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.
If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling1-844-700-1423 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.
[Please include standard rebuttal script, such as the following:]
IF No or Not Interested (use rebuttal)
I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please be aware that as a shareholder, your vote is very important. Please fill out and return your proxy card at your earliest convenience. If you would rather not do that, you can always vote via other methods outlined in the proxy materials. Thank you again for your time today, and have a great day/evening.
What am I being asked to vote on?
The proposal is to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between Select Growth Fund and John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (“Strategic Growth Fund”). Under this agreement, Select Growth Fund would transfer all of its assets to the Strategic Growth Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of Strategic Growth Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying combined proxy statement and prospectus, proportionately to the shareholders of Select Growth Fund. Strategic Growth Fund would also assume substantially all of Select Growth Fund’s liabilities.
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John Hancock Select Growth Fund
Outbound Script
Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
Toll-Free # 1-844-700-1423
If materials not received:
I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to?
(IF YES: Type email addresses in the notes and read it back phonetically to theshareholder)
(IF NO: Continue with standard script)Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip)
Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly. Included in the email will be instructions informing you of the methods available for you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at 1-844-700-1423 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST.
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John Hancock Select Growth Fund - Urgent Virtual Message
Hello, my name is Andrew Arnott, President and CEO of John Hancock Investments and I am calling today regarding the upcoming Shareholder Meeting for the Select Growth Fund, to be held on March 30, 2016. In the coming days you will receive your proxy package in the mail which will contain all of the important information about the Select Growth Fund’s special meeting. The proxy package will contain all of the information you need to vote your shares.
Voting is very easy and only takes a moment of your time. Voting early will save the fund the expense of additional mailings and phone calls. Your vote is critical no matter how many shares you own.
I appreciate your prompt attention to this very important matter as a valued shareholder.
Thank you for your time and your vote.
John Hancock Select Growth Fund - Urgent Virtual Message
Hello, my name is Andrew Arnott, President and CEO of John Hancock Investments and I am calling today regarding the upcoming Shareholder Meeting for the Select Growth Fund, to be held on March 30, 2016. As of today, we have not received your vote on this very important proposal.
Voting is very easy and will save the fund the expense of additional mailings and phone calls. Your vote is critical no matter how many shares you own.
You can vote by internet or touch-tone phone by following the simple instructions on your proxy voting card that you received recently in the mail or you may call us at(1-844-700-1423) between 9 am – 10 pm Eastern time to cast your vote directly over the phone.
Voting will only take a minute of your time and will remove your phone number from this calling effort. I appreciate your prompt attention to this very important matter as a valued shareholder.
Thank you for your time and your vote.