UNITED STATES | |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | |
Washington, D.C. 20549 | |
FORM N-CSR | |
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED | |
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES | |
Investment Company Act file number 811-21777 | |
John Hancock Funds III | |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) | |
601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
601 Congress Street | |
Boston, Massachusetts 02210 | |
(Name and address of agent for service) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-663-4497 | |
Date of fiscal year end: | March 31 |
Date of reporting period: | March 31, 2012 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||
| |||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | ||
| |||||||
Class A1 | 1.78 | 1.20 | 4.18 | 1.78 | 6.13 | 50.56 | |
| |||||||
Class B1 | 1.32 | 0.95 | 3.56 | 1.32 | 4.82 | 41.93 | |
| |||||||
Class C1 | 5.27 | 1.32 | 3.56 | 5.27 | 6.77 | 41.87 | |
| |||||||
Class i1,2 | 7.54 | 2.63 | 5.06 | 7.54 | 13.87 | 63.87 | |
| |||||||
Class R11,2 | 6.67 | 1.71 | 3.97 | 6.67 | 8.87 | 47.57 | |
| |||||||
Class R21,2 | 5.69 | 0.70 | 3.09 | 5.69 | 3.53 | 35.51 | |
| |||||||
Class R31,2 | 6.79 | 1.83 | 4.08 | 6.79 | 9.47 | 49.13 | |
| |||||||
Class R41,2 | 7.06 | 2.12 | 4.39 | 7.06 | 11.08 | 53.60 | |
| |||||||
Class R51,2 | 7.42 | 2.44 | 4.70 | 7.42 | 12.78 | 58.31 | |
| |||||||
Class R61,2 | 7.63 | 2.66 | 5.11 | 7.63 | 14.04 | 64.61 | |
| |||||||
Class T1,2 | 1.66 | 0.74 | 3.57 | 1.66 | 3.74 | 42.05 | |
| |||||||
Class AdV 1,2 | 7.26 | 2.37 | 4.80 | 7.26 | 12.42 | 59.77 | |
| |||||||
Class NAV 1,2 | 7.63 | 2.70 | 5.15 | 7.63 | 14.26 | 65.26 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A and Class T shares of 5%, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Class B and Class C shares. The Class B shares’ CDSC declines annually between years 1 to 6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1%. No sales charge will be assessed after the sixth year. Class C shares held for less than one year are subject to a 1% CDSC. Sales charges are not applicable for the following classes: I, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, ADV and NAV shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-12 for Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class ADV shares and 6-30-13 for Class R2 shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. For all other classes the net expenses equal the gross expenses. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class I | Class R1 | Class R2 | Class R3 | Class R4 | Class R5 | Class R6 | Class T | Class ADV | Class NAV | |
Net (%) | 1.28 | 2.06 | 2.09 | 0.89 | 1.70 | 1.45 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 1.35 | 1.14 | 0.80 |
Gross (%) | 1.28 | 2.06 | 2.09 | 0.89 | 8.24 | 2.76 | 16.43 | 16.16 | 15.88 | 0.84 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 0.80 |
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | ||||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index 1 | Index 2 | |
| |||||
Class B 3 | 3-31-02 | $14,193 | $14,193 | $15,213 | $14,972 |
| |||||
Class C3 | 3-31-02 | 14,187 | 14,187 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class I 2 | 3-31-02 | 16,387 | 16,387 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R1 2 | 3-31-02 | 14,757 | 14,757 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R22 | 3-31-02 | 13,551 | 13,551 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R32 | 3-31-02 | 14,913 | 14,913 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R4 2 | 3-31-02 | 15,360 | 15,360 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R5 2 | 3-31-02 | 15,831 | 15,831 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R6 2 | 3-31-02 | 16,461 | 16,461 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class T 2 | 3-31-02 | 14,954 | 14,205 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class ADV 2 | 3-31-02 | 15,977 | 15,977 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class NAV 2 | 3-31-02 | 16,526 | 16,526 | 15,213 | 14,972 |
|
Russell 1000 growth index is an unmanaged index containing those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with a greater-than-average growth orientation.
S&P 500 index is an unmanaged index that includes 500 widely traded common stocks.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 On 4-25-08, through a reorganization, the Fund acquired all of the assets of the Rainier Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund). On that date, the Predecessor Fund offered its Original Class shares and Institutional Class shares in exchange for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund. Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class ADV and Class NAV shares of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund were first offered on 4-28-08. The Predecessor Fund’s Original Class shares’ returns have been recalculated to reflect the gross fees and expenses of Class A shares. The returns prior to 4-28-08 are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class ADV and Class NAV shares, respectively. Class T shares were first offered 10-6-08; the returns prior to this date are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class T shares. Class R6 and Class R2 shares were first offered 9-1-11 and 3-1-12, respectively; the returns prior to these dates are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class R6 and Class R2 shares.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectuses.
