UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-05908
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Premium Dividend
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 10/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2016 - 06/30/2017
2X23 John Hancock Funds Premium Dividend
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934516963
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Security: 049560105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Feb-2017
Ticker: ATO
ISIN: US0495601058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. BEST Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIM R. COCKLIN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KELLY H. COMPTON Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD W. DOUGLAS Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUBEN E. ESQUIVEL Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAFAEL G. GARZA Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. GORDON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. GRABLE Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. HAEFNER Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY K. QUINN Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. SAMPSON Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. SPRINGER Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD WARE II Mgmt For For
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE
PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL)
3. PROPOSAL FOR ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE
PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL)
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AVANGRID, INC. Agenda Number: 934615583
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Security: 05351W103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-Jun-2017
Ticker: AGR
ISIN: US05351W1036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
IGNACIO SANCHEZ GALAN Mgmt Withheld Against
JOHN E. BALDACCI Mgmt Withheld Against
PEDRO AZAGRA BLAZQUEZ Mgmt Withheld Against
FELIPE CALDERON Mgmt For For
ARNOLD L. CHASE Mgmt Withheld Against
ALFREDO ELIAS AYUB Mgmt For For
CAROL L. FOLT Mgmt For For
JOHN L. LAHEY Mgmt For For
SANTIAGO M. GARRIDO Mgmt Withheld Against
JUAN CARLOS R. LICEAGA Mgmt Withheld Against
JOSE SAINZ ARMADA Mgmt Withheld Against
ALAN D. SOLOMONT Mgmt For For
ELIZABETH TIMM Mgmt For For
JAMES P. TORGERSON Mgmt Withheld Against
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG US Mgmt For For
LLP AS AVANGRID, INC.'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017.
3. NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
4. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AVANGRID, Mgmt For For
INC. BY-LAWS TO ADOPT A MAJORITY VOTING
STANDARD IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN
UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.
5. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AVANGRID, Mgmt For For
INC. BY-LAWS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM NUMBER
OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FROM THREE (3) TO FIVE (5).
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934543453
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Security: 060505617
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2017
Ticker: BMLPRI
ISIN: US0605056177
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHARON L. ALLEN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK O. BOVENDER, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE J.P. DE WECK Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD W. DONALD Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL, III Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. WHITE Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS D. WOODS Mgmt For For
1N. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID YOST Mgmt For For
2. APPROVING OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (AN Mgmt For For
ADVISORY, NON-BINDING "SAY ON PAY"
RESOLUTION)
3. A VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY Mgmt 1 Year For
"SAY ON PAY" RESOLUTIONS (AN ADVISORY,
NON-BINDING "SAY ON FREQUENCY" RESOLUTION)
4. RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2017
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CLAWBACK AMENDMENT Shr Against For
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DIVESTITURE & Shr Against For
DIVISION STUDY SESSIONS
7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr For Against
CHAIRMAN
8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT CONCERNING Shr Against For
GENDER PAY EQUITY
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BP P.L.C. Agenda Number: 934594917
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Security: 055622104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2017
Ticker: BP
ISIN: US0556221044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTS.
2. TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
REPORT.
3. TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
POLICY.
4. TO RE-ELECT MR R W DUDLEY AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
5. TO RE-ELECT DR B GILVARY AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
6. TO ELECT MR N S ANDERSEN AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
7. TO RE-ELECT MR P M ANDERSON AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
8. TO RE-ELECT MR A BOECKMANN AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
9. TO RE-ELECT ADMIRAL F L BOWMAN AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR.
10. TO RE-ELECT MR I E L DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
11. TO RE-ELECT PROFESSOR DAME ANN DOWLING AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR.
12. TO ELECT MS M B MEYER AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
13. TO RE-ELECT MR B R NELSON AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
14. TO RE-ELECT MRS P R REYNOLDS AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
15. TO RE-ELECT SIR JOHN SAWERS AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
16. TO RE-ELECT MR C-H SVANBERG AS A DIRECTOR. Mgmt For For
17. TO REAPPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Mgmt For For
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
18. TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL Mgmt For For
DONATIONS AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
19. TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT.
20. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO Mgmt For For
ALLOT A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH
FREE OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS.
21. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE ADDITIONAL Mgmt For For
AUTHORITY TO ALLOT A LIMITED NUMBER OF
SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS.
22. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED Mgmt For For
AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN
SHARES BY THE COMPANY.
23. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE Mgmt For For
CALLING OF GENERAL MEETINGS (EXCLUDING
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS) BY NOTICE OF AT
LEAST 14 CLEAR DAYS.
