Manulife Private Credit Fund

04/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 10:22

Management Change/Compensation - Form 8-K

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On April 24, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Manulife Private Credit Fund (the "Fund") appointed Christopher Sechler as the Chief Legal Officer of the Fund replacing David Pemstein who resigned from this position effective April 24, 2024. Mr. Sechler holds the position of Chief Legal Officer for an indefinite term until his successor is duly appointed and qualified or until he dies, retires, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Mr. Sechler has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Fund, and he is not a party to any transaction that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Below is information regarding Mr. Sechler's business experience during the past five years.

Name (Birth Year)

Position(s) with the Fund

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Christopher Sechler (1973) Chief Legal Officer (since April 24, 2024) Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, John Hancock Investment Management (since 2015); Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel, John Hancock Investment Management (2009-2015); Assistant Secretary of John Hancock Investment Management and John Hancock Variable Trust Advisers (since 2009); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of various registered investment companies within the John Hancock Fund Complex (since 2009, including prior positions).