3 No contingent deferred sales charge is applicable.
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By Rainier investment Management, inc.
Stocks fell sharply in the first half of the year ended March 31, 2012, pressured by fears that Europe’s sovereign debt problems would trigger a financial meltdown and worries that the U.S. was headed for another recession. The market then rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter and into 2012, buoyed by signs of stabilization in Europe and continued economic expansion domestically.
For the 12 months ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund’s Class A shares returned 7.13%, excluding sales charges. The Fund lagged the 11.02% gain of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, but beat the average 6.93% advance of the Morningstar, Inc. large-cap growth funds category. Bottom-up stock picking, which was focused on companies with above-average earnings growth and reasonable stock valuations, detracted in the information technology, industrials, energy and materials sectors. In tech, the Fund lost ground from not owning large index components, such as Microsoft Corp. and IBM Corp., whose steady growth and mega capitalization attracted investors. One information technology company that performed well was electronic card processor Visa Inc., which profited from the strong secular trend of more people paying with plastic and from the removal of regulatory headwinds. Exposure in the first half of the period to economically sensitive stocks, such as factory automation equipment company Rockwell Automation, Inc. also hurt, as the slowing global economy pressured its return. In energy, shares of energy services provider Baker Hughes Inc. fell as declining natural gas prices negatively affected its pressure pumping business. Conversely, the Fund benefited from stock picks in consumer staples, financials, health care and consumer discretionary. Top individual contributors included energy drink company Monster Beverage Corp. (formerly Hansen Natural Corp.), a consumer staples name benefiting from expansion overseas. Rockwell Automation and Baker Hughes were no longer in the Fund at period end.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio management team through the end of the period discussed in this report. The team’s statements reflect its own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
■ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
■ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,260.50 | $7.35 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,266.10 | 11.90 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,255.50 | 11.84 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,263.00 | 5.32 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,258.40 | 9.60 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,259.00 | 9.04 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,260.20 | 7.35 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,262.80 | 5.66 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,263.30 | 4.87 |
| |||
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,260.60 | 7.86 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,261.60 | 6.45 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,263.80 | 4.58 |
|
For the class noted below, the example assumes an account value of $1,000 on March 1, 2012, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 3-1-12 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class R2 | $1,000.00 | $1,036.50 | $1.25 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-123 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.50 | $6.56 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,014.50 | 10.58 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.50 | 10.58 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.30 | 4.75 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.50 | 8.57 |
| |||
Class R2 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.80 | 7.31 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.00 | 8.07 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.50 | 6.56 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.00 | 5.05 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.70 | 4.34 |
| |||
Class T | 1,000.00 | 1,018.10 | 7.01 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,019.30 | 5.76 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,021.00 | 4.09 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.30%, 2.10%, 2.10%, 0.94%, 1.70%, 1.60%, 1.30%, 1.00%, 0.86% 1.39%, 1.14% and 0.81% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6, Class T, Class ADV and Class NAV shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.45% for Class R2 shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 31/365 (to reflect the period).
