We refer to the announcement dated 27 February 2026 and 18 May 2026 in relation to the 2025 First and Final Dividend.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Manulife, UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd) ("UOBKH") wishes to announce that that Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") has, vide its letter dated 20 May 2026, resolved to approve the listing and quotation of up to 11,000,000 new ordinary shares in Manulife to be issued pursuant to the 7th DRP subject to the following conditions:-

1.         Manulife and UOBKH must fully comply with the relevant provisions under the Main Market Listing Requirements pertaining to the implementation of the 7th DRP;

2.         Manulife and UOBKH to inform Bursa Securities upon the completion of the 7th DRP;

3.         Manulife to furnish Bursa Securities with a written confirmation of its compliance with the terms and conditions of Bursa Securities' approval once the 7th DRP is completed;

4.         Manulife to furnish Bursa Securities with a certified true copy of the resolution passed by shareholders at the next general meeting for the proposed renewal of authority for the 7th DRP; and

5.         Payment of additional listing fee, if any, based on the final issue price together with a copy of the details of the computation of the amount of listing fees payable. 

This announcement is dated 21 May 2026.