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Sandler Partners Doubles Down on Independence, Names Adam Press President

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As private equity consolidates the Technology Solutions Distributor category, the nation’s largest independent TSD is investing in senior leadership rather than preparing for an exit.

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sandler Partners, the largest independent Technology Solutions Distributor (TSD) in the United States, today named Adam Press President. Press will lead the company’s day-to-day operations and report to Founder and Managing Partner Alan Sandler, who continues to lead the company he built. The appointment is Sandler Partners’ clearest signal yet of how it intends to compete in a category reshaped by outside capital: by building rather than being bought.

A category consolidating around private equity

Over the past several years, private equity has taken a growing interest in the TSD market, and many of the largest distributors have brought on outside investors with their own priorities—integration, growth targets, and, eventually, a sale. Sandler Partners remains independently owned and operated, with no private equity ownership, outside investors, or debt—allowing the company to remain focused on putting Partners first by investing in the tools, resources, and support structures that help them sell more.

“Most of this industry is being bought. We’re being built,” said Alan Sandler, Founder and Managing Partner of Sandler Partners. “When a TSD takes private equity money, a clock starts, and the priorities move toward the exit—the integration, the fund’s return, the next deal. Our clock has been running in one direction for 23 years: making our Partners more money. Bringing Adam in as President is what continuing to invest in that actually looks like.”

What building looks like

Press will prioritize the Partner experience. His mandate is to scale the systems, support capacity, and management depth so that Sandler Partners can deliver the same quality of service at several times its current scale, without changing what Partners value about working with the firm.

“I’ve watched this company from the outside for a long time, and what stands out is how its growth is driven by Partners referring Partners,” said Press. “It has built a culture and processes that bring unique benefits to its customers, such as Sandler Strong contracts and a large team devoted to commission processing that has identified and returned over $25 million to its Partners. My job is to make sure the company’s infrastructure keeps up with its rapid growth, assuring that the next several thousand Partners get the same level of care and attention the first few hundred did.”

Press brings a background in investment banking and Family Office portfolio management. He founded and operated two companies during the past 35 years. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and has advised Sandler Partners for years prior to joining the company.

Alan Sandler remains the Managing Partner and will spend more time with Partners in the field and at company events, including the annual National Summit. The company’s priorities are unchanged: recruiting and supporting Partners, deepening its Provider portfolio, and preserving the independence and culture that have driven its growth.

Partner & Prospect FAQ 

Q: Does this signify a strategic change in direction for Sandler Partners? 
A: Sandler Partners remains independent. The addition of Adam Press only reinforces the company’s existing direction with the culture and Partner-first approach that built the company unchanged.

Q: What changes for Partners as a result of this addition? 
A: Partners can expect more support and resources as Sandler continues to grow, backed by the same culture, tools, and Partner-first approach they already know. Day-to-day relationships with Sandler’s team remain unchanged.

Q: How can Partners connect with Adam? 
A: Partners can look forward to meeting Adam at Sandler Partners events throughout the remainder of 2026 and can reach out through their Channel Director with any questions in the meantime.

About Sandler Partners

Sandler Partners helps empower its network of leading independent Sales Partners to deliver a comprehensive range of technology solutions to organizations worldwide, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connectivity, Cloud, Colocation, Mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), and Continuity. Its community-focused approach enables Partners to identify the right solutions for customers quickly and objectively from a diverse portfolio of 220+ Providers. Partner sales agents, VARs, and MSPs gain access to an innovative suite of sales tools within the Sandler Portal—including SCOUT, Solutions Finder, Scout for Solutions, and the Marketing Center—several of which are AI-powered, all backed by a robust support network, dedicated Sales Engineering expertise, and rich marketing resources. Together, these tools and resources empower Partners to focus on what they do best: delivering quality, value, performance, innovative solutions, unmatched expertise, and exceptional service to their clients. Members of the Sandler Partners community also benefit from the industry’s strongest negotiated agreements and a dedicated team committed to ensuring commissions are accurately identified, tracked, and paid. For more information, visit www.sandlerpartners.com.