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (28.0% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Apple, Inc. | 6.8% | Precision Castparts Corp. | 2.2% | |
|
| |||
Google, Inc., Class A | 3.3% | Costco Wholesale Corp. | 2.1% | |
|
| |||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 3.1% | EMC Corp. | 2.0% | |
|
| |||
Schlumberger, Ltd. | 2.4% | American Tower Corp. | 1.9% | |
|
| |||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 2.4% | Allergan, Inc. | 1.8% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Information Technology | 33.8% | Energy | 6.8% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 15.3% | Financials | 5.2% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 11.9% | Materials | 4.5% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Staples | 10.4% | Telecommunication Services | 1.9% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 9.4% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 0.8% | |
|
| |||
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash and cash equivalents not included.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 99.2% | $1,248,840,331 | |
| ||
(Cost $953,947,647) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 15.3% | 192,165,634 | |
Auto Components 0.8% | ||
| ||
BorgWarner, Inc. (I)(L) | 120,790 | 10,187,429 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.1% | ||
| ||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 193,040 | 11,113,313 |
| ||
Starbucks Corp. | 272,720 | 15,242,321 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 1.8% | ||
| ||
Amazon.com, Inc. (I) | 47,990 | 9,718,455 |
| ||
priceline.com, Inc. (I)(L) | 17,840 | 12,800,200 |
Media 1.0% | ||
| ||
DIRECTV, Class A (I) | 255,150 | 12,589,101 |
Specialty Retail 5.0% | ||
| ||
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (I) | 133,310 | 8,767,799 |
| ||
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | 184,210 | 8,856,817 |
| ||
Limited Brands, Inc. | 233,870 | 11,225,760 |
| ||
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (I) | 106,490 | 9,727,862 |
| ||
PetSmart, Inc. | 245,510 | 14,048,082 |
| ||
Tractor Supply Company | 117,610 | 10,650,762 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 4.6% | ||
| ||
Coach, Inc. | 209,830 | 16,215,662 |
| ||
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (I) | 93,500 | 6,982,580 |
| ||
NIKE, Inc., Class B | 201,915 | 21,895,663 |
| ||
Ralph Lauren Corp. | 69,660 | 12,143,828 |
Consumer Staples 10.4% | 131,457,006 | |
Beverages 2.7% | ||
| ||
Monster Beverage Corp. (I) | 214,640 | 13,326,998 |
| ||
The Coca-Cola Company | 287,140 | 21,251,231 |
Food & Staples Retailing 3.6% | ||
| ||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 292,520 | 26,560,816 |
| ||
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 224,110 | 18,645,952 |
Personal Products 1.7% | ||
| ||
The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., Class A (L) | 355,770 | 22,036,394 |
Tobacco 2.4% | ||
| ||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 334,450 | 29,635,615 |
12 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
Energy 6.8% | $85,980,117 | |
Energy Equipment & Services 3.1% | ||
| ||
Ensco International PLC, ADR | 164,630 | 8,713,866 |
| ||
Schlumberger, Ltd. | 432,500 | 30,244,725 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.7% | ||
| ||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 177,170 | 13,879,498 |
| ||
Noble Energy, Inc. | 158,980 | 15,545,064 |
| ||
Plains Exploration & Production Company (I) | 412,590 | 17,596,964 |
Financials 5.2% | 65,874,904 | |
Capital Markets 1.5% | ||
| ||
Invesco, Ltd. | 706,700 | 18,847,689 |
Commercial Banks 1.5% | ||
| ||
Wells Fargo & Company | 548,170 | 18,714,524 |
Consumer Finance 1.2% | ||
| ||
American Express Company | 263,500 | 15,246,110 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.0% | ||
| ||
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (I) | 95,085 | 13,066,581 |
Health Care 11.9% | 149,224,520 | |
Biotechnology 3.4% | ||
| ||
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (I) | 151,880 | 14,103,577 |
| ||
Biogen Idec, Inc. (I) | 143,680 | 18,099,370 |
| ||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (I) | 209,980 | 10,257,523 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0% | ||
| ||
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (I) | 24,080 | 13,045,340 |
Health Care Technology 1.3% | ||
| ||
Cerner Corp. (I)(L) | 207,620 | 15,812,339 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.9% | ||
| ||
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | 253,920 | 11,301,979 |
