JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC. Boston, Massachusetts July 1, 1996 DFS Advisors, LLC 75 State Street, 25th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Sub-Advisory Agreement Dear Madam/Sirs: John Hancock Special Equities Fund (the "Fund"), has been organized under the laws of...Hancock John Special Equities Fund • February 25th, 1997 • Massachusetts
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Sub-Investment Management Contract Dated December 3, 2004 JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, LLC 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Small Cap Fund 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 INDEPENDENCE...Hancock John Equity Trust • December 29th, 2005 • Massachusetts
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June 17, 2005Hancock John Equity Trust • June 20th, 2005 • Massachusetts
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June 17, 2005Hancock John Equity Trust • December 29th, 2005 • Massachusetts
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MASTER CUSTODIAN AGREEMENTMaster Custodian Agreement • August 14th, 2000 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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Execution Copy JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 31st day of December, 2005, among John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Adviser"), Sovereign Asset Management LLC, a Delaware limited...Sub-Advisory Agreement • March 1st, 2006 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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Selling Agreement [JOHN HANCOCK LOGO] John Hancock Funds, Inc. Boston Massachusetts 02199-7603 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199-7603 Selling Agreement John Hancock Funds, Inc. ("the Distributor" or "Distributor," "we" or...Selling Agreement • June 7th, 2000 • Hancock John Special Equities Fund • Massachusetts
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EXECUTION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the "Agreement") is made this 9th day of May, 2005, by and between John Hancock Equity Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Acquiring Trust"), on behalf...Agreement and Plan of Reorganization • December 29th, 2005 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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Master Custodian AgreementMaster Custodian Agreement • February 26th, 2009 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II ADVISORY AGREEMENTAdvisory Agreement • September 4th, 2009 • John Hancock Investment Trust Ii • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledSeptember 4th, 2009 Company JurisdictionAdvisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, between John Hancock Investment Trust II, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“JHA” or the “Adviser”). In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
SERVICE AGREEMENTService Agreement • September 4th, 2009 • John Hancock Investment Trust Ii • Massachusetts
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AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JOHN HANCOCK FUNDSThe Transfer Agency and Service Agreement • February 26th, 2009 • Hancock John Equity Trust
Contract Type FiledFebruary 26th, 2009 CompanyThis Amendment dated as of June 1, 2008 is made to the Transfer Agency and Services Agreement dated June 1, 2007 (the “Agreement”) by and between each investment company advised by John Hancock Advisers, Inc. and identified on Exhibit A of the Agreement (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”).
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock...Hancock John Special Equities Fund • June 7th, 2000
Company FiledJune 7th, 2000Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Broker Distribution Services, Inc., now known as John Hancock Funds, Inc., please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain John Hancock Funds, Inc. to serve as distributor and principal underwriter under the Distribution Agreement for the Fund.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Large Cap Spectrum Fund Sub-Investment Management ContractHancock John Equity Trust • July 6th, 2001 • Massachusetts
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JOHN HANCOCK LARGE CAP SPECTRUM FUND (a series of John Hancock Equity Trust) 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 September 23, 2001 John Hancock Advisers, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 Investment Management...Hancock John Equity Trust • December 27th, 2001 • Massachusetts
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2001 JurisdictionJOHN HANCOCK LARGE CAP SPECTRUM FUND (a series of John Hancock Equity Trust) 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 September 23, 2001 John Hancock Advisers, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 Investment Management Contract ---------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen: John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust"), of which John Hancock Large Cap Spectrum Fund (the "Fund") is a series, has been organized as a business trust under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts to engage in the business of an investment company. The Trust's shares of beneficial interest, no par value, may be divided into series, each series representing the entire undivided interest in a separate portfolio of assets. This Agreement relates solely to the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Trustees") has selected John Hancock Advisers, Inc. (the "Adviser") to provide overall investment advice and management for the Fund, and to provide certain other serv
TRANSFER AGENCY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR JOHN HANCOCK FUNDSTransfer Agency and Service Agreement • February 27th, 2008 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledFebruary 27th, 2008 Company JurisdictionThis Transfer Agency and Service Agreement is made as of the 1st day of June, 2007 by and between each investment company advised by John Hancock Advisers, Inc. and identified on Exhibit A attached hereto (individually the “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”), each a Massachusetts business trust having its principal office and place of business at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210 and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (“JHSS”), a Delaware corporation having its principal office and place of business at 380 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 (“JHSS”).
