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: 811-02402
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Sovereign Bond
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles A. Rizzo
197 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6176633000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 05/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2023
2X03 JHF Bond Fund
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JOHN HANCOCK COLLATERAL TRUST Agenda Number: 100001321
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Security: 926EMC902 and 965BRTII9
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 09-Sep-2022
Ticker:
ISIN:
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1 DIRECTOR
Andrew G. Arnott Mgmt For For
Marianne Harrison Mgmt For For
Paul Lorentz Mgmt For For
Frances G. Rathke Mgmt For For
Noni L. Ellison Mgmt For For
Dean Garfield Mgmt For For
Patricia Lizarraga Mgmt For For
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 Sovereign Bond Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Kristie M. Feinberg
Name Kristie M. Feinberg
Title President
Date 08/24/2023