Pharmaceuticals 5.3% | ||
| ||
Allergan, Inc. | 241,095 | 23,007,696 |
| ||
Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR (L) | 69,870 | 9,691,668 |
| ||
Perrigo Company | 98,640 | 10,190,498 |
| ||
Shire PLC, ADR | 141,160 | 13,374,910 |
| ||
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Toronto Exchange) (I)(L) | 192,580 | 10,339,620 |
Industrials 9.4% | 118,045,830 | |
Aerospace & Defense 2.2% | ||
| ||
Precision Castparts Corp. | 162,960 | 28,175,784 |
Air Freight & Logistics 1.1% | ||
| ||
FedEx Corp. | 145,240 | 13,356,270 |
Construction & Engineering 1.1% | ||
| ||
Fluor Corp. | 222,940 | 13,385,318 |
Electrical Equipment 1.8% | ||
| ||
AMETEK, Inc. | 468,440 | 22,724,024 |
Machinery 2.0% | ||
| ||
Eaton Corp. | 260,390 | 12,975,234 |
| ||
Joy Global, Inc. | 165,120 | 12,136,320 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 13 |
Shares | Value | |
Professional Services 0.5% | ||
| ||
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A (I) | 132,820 | $6,238,555 |
Road & Rail 0.7% | ||
| ||
CSX Corp. | 420,740 | 9,054,325 |
Information Technology 33.8% | 425,717,475 | |
Communications Equipment 6.6% | ||
| ||
BancTec, Inc. (I)(R)(S) | 197,026 | 591,078 |
| ||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 667,630 | 14,120,375 |
| ||
F5 Networks, Inc. (I) | 88,460 | 11,938,562 |
| ||
JDS Uniphase Corp. (I) | 511,280 | 7,408,447 |
| ||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 568,640 | 38,678,893 |
| ||
Riverbed Technology, Inc. (I) | 366,210 | 10,283,177 |
Computers & Peripherals 8.8% | ||
| ||
Apple, Inc. (I) | 143,420 | 85,975,987 |
| ||
EMC Corp. (I) | 845,365 | 25,259,506 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.0% | ||
| ||
Trimble Navigation, Ltd. (I) | 229,480 | 12,488,302 |
Internet Software & Services 5.3% | ||
| ||
Baidu, Inc., ADR (I) | 66,450 | 9,686,417 |
| ||
eBay, Inc. (I) | 426,770 | 15,743,545 |
| ||
Google, Inc., Class A (I) | 65,140 | 41,770,374 |
IT Services 6.4% | ||
| ||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 306,980 | 19,800,210 |
| ||
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (I) | 163,460 | 12,578,247 |
| ||
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 47,290 | 19,887,337 |
| ||
Teradata Corp. (I) | 139,910 | 9,534,867 |
| ||
Visa, Inc., Class A | 160,475 | 18,936,050 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.9% | ||
| ||
Avago Technologies, Ltd. | 273,800 | 10,669,986 |
Software 4.8% | ||
| ||
Autodesk, Inc. (I) | 365,810 | 15,481,079 |
| ||
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (I) | 212,190 | 13,546,210 |
| ||
Citrix Systems, Inc. (I) | 129,540 | 10,222,001 |
| ||
Intuit, Inc. | 209,370 | 12,589,418 |
| ||
Salesforce.com, Inc. (I)(L) | 55,190 | 8,527,407 |
Materials 4.5% | 56,849,485 | |
Chemicals 4.5% | ||
| ||
Ecolab, Inc. | 293,640 | 18,123,461 |
| ||
Monsanto Company | 242,080 | 19,308,301 |
| ||
Praxair, Inc. | 169,380 | 19,417,723 |
Telecommunication Services 1.9% | 23,525,360 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.9% | ||
| ||
American Tower Corp. | 373,300 | 23,525,360 |
14 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Yield (%) | Shares | Value | |
Securities Lending Collateral 4.1% | $51,298,236 | ||
| |||
(Cost $51,283,040) | |||
John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (W) | 0.3698 (Y) | 5,125,416 | 51,298,236 |
Par value | Value | ||
Short-Term Investments 1.0% | $13,152,000 | ||
| |||
(Cost $13,152,000) | |||
Repurchase Agreement 1.0% | 13,152,000 | ||
Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated 3-30-12 at | |||
0.010% to be repurchased at $13,152,011 on 4-2-12, collateralized | |||
by $13,400,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.400% due | |||
2-27-14 (valued at $13,416,750, including interest) | $13,152,000 | 13,152,000 | |
Total investments (Cost $1,018,382,687)† 104.3% | $1,313,290,567 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (4.3%) | ($54,184,098) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $1,259,106,469 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(I) Non-income producing security.
(L) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 3-31-12.
(R) Direct placement securities are restricted to resale and the Fund has limited rights to registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
Value as a percentage of | Value as of | |||
Issuer, description | Acquisition date | Acquisition cost | Fund’s net assets | 3-31-12 |
| ||||
BancTec, Inc. | 6-20-07 | $4,728,640 | 0.05% | $591,078 |
(S) These securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration.