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Growth Trends Fund Sub-Investment Management Contract Dated: August 28, 2000 JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST - John Hancock Growth Trends...John Hancock Equity Trust • December 28th, 2000 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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LETTER OF INVESTMENT INTENT This Agreement is made as of the 1st day of August, 2000 between John Hancock Advisers, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser"), and John Hancock Equity Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust"), on behalf of...Letter of Investment Intent • August 14th, 2000 • Hancock John Equity Trust
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JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Large Cap Spectrum Fund Sub-Investment Management Contract Dated September 23, 2001 JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Large Cap...Hancock John Equity Trust • December 27th, 2001 • Massachusetts
Company FiledDecember 27th, 2001 JurisdictionJOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Large Cap Spectrum Fund Sub-Investment Management Contract Dated September 23, 2001 JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, INC. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST John Hancock Large Cap Spectrum Fund 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02199 ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P. 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10105 Sub-Investment Management Contract Ladies and Gentlemen: John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") has been organized as a business trust under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts to engage in the business of an investment company. The Trust's shares of beneficial interest may be classified into series, each series representing the entire undivided interest in a separate portfolio of assets. Series may be established or terminated from time to time by action of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. As of the date hereof, the Trust has two series of shares, representing interests in John
Amendment This Agreement amends the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement ("Agreement") dated June 1, 1998 between the registered investment companies specified in Schedule A ("Funds") and John Hancock Signature Services,...Agreement • December 3rd, 2004 • Hancock John Equity Trust
Contract Type FiledDecember 3rd, 2004 CompanyThis Agreement amends the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement ("Agreement") dated June 1, 1998 between the registered investment companies specified in Schedule A ("Funds") and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. ("Signature Services").
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT TRUST II 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199John Hancock Investment Trust Ii • September 4th, 2009
Company FiledSeptember 4th, 2009Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of November 13, 1996 between John Hancock Investment Trust II (the “Trust”) and John Hancock Funds, Inc., please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Special Value Fund (the “Fund”), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain John Hancock Funds, Inc. to serve as distributor and principal underwriter under the Distribution Agreement for the Fund.
John Hancock Advisors, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210John Hancock Investment Trust Ii • September 4th, 2009
Company FiledSeptember 4th, 2009With reference to the Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, entered into by and between John Hancock Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) and John Hancock Investment Trust II (the “Trust”), on behalf of each series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), we hereby notify you as follows:
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. 1 John Hancock Way, Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02217-1000 Re: Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section...Hancock John Equity Trust • August 14th, 2000
Company FiledAugust 14th, 2000Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated as of June 1, 1998 between John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain the Transfer Agent to render transfer agency services under the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement for the Fund in accordance with the fee schedule attached as Exhibit A.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, LLC 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock...Hancock John Equity Trust • December 3rd, 2004
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JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST SUB-INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT made this 4th day of August, 2006, among John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Adviser"), Independence Investments, LLC a Delaware limited...Hancock Equity Trust • December 28th, 2006 • Hancock John Equity Trust • Massachusetts
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JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199Hancock John Equity Trust • October 1st, 2001
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JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock...Hancock John Equity Trust • August 14th, 2000
Company FiledAugust 14th, 2000Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Broker Distribution Services, Inc., now known as John Hancock Funds, Inc., please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain John Hancock Funds, Inc. to serve as distributor and principal underwriter under the Distribution Agreement for the Fund.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, Inc. 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock...Hancock John Equity Trust • October 1st, 2001
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JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199Hancock John Equity Trust • June 20th, 2005
Company FiledJune 20th, 2005Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated as of June 1, 1998 between John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Technology Leaders Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain the Transfer Agent to render transfer agency services under the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement for the Fund in accordance with the fee schedule attached as Exhibit A.
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210John Hancock Funds III • June 18th, 2008
Company FiledJune 18th, 2008The Adviser agrees to make payment to a specific class of shares of the Fund (up to the amount of the expenses relating solely to such class of shares), in an amount equal to the amount by which the Expenses of such class of shares exceed the Expense Limit for such class set forth in the table below.
JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, LLCHancock John Equity Trust • June 28th, 2010
Company FiledJune 28th, 2010In connection with the liquidation of the assets of John Hancock Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”), and the contemplated termination of the Fund’s legal existence, all pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated January 14, 2010, we hereby agree with you that the Sub-Investment Management Contract, dated August 4, 2006, among John Hancock Advisers, LLC, Lee Munder Capital Group, LLC, and John Hancock Equity Trust is terminated with respect to the Fund as of the close of business today, and we and you waive the notice provisions contained therein.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. 1 John Hancock Way, Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02217-1000 Re: Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section...Hancock John Special Equities Fund • June 7th, 2000
Company FiledJune 7th, 2000Pursuant to Section 11.01 of the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement dated as of June 1, 1998 between John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Growth Trends Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain the Transfer Agent to render transfer agency services under the Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agency and Service Agreement for the Fund in accordance with the fee schedule attached as Exhibit A.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 John Hancock Funds, LLC 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199 Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock...Hancock John Equity Trust • June 20th, 2005
Company FiledJune 20th, 2005Pursuant to Section 14 of the Distribution Agreement dated as of August 1, 1991 between John Hancock Special Equities Fund now known as John Hancock Equity Trust (the "Trust") and John Hancock Broker Distribution Services, Inc., now known as John Hancock Funds, LLC, please be advised that the Trust has established a new series of its shares, namely, John Hancock Technology Leaders Fund (the "Fund"), and please be further advised that the Trust desires to retain John Hancock Funds, LLC to serve as distributor and principal underwriter under the Distribution Agreement for the Fund.
JOHN HANCOCK EQUITY TRUST 101 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02199Hancock John Equity Trust • December 3rd, 2004
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