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. Agenda Number: 934543946
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Security: 15189T107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2017
Ticker: CNP
ISIN: US15189T1079
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILTON CARROLL Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL P. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANIECE M. LONGORIA Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT J. MCLEAN Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE F. POUND Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT M. PROCHAZKA Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN O. RHENEY Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP R. SMITH Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SOMERHALDER Mgmt For For
II
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. WAREING Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2017.
3. APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934581732
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Security: 166764100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 31-May-2017
Ticker: CVX
ISIN: US1667641005
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. M. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. F. DEILY Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. E. DENHAM Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. P. GAST Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. HERNANDEZ, JR. Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. M. HUNTSMAN JR. Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. W. MOORMAN IV Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. F. MOYO Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. D. SUGAR Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I. G. THULIN Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. S. WATSON Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. K. WIRTH Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PWC AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
OFFICER COMPENSATION
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION
5. REPORT ON LOBBYING Shr For Against
6. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF POLICY ON NOT Shr Against For
DOING BUSINESS WITH CONFLICT COMPLICIT
GOVERNMENTS
7. REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Shr Abstain Against
8. REPORT ON TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON Shr For Against
ECONOMY
9. ADOPT POLICY ON INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN Shr For Against
10. RECOMMEND INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WITH Shr For Against
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE
11. SET SPECIAL MEETINGS THRESHOLD AT 10% Shr For Against
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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. Agenda Number: 934559038
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Security: 25746U109
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2017
Ticker: D
ISIN: US25746U1097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. BARR Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN E. DRAGAS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS F. FARRELL II Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. HARRIS Mgmt Against Against
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. JIBSON Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK J. KINGTON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. RIGBY Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA J. ROYAL, M.D. Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. SPILMAN, Mgmt For For
JR.
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN N. STORY Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2017
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION (SAY ON PAY)
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE SAY Mgmt 1 Year For
ON PAY VOTE
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Mgmt For For
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE COMPANY'S NAME
TO DOMINION ENERGY, INC.
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
LOBBYING
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE Shr For Against
NOMINATION OF A DIRECTOR WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
EXPERTISE
8. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN Shr For Against
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICIES
AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES CONSISTENT WITH
LIMITING GLOBAL WARMING
9. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shr For Against
METHANE EMISSIONS
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934544102
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Security: 26441C204
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2017
Ticker: DUK
ISIN: US26441C2044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J. ANGELAKIS Mgmt For For
MICHAEL G. BROWNING Mgmt For For
THEODORE F. CRAVER, JR. Mgmt For For
DANIEL R. DIMICCO Mgmt For For
JOHN H. FORSGREN Mgmt For For
LYNN J. GOOD Mgmt For For
JOHN T. HERRON Mgmt For For
JAMES B. HYLER, JR. Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. KENNARD Mgmt For For
E. MARIE MCKEE Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. MOORMAN IV Mgmt For For
CARLOS A. SALADRIGAS Mgmt For For
THOMAS E. SKAINS Mgmt For For
WILLIAM E. WEBSTER, JR. Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE DUKE ENERGY Mgmt For For
CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE VOTE Mgmt 1 Year For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
5. AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF DUKE ENERGY
CORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PROVIDING AN Shr For Against
ANNUAL REPORT ON DUKE ENERGY'S LOBBYING
EXPENSES
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PREPARING AN Shr For Against
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS ON DUKE ENERGY'S
PORTFOLIO OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONSISTENT WITH
A TWO DEGREE SCENARIO
8. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PROVIDING A Shr For Against
REPORT ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS OF DUKE
ENERGY'S COAL USE
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ENBRIDGE INC. Agenda Number: 934572163
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Security: 29250N105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2017
Ticker: ENB
ISIN: CA29250N1050
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PAMELA L. CARTER Mgmt For For
CLARENCE P. CAZALOT,JR. Mgmt For For
MARCEL R. COUTU Mgmt For For
GREGORY L. EBEL Mgmt For For
J. HERB ENGLAND Mgmt For For
CHARLES W. FISCHER Mgmt For For
V.M. KEMPSTON DARKES Mgmt For For
MICHAEL MCSHANE Mgmt For For
AL MONACO Mgmt For For
MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS Mgmt For For
REBECCA B. ROBERTS Mgmt For For
DAN C. TUTCHER Mgmt For For
CATHERINE L. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
02 APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS.
03 AMEND, CONTINUE AND APPROVE OUR SHAREHOLDER Mgmt For For
RIGHTS PLAN.
04 VOTE ON OUR APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION. WHILE THIS VOTE IS
NON-BINDING, IT GIVES SHAREHOLDERS AN
OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT INPUT TO
OUR BOARD.
05 VOTE ON THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL SET OUT IN Shr For Against
APPENDIX B TO OUR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR DATED MARCH 13, 2017 REGARDING
REPORTING ON THE DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS USED
BY ENBRIDGE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SOCIAL
AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS WHEN REVIEWING
POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONS.
