# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001331971
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-272435
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 5607
**Document Hash:** 6ed8b21bab377928ebffeb9393d90480
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-272435.hdr.sgml**: 20260616

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-272435

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260616

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260616

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** John Hancock Funds II
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001331971

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-21779
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261094268

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
- **STREET 2:** 200 BERKELEY STREET
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-663-2166

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS
- **STREET 2:** 200 BERKELEY STREET
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Floating Rate Income Fund (Series ID: S000020234)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000056647 | Class A      | JFIAX           |
| C000056649 | Class C      | JFIGX           |
| C000056650 | Class 1      | JFIHX           |
| C000056651 | Class I      | JFIIX           |
| C000056652 | Class NAV    | JFIDX           |
| C000106469 | Class R6     | JFIRX           |

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**Outbound Call Script** 

Hello, my name is (CSR FULL NAME). May I please speak with (SHAREHOLDER'S FULL NAME)? (Repeat the greeting if necessary)

I am calling on a recorded line regarding your current investment in the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund. Materials were sent to you for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 25, 2026. We have not yet received your vote. The Board of Trustees recommends a vote **<u>IN FAVOR</u>**<u> </u>of the proposals. Would you like to vote along with their recommendation?

(Pause for response)

**If YES:** 

If we identify any additional accounts before the meeting, would you like to vote them the same way as today?

(Proceed to confirming the vote)

**If NO or the shareholder hasn't received the info:** 

Shareholders are being asked to approve a new subadvisory agreement between the Advisor and CQS (US), LLC with respect to the Fund. The Board approved the appointment of CQS as the new subadvisor to the Fund, subject to shareholder approval. There will be a decrease in the advisory fee paid to the Advisor by the Fund if the proposal is approved by shareholders.

The Board recommends a vote **IN FAVOR** of all proposals. Would you like to vote along with their recommendation?

(Pause for response and address any questions)

**If the shareholder still chooses not to vote:** 

I understand. Thank you, and have a good day.

**If the shareholder is unavailable:** 

We can be reached toll-free at 888-297-3698, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern. Thank you, and have a good day.

**Confirming the vote:** 

I am recording your vote (recap voting instructions).

For confirmation, please state your full name. (Pause) '

According to our records, you reside in (city, state, zip). (Pause)

To confirm your address for the letter, please state your street address. (Pause)

Thank you. You will receive written confirmation in 3 to 5 business days. Please review and retain it. If you have questions, call the toll-free number in the letter. Your vote is important and appreciated. Have a good (morning/afternoon/evening).