TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC For Immediate Release November 20, 2014 SEHK:945 With photos Manulife goes pink to promote breast-cancer awareness Hong Kong — More than 300 staff and agents at Manulife donned something pink and pledged donations in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s “Pink Revolution” recently — an annual breastcancer awareness campaign to promote the importance of early detection and raise money towards its free breast-cancer support services. Manulife has been a keen supporter of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund for 17 years and has backed the “Pink Revolution” since 2008. This year, Manulife’s senior-management team members joined some 300 Manulifers to wear something pink on the designated “Dress Pink Day” — mainly ties and pocket handkerchiefs for men, and dresses, blouses and accessories for ladies — to show their solidarity with this worthwhile cause. Michael Huddart, Manulife’s Executive Vice President and General Manager for Greater China, commented: “According to the latest statistics from the Hong Kong Cancer Registryi, more than 3,000 women are newly diagnosed with breast cancer in our community each year. Manulifers’ enthusiastic participation in this campaign has helped spread the importance of early detection and raise funds for treatment. My hearty thanks go to everyone who helped make our Manulife Dress Pink Day such a success.” Founded in 1987, the Hong Kong Cancer Fund is the largest cancer support organization in Hong Kong, providing free information and professional support services to patients and their families, through which newly diagnosed or recovering patients can learn how to cope. Photos: Adding a splash of pink to their normally sombre business attire, Manulife’s seniormanagement team members joined some 300 Manulifers to support the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution on “Dress Pink Day” to raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for the charity’s support services. About Manulife (International) Limited Manulife (International) Limited is a member of the Manulife group of companies. Manulife is a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. We operate as John Hancock in the U.S. and as Manulife in other parts of the world. We provide strong, reliable, trustworthy and forward-thinking solutions for our customers’ significant financial decisions. Our international network of employees, agents and distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management products and services to millions of clients. We also provide asset management services to institutional customers. Funds under management by Manulife and its subsidiaries were approximately C$663 billion (HK$4,593 billion) as at September 30, 2014. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘945’ on the SEHK. Manulife can be found on the Internet at manulife.com About Cancer Fund Pink Revolution Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution is Hong Kong’s biggest and most comprehensive breast cancer education and fundraising campaign. It runs every October in line with international breast cancer awareness month. Each year, it reminds women of the importance of regular breast checks and empowers them to take charge of their own breast health, informing the public that early detection and treatment saves lives. www.cancer-fund.org Media Contact: Jacqueline Kam / Irina Kwan Manulife (International) Limited Tel: (852) 2202 1284 / 2510 5760 Fax: (852) 2234 6875 [email protected] / [email protected] Manulife (International) Limited Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability 22/F., Tower A, Manulife Financial Centre, 223 – 231 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2510 5600 Fax: (852) 2234 6875 Reference: i Hong Kong Cancer Registry. Website: http://www3.ha.org.hk/cancereg/breast_2011.pdf manulife.com.hk