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EVERSOURCE ENERGY Agenda Number: 934545558
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Security: 30040W108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 03-May-2017
Ticker: ES
ISIN: US30040W1080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CLARKESON Mgmt For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: COTTON M. CLEVELAND Mgmt For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANFORD CLOUD, JR. Mgmt For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. DISTASIO Mgmt For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS A. DOYLE Mgmt For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. JUDGE Mgmt For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL A. LA CAMERA Mgmt For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH R. LEIBLER Mgmt For For
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. VAN FAASEN Mgmt For For
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERICA M. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS R. WRAASE Mgmt For For
2. APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
DECLARATION OF TRUST TO INCLUDE A PROXY
ACCESS PROVISION.
3. CONSIDER AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL APPROVING THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
4. CONSIDER AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE Mgmt 1 Year For
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY PROPOSALS ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
5. RE-APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Mgmt For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE 2009 EVERSOURCE
INCENTIVE PLAN AS REQUIRED BY SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
6. RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017.
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NATIONAL GRID PLC Agenda Number: 934450658
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Security: 636274300
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-Jul-2016
Ticker: NGG
ISIN: US6362743006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2. TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND Mgmt For For
3. TO RE-ELECT SIR PETER GERSHON Mgmt For For
4. TO RE-ELECT JOHN PETTIGREW Mgmt For For
5. TO RE-ELECT ANDREW BONFIELD Mgmt For For
6. TO ELECT DEAN SEAVERS Mgmt For For
7. TO ELECT NICOLA SHAW Mgmt For For
8. TO RE-ELECT NORA MEAD BROWNELL Mgmt For For
9. TO RE-ELECT JONATHAN DAWSON Mgmt For For
10. TO RE-ELECT THERESE ESPERDY Mgmt For For
11. TO RE-ELECT PAUL GOLBY Mgmt For For
12. TO RE-ELECT RUTH KELLY Mgmt For For
13. TO RE-ELECT MARK WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
14. TO REAPPOINT THE AUDITORS Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
15. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE Mgmt For For
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
16. TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION Mgmt For For
REPORT EXCLUDING THE EXCERPTS FROM THE
REMUNERATION POLICY
17. TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE POLITICAL Mgmt For For
DONATIONS
18. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT Mgmt For For
ORDINARY SHARES
19. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION Mgmt For For
RIGHTS
20. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORISE THE Mgmt For For
COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN ORDINARY SHARES
21. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORISE THE Mgmt For For
DIRECTORS TO HOLD GENERAL MEETINGS ON 14
WORKING DAYS' NOTICE
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NATIONAL GRID PLC Agenda Number: 934599436
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Security: 636274300
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 19-May-2017
Ticker: NGG
ISIN: US6362743006
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATION OF SHARES Mgmt For For
2. TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT NEW Mgmt For For
ORDINARY SHARES
3. TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
4. TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS FOR Mgmt For For
ACQUISITIONS
5. TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS Mgmt For For
OWN NEW ORDINARY SHARES
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ONE GAS, INC Agenda Number: 934581720
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Security: 68235P108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 25-May-2017
Ticker: OGS
ISIN: US68235P1084
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. EVANS Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. HUTCHINSON Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ONE GAS, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2017.
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF OUR Mgmt For For
ANNUAL OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PURPOSES
OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE.
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PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934560954
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Security: 723484101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2017
Ticker: PNW
ISIN: US7234841010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
DONALD E. BRANDT Mgmt For For
DENIS A. CORTESE, M.D. Mgmt For For
RICHARD P. FOX Mgmt For For
MICHAEL L. GALLAGHER Mgmt For For
R.A. HERBERGER, JR. PHD Mgmt For For
DALE E. KLEIN, PH.D. Mgmt For For
HUMBERTO S. LOPEZ Mgmt For For
KATHRYN L. MUNRO Mgmt For For
BRUCE J. NORDSTROM Mgmt For For
PAULA J. SIMS Mgmt For For
DAVID P. WAGENER Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt Against Against
COMPENSATION AS DISCLOSED IN THE 2017 PROXY
STATEMENT.
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4. VOTE ON RE-APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS Mgmt For For
OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER, AND
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO, THE 2012
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
5. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2017.