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Tina S. Dyksterhouse, Sandler Partners
tina@sandlerpartners.com
310-861-2295

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JOHN HANCOCK PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS – SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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BOSTON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.0883 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.    

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT) with important information concerning the distribution declared on July 1, 2026, and payable on July 31, 2026. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:

July 2026

Distribution Amount Per Common Share:

$0.0883

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable July 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

For the period 07/01/2026-07/31/2026

For the fiscal year-to-date period
 11/01/2025-07/31/2026 1

Source

Current
Distribution ($)

% Breakdown
of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions ($)

% Breakdown
of the Total
Cumulative
Distributions

Net Investment Income

0.0289

33 %

0.5361

72 %

Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.0241

3 %

Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.1755

23 %

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

0.0594

67 %

0.0126

2 %

Total per common share

0.0883

100 %

0.7483

100 %

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on June 30, 2026

8.00 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

7.38 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through June 30, 2026

7.94 %

Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

5.21 %

____________________________

1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2026.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.  The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the July 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.0883 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments

We serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management

As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management provides global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to 19 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering people today to invest for a better tomorrow. As a committed partner to our clients and as a responsible steward of investor capital, we offer a heritage of risk management, deep expertise across public and private markets, and comprehensive retirement plan services. We seek to provide better investment and impact outcomes and to help people confidently save and invest for a more secure financial future. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

Media Contact:

Brian Reilly

(617) 572-9851  

Investor Contact:

(800) 843-0090

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JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS – SOURCES OF DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 19(a)

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BOSTON, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.1580 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Notification of Sources of Distribution

This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution declared on July 1, 2026, and payable on July 31, 2026. No action is required on your part.

Distribution Period:

July 2026

Distribution Amount Per Common Share:

$0.1580

The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable July 31, 2026, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.

For the period 07/01/2026-07/31/2026

For the fiscal year-to-date period
11/01/2025-07/31/2026 1

Source

Current
Distribution ($)

% Breakdown
of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions ($)

% Breakdown
of the Total
Cumulative
Distributions

Net Investment Income

0.0713

45 %

0.9954

70 %

Net Realized Short- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.0000

0 %

Net Realized Long- Term Capital Gains

0.0000

0 %

0.4266

30 %

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

0.0867

55 %

0.0000

0 %

Total per common share

0.1580

100 %

1.4220

100 %

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on June 30, 2026

9.56 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

7.13 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through June 30, 2026

7.61 %

Cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of June 30, 2026

5.35 %

____________________________

1 The Fund’s current fiscal year began on November 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2026.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s managed distribution plan.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.  A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you.  A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.  The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The Fund has declared the July 2026 distribution pursuant to the Fund’s managed distribution plan (the “Plan”).  Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.1580 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your financial professional or call the Manulife John Hancock Closed-End Fund Information Line at 1-800-843-0090, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund’s control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

An investor should consider a Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

About Manulife John Hancock Investments

We serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.

About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management

As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management provides global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to 19 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering people today to invest for a better tomorrow. As a committed partner to our clients and as a responsible steward of investor capital, we offer a heritage of risk management, deep expertise across public and private markets, and comprehensive retirement plan services. We seek to provide better investment and impact outcomes and to help people confidently save and invest for a more secure financial future. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

Media Contact:

Brian Reilly

(617) 572-9851 

Investor Contact:

(800) 843-0090

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NEUBERGER NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY FUND ANNOUNCES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

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NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBXG) (the “Fund”) has announced a distribution declaration of $0.12 per share of common stock.  The distribution announced today is payable on August 31, 2026, has a record date of August 17, 2026, and has an ex-date of August 17, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.12 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund’s ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger

Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 26 countries. The firm manages $613 billion of equities, fixed income, private markets, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again this past year, we were named Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the US (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees). Neuberger has no corporate parent or unaffiliated external shareholders. Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of June 30, 2026.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund’s performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund’s investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

Contact:
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
Investor Information
(877) 461-1899

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