6-K
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP (MFC)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2023
Commission File Number: 1-14942
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
200 BloorStreet 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:
| Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Report of Voting Results |
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 | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Antonella Deo |
| Name: | Antonella Deo |
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
Date: May 11, 2023
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
May 11, 2023
Manulife Financial Corporation
200 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON M4W 1E5
Dear Sirs:
| RE: | MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (the “Company”) – Report of Voting Results of Matters Submitted to aVote of Common Shareholders at the Annual Meeting of the Company held May 11, 2023 (the “Meeting”) |
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The following matters were put to vote at the Meeting, and pursuant to National Instrument 51-102, the voting results were as follows:
| 1. | Election of Directors |
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A ballot was conducted for the resolution to elect directors of the Company until the next Annual Meeting. The following nominees were elected as directors:
| NAME OF NOMINEE | VOTES FOR | % | VOTES WITHHELD | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole S. Arnaboldi | 973,969,375 | 98.21% | 17,709,900 | 1.79% |
| Guy L.T. Bainbridge | 965,184,467 | 97.33% | 26,494,808 | 2.67% |
| Susan F. Dabarno | 971,962,155 | 98.01% | 19,717,097 | 1.99% |
| Julie E. Dickson | 977,943,597 | 98.61% | 13,735,678 | 1.39% |
| Roy Gori | 983,836,850 | 99.21% | 7,842,425 | 0.79% |
| Tsun-yan<br>Hsieh | 976,660,814 | 98.49% | 15,018,461 | 1.51% |
| Vanessa Kanu | 974,092,575 | 98.23% | 17,586,700 | 1.77% |
| Donald R. Lindsay | 948,813,828 | 95.68% | 42,865,447 | 4.32% |
| C. James Prieur | 971,000,811 | 97.91% | 20,678,464 | 2.09% |
| Andrea S. Rosen | 973,070,248 | 98.12% | 18,609,027 | 1.88% |
| May Tan | 981,461,278 | 98.97% | 10,217,997 | 1.03% |
| Leagh E. Turner | 975,535,567 | 98.37% | 16,143,108 | 1.63% |
| 2. | Appointment of Auditor | |||
| --- | --- |
A ballot was conducted for the resolution to appoint Ernst & Young LLP as auditors of the Company until the next Annual Meeting. Ernst & Young LLP was appointed.
| VOTES FOR | % | VOTES WITHHELD | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 962,533,944 | 92.34% | 79,793,443 | 7.66% |
| 3. | Advisory resolution accepting approach to executive compensation | ||
| --- | --- |
A ballot was conducted for the advisory resolution accepting approach to executive compensation. The advisory resolution was approved.
| VOTES FOR | % | VOTES AGAINST | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 767,924,818 | 77.43% | 223,792,862 | 22.57% |
TSX TRUST COMPANY
(signed)
Lise-Anne Thomas
Senior Relationship Manager