(W) Investment is an affiliate of the Fund, the adviser and/or subadviser. Also, it represents the investment of securities lending collateral received.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $1,027,053,446. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $286,237,121, of which $294,458,148 related to appreciated investment securities and $8,221,027 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 15 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum public offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Cost $967,099,647) including | |
$50,266,191 of securities loaned | $1,261,992,331 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Cost $51,283,040) | 51,298,236 |
Total investments, at value (Cost $1,018,382,687) | 1,313,290,567 |
Cash | 170 |
Receivable for investments sold | 10,277,348 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 823,009 |
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,054,148 |
Receivable for securities lending income | 12,396 |
Receivable due from adviser | 873 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 268,355 |
Total assets | 1,325,726,866 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | 5,994,822 |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 8,962,117 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 51,284,304 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 19,146 |
Transfer agent fees | 107,733 |
Distribution and service fees | 79 |
Trustees’ fees | 72,075 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 180,121 |
Total liabilities | 66,620,397 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $1,156,455,234 |
Accumulated net investment loss | (746,014) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign | |
currency transactions | (191,510,631) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 294,907,880 |
Net assets | $1,259,106,469 |
16 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of assets and liabilities (continued)
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($368,580,748 ÷ 16,138,319 shares) | $22.84 |
Class B ($25,131,951 ÷ 1,131,277 shares)1 | $22.22 |
Class C ($19,702,233 ÷ 887,156 shares)1 | $22.21 |
Class I ($255,961,001 ÷ 11,015,042 shares) | $23.24 |
Class R1 ($279,941 ÷ 12,416 shares) | $22.55 |
Class R2 ($103,651 ÷ 4,454 shares) | $23.27 |
Class R3 ($100,830 ÷ 4,452 shares) | $22.65 |
Class R4 ($102,025 ÷ 4,452.36 shares) | $22.91 |
Class R5 ($103,235 ÷ 4,458 shares) | $23.16 |
Class R6 ($4,192,488 ÷ 180,174 shares) | $23.27 |
Class T ($77,126,602 ÷ 3,399,737 shares) | $22.69 |
Class ADV ($20,446,930 ÷ 887,132 shares) | $23.05 |
Class NAV ($487,274,834 ÷ 20,933,205 shares) | $23.28 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $24.04 |
Class T (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $23.88 |
1 Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 17 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $11,488,301 |
Securities lending | 167,163 |
Interest | 1,254 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (118,787) |
Total investment income | 11,537,931 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 10,548,332 |
Distribution and service fees | 1,645,048 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 219,160 |
Transfer agent fees | 1,214,509 |
Trustees’ fees | 99,154 |
State registration fees | 167,454 |
Printing and postage | 138,797 |
Professional fees | 157,485 |
Custodian fees | 189,341 |
Registration and filing fees | 44,885 |
Other | 19,904 |
Total expenses | 14,444,069 |
Less expense reductions | (104,477) |
Net expenses | 14,339,592 |
Net investment loss | (2,801,661) |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 120,268,276 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | (1,558) |
Capital gain distributions received from affiliated underlying funds | 2,220 |
Foreign currency transactions | 525 |
120,269,463 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (57,592,223) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 13,032 |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (544) |
(57,579,735) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 62,689,728 |
Increase in net assets from operations | $59,888,067 |
18 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last two periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Year | ||
ended | ended | ||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | ||
Increase (decrease) in net assets | |||
| |||
From operations | |||
Net investment loss | ($2,801,661) | ($892,366) | |
Net realized gain | 120,269,463 | 130,626,108 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (57,579,735) | 102,962,390 | |
Increase in net assets resulting from operations | 59,888,067 | 232,696,132 | |
Distributions to shareholders | |||
From net investment income | |||
Class I | — | (217,850) | |
Class R5 | — | (41) | |
Class NAV | — | (907,978) | |
Total distributions | — | (1,125,869) | |
From Fund share transactions | (422,108,385) | (72,729,494) | |
Total increase (decrease) | (362,220,318) | 158,840,769 | |
Net assets | |||
| |||
Beginning of year | 1,621,326,787 | 1,462,486,018 | |
End of year | $1,259,106,469 | $1,621,326,787 | |
Accumulated net investment loss | ($746,014) | ($54,521) |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 19 |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | 3-31-082 |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.32 | $18.31 | $12.84 | $20.91 | $20.44 |
Net investment loss | (0.09)3 | (0.06)3 | (0.03)3 | (0.01)3 | (0.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.61 | 3.07 | 5.50 | (8.06) | 0.49 |
Total from investment operations | 1.52 | 3.01 | 5.47 | (8.07) | 0.47 |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.84 | $21.32 | $18.31 | $12.84 | $20.91 |
Total return (%)4 | 7.13 | 16.44 | 42.605 | (38.59)5 | 2.305 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $369 | $413 | $384 | $193 | $164 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.45 | 1.47 | 1.176 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.38 | 1.18 | 1.196 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.18 | 1.196 |
Net investment loss | (0.45) | (0.33) | (0.18) | (0.04) | (0.27) |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 101 | 86 |
1 After the close of business on 4-25-08, holders of Original Shares of the former Rainier Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of the John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund. These shares were first offered on 4-28-08. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Original Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund Class A.
