UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February, 2024
Commission File Number: 1-14942
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
200 Bloor Street East
North Tower 10
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4W 1E5
(416) 926-3000
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K
The following documents, filed as exhibits to this Form 6-K, are incorporated by reference as part of this Form 6-K:
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
News release - dated February 20, 2024 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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/s/ Scott MacIntosh |
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Name: |
Scott MacIntosh |
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Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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Date: February 20, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1
News
Release
C$ unless otherwise stated | TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945 | |
For Immediate Release | ||
February 20, 2024 |
Manulife announces Subordinated Debenture issue
TORONTO - Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) announced today that it intends to issue $1.1 billion principal amount of 5.054% fixed/floating subordinated debentures due February 23, 2034 (the “Debentures”). MFC intends to file a prospectus supplement to its existing base shelf prospectus in respect of this issue.
The Debentures will bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.054% until February 23, 2029 and thereafter at a rate of 1.44% over Daily Compounded CORRA. The Debentures mature on February 23, 2034.
Subject to prior regulatory approval, MFC may redeem the Debentures, in whole or in part, on or after February 23, 2029 at a redemption price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date fixed for redemption. The Debentures will constitute subordinated indebtedness, ranking equally and rateably with all other subordinated indebtedness of MFC from time to time issued and outstanding (other than subordinated indebtedness which has been further subordinated in accordance with its terms).
The offering is being done on a best efforts agency basis by a syndicate co-led by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, and CIBC Capital Markets. The offering is expected to close on February 23, 2024.
MFC intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Debentures for general corporate purposes, including investment in subsidiaries and potential future redemptions of existing securities.
The Debentures have not been and will not be registered in the United States under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, a “U.S. person” (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities in the United States and any public offering of the securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2023, we had more than 38,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 35 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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