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PPL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 934568342
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Security: 69351T106
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2017
Ticker: PPL
ISIN: US69351T1060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY C. ADKINS Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. CONWAY Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN G. ELLIOTT Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAJA RAJAMANNAR Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG A. ROGERSON Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SPENCE Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NATICA VON ALTHANN Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH H. WILLIAMSON Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO ZAGALO DE Mgmt For For
LIMA
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF Mgmt For For
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES
4. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2012 STOCK Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
5. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
6. SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL - PUBLISH ASSESSMENT OF Shr For Against
IMPACT ON COMPANY'S PORTFOLIO, OF PUBLIC
POLICIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES SEEKING
TO LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC Agenda Number: 934604580
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Security: 780259206
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 23-May-2017
Ticker: RDSA
ISIN: US7802592060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. RECEIPT OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY Mgmt For For
3. APPROVAL OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT Mgmt For For
4. APPOINTMENT OF CATHERINE HUGHES AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
5. APPOINTMENT OF ROBERTO SETUBAL AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
6. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
BEN VAN BEURDEN
7. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GUY ELLIOTT
8. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
EULEEN GOH
9. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY
10. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GERARD KLEISTERLEE
11. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
SIR NIGEL SHEINWALD
12. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
LINDA G. STUNTZ
13. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
JESSICA UHL
14. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
HANS WIJERS
15. REAPPOINTMENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY: Mgmt For For
GERRIT ZALM
16. REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Mgmt For For
17. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Mgmt For For
18. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
19. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
20. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Mgmt For For
21. SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION Shr Against For
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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP Agenda Number: 934503776
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Security: 847560109
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 15-Dec-2016
Ticker: SE
ISIN: US8475601097
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL (WHICH Mgmt For For
WE REFER TO AS THE "MERGER PROPOSAL") TO
ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 (WHICH, AS
MAY BE AMENDED, WE REFER TO AS THE "MERGER
AGREEMENT"), AMONG SPECTRA ENERGY, ENBRIDGE
INC., A CANADIAN CORPORATION (WHICH WE
REFER TO AS "ENBRIDGE"), AND SAND MERGER
SUB, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND A
DIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ENBRIDGE
(WHICH WE REFER TO AS "MERGER SUB"),
PURSUANT TO WHICH, AMONG OTHER ...(DUE TO
SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL
PROPOSAL).
2. TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL (WHICH Mgmt For For
WE REFER TO AS THE "ADVISORY COMPENSATION
PROPOSAL") TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY
(NON-BINDING) BASIS, CERTAIN SPECIFIED
COMPENSATION THAT WILL OR MAY BE PAID BY
SPECTRA ENERGY TO ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS THAT IS BASED ON OR OTHERWISE
RELATES TO THE MERGER.
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY Agenda Number: 934580083
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Security: 842587107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-May-2017
Ticker: SO
ISIN: US8425871071
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUANITA POWELL Mgmt For For
BARANCO
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. BOSCIA Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY A. CLARK III Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS A. FANNING Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. GRAIN Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VERONICA M. HAGEN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN A. HOOD, JR. Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. JOHNS Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DALE E. KLEIN Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. SMITH, JR. Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN R. SPECKER Mgmt For For
1N. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. THOMPSON Mgmt For For
1O. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. JENNER WOOD III Mgmt For For
2. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE Mgmt For For
TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE
REQUIREMENTS TO A MAJORITY VOTE
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt Against Against
COMPENSATION
4. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF Mgmt 1 Year For
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
5. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Mgmt For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON 2 CELSIUS SCENARIO Shr For Against
REPORT
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 934546461
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04-May-2017
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELLYE L. ARCHAMBEAU Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK T. BERTOLINI Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELANIE L. HEALEY Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL-LUDWIG KLEY Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN A. TESIJA Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. WASSON Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY G. WEAVER Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION
4. ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO FUTURE VOTES ON Mgmt 1 Year For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
5. APPROVAL OF 2017 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Mgmt For For
6. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shr Against For
7. REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS Shr Against For
8. SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shr For Against
9. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CLAWBACK POLICY Shr For Against
10. STOCK RETENTION POLICY Shr For Against
11. LIMIT MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EXECUTIVES Shr Against For
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XCEL ENERGY INC. Agenda Number: 934566475
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Security: 98389B100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2017
Ticker: XEL
ISIN: US98389B1008
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. DAVIS Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BEN FOWKE Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. O'BRIEN Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. Mgmt For For
POLICINSKI
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. PROKOPANKO Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. PATRICIA SAMPSON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. SHEPPARD Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. WESTERLUND Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIM WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY V. WOLF Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL YOHANNES Mgmt For For
2. COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY Mgmt 1 Year For
BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
3. COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY Mgmt For For
BASIS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
4. COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Mgmt For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS XCEL ENERGY
INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2017
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE SEPARATION OF Shr Against For
THE ROLES OF THE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Andrew G. Arnott
Name Andrew G. Arnott
Title President
Date 08/23/2017