JOHN HANCOCK ADVISERS, LLCSub-Investment Management Contract • June 28th, 2010 • Hancock John Equity Trust
In 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.