2 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
3 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Prior to the reorganization, the Fund was subject to a contractual expense reimbursement and recoupment plan.
CLASS B SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.90 | $18.10 | $12.79 | $22.46 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.25) | (0.21) | (0.15) | (0.09) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.57 | 3.01 | 5.46 | (9.58) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.32 | 2.80 | 5.31 | (9.67) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.22 | $20.90 | $18.10 | $12.79 | |
Total return (%)3 | 6.32 | 15.474 | 41.524 | (43.05)4,5 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $25 | $31 | $37 | $27 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.07 | 2.13 | 2.45 | 2.826 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.07 | 2.10 | 2.11 | 2.056 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.07 | 2.10 | 2.09 | 2.046 | |
Net investment loss | (1.24) | (1.13) | (0.94) | (0.75)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class B shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
20 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS C SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.90 | $18.10 | $12.79 | $22.46 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.26) | (0.21) | (0.15) | (0.09) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.57 | 3.01 | 5.46 | (9.58) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.31 | 2.80 | 5.31 | (9.67) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.21 | $20.90 | $18.10 | $12.79 | |
Total return (%)3,4 | 6.27 | 15.47 | 41.52 | (43.05)5 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $20 | $22 | $24 | $15 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.11 | 2.16 | 2.34 | 2.826 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.21 | 2.056 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.09 | 2.046 | |
Net investment loss | (1.27) | (1.13) | (0.93) | (0.77)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class C shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | 3-31-082 |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.61 | $18.50 | $12.92 | $20.98 | $20.44 |
Net investment income (loss)3 | (0.02) | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | —4 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.65 | 3.11 | 5.54 | (8.09) | 0.54 |
Total from investment operations | 1.63 | 3.13 | 5.58 | (8.05) | 0.54 |
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | — | (0.02) | —4 | (0.01) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.24 | $21.61 | $18.50 | $12.92 | $20.98 |
Total return (%) | 7.54 | 16.93 | 43.20 | (38.36) | 2.64 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $256 | $237 | $208 | $133 | $136 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.91 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.925 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.91 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.945 |
Net investment income (loss) | (0.08) | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.22 | (0.02) |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 101 | 86 |
1 After the close of business on 4-25-08, holders of Institutional Shares of the former Rainier Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class I shares of the John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund. These shares were first offered on 4-28-08. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Institutional Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund Class I.
2 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
3 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
4 Less than ($0.005) per share.
5 Prior to the reorganization, the Fund was subject to a contractual expense reimbursement and recoupment plan.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 21 |
CLASS R1 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.14 | $18.23 | $12.84 | $22.46 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.17) | (0.14) | (0.11) | (0.08) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.58 | 3.05 | 5.50 | (9.54) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.41 | 2.91 | 5.39 | (9.62) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.55 | $21.14 | $18.23 | $12.84 | |
Total return (%)3 | 6.67 | 15.96 | 41.98 | (42.83)4 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 | —5 | —5 | —5 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 7.03 | 8.39 | 13.91 | 8.706 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.70 | 1.72 | 1.78 | 1.646 | |
Net investment loss | (0.86) | (0.75) | (0.65) | (0.50)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class R1 shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $22.45 |
Net investment loss2 | —3 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.82 |
Total from investment operations | 0.82 |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.27 |
Total return (%)4 | 3.655 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period ended (in millions) | —6 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 15.967 |
Expenses net of all fee waivers and credits | 1.457 |
Net investment loss | (0.12)7 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 908 |
1 The inception date for Class R2 shares is 3-1-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
22 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R3 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.21 | $18.27 | $12.85 | $22.46 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.16) | (0.12) | (0.07) | (0.06) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.60 | 3.06 | 5.49 | (9.55) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.44 | 2.94 | 5.42 | (9.61) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.65 | $21.21 | $18.27 | $12.85 | |
Total return (%)3 | 6.79 | 16.09 | 42.18 | (42.79)4 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 | —5 | —5 | —5 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 15.86 | 16.72 | 13.68 | 8.576 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.59 | 1.61 | 1.62 | 1.546 | |
Net investment loss | (0.76) | (0.64) | (0.46) | (0.40)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class R3 shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS R4 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.40 | $18.38 | $12.88 | $22.46 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.10) | (0.06) | (0.03) | (0.02) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.61 | 3.08 | 5.53 | (9.56) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.51 | 3.02 | 5.50 | (9.58) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.91 | $21.40 | $18.38 | $12.88 | |
Total return (%)3 | 7.06 | 16.43 | 42.70 | (