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JOHN HANCOCK CORE EQUITY FUND
JOHN HANCOCK GROWTH TRENDS FUND
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS — [September 23], 2008
PROXY SOLICITATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s) _______________, ____________ and ______________, with full power of substitution in each, to vote all the shares of beneficial interest of John Hancock Core Equity Fund (“Core Equity”) and/or John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (“Growth Trends”) which the undersigned is (are) entitled to vote at the Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the funds to be held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, [September 23], 2008, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and at any adjournment(s) of the Meeting. All powers may be exercised by a majority of all proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting, or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. Receipt of the Proxy Statement dated [August 1], 2008 is hereby acknowledged. If not revoked, this proxy shall be voted for the proposals included in the Proxy Statement.
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Date _______________, 2008
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SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED ACTION BY A CHECK MARK IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACE. THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF (FOR) PROPOSAL 1 AND PROPOSAL 2 IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE BELOW. AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, THE PROXY OR PROXIES WILL VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BEST JUDGMENT.
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(1) To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between Core Equity and John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). Under this agreement, Core Equity would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Core Equity. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Core Equity’s liabilities. | o | o | o |
(2) To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between Growth Trends and the Acquiring Fund. Under this agreement, Growth Trends would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Growth Trends. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Growth Trends’ liabilities. | o | o | o |
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JOHN HANCOCK RAINIER GROWTH FUND,
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THE TRUSTEES RECOMMEND A VOTE “FOR” THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS.
Proposal 1. | o | FOR | o | AGAINST | o | ABSTAIN |
To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between John Hancock Core Equity Fund (“Core Equity”) and John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). Under this agreement, Core Equity would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Core Equity. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Core Equity’s liabilities.
Proposal 2. | o | FOR | o | AGAINST | o | ABSTAIN |
To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (“Growth Trends”) and the Acquiring Fund. Under this agreement, Growth Trends would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Growth Trends. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Growth Trends’ liabilities.
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THE TRUSTEES RECOMMEND A VOTE “FOR” THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS.
Proposal 1. | o | FOR | o | AGAINST | o | ABSTAIN |
To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between John Hancock Core Equity Fund (“Core Equity”) and John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). Under this agreement, Core Equity would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Core Equity. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Core Equity’s liabilities.
Proposal 2. | o | FOR | o | AGAINST | o | ABSTAIN |
To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (“Growth Trends”) and the Acquiring Fund. Under this agreement, Growth Trends would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of Growth Trends. The Acquiring Fund would also assume Growth Trends’ liabilities.
Please refer to the proxy statement for discussion of each of these matters.
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