- Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)
29 November 2011 - 3:33AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ___)
Filed by the Registrant
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Under §240.14a-12
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JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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No fee required.
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act
Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was
determined):
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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Total fee paid:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee
was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration
statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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Amount Previously Paid:
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for
the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 20, 2012.
JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED
INCOME FUND III
Meeting Information
Meeting
Type:
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
For holders as of:
November 1, 2011
Date:
January 20, 2012
Time:
2:00 p.m., EST
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Location:
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601 Congress Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
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Directions to meeting:
http://materials.proxyvote.com/JH/Proxy
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named fund.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote
these shares.
This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet
. You may view the proxy
materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side of this notice).
We encourage you to access and review all of the
important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
See the reverse side of this
notice to
obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
Before
You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDES PRESIDENTS LETTER)
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and
visit:
www.proxyvote.com
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one, otherwise
you will not receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents. There is NO charge to you for
requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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BY INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to
your investment advisor.
Please make the request as instructed above on or before January 9, 2012
to facilitate timely delivery.
How To
Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request
a
legal proxy.
To do so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the
appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any
special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com
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Have the 12-Digit Control Number available
and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials,
which will include a voting instruction form.
The Board of Trustees recommends
that you vote FOR the following:
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To elect three (3) Trustees to serve for
a three-year term ending at the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders in 2015 or such
earlier date as required by the by-laws
of the Fund.
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01)
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Stanley Martin
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02)
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John A. Moore
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03)
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John G. Vrysen
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NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of the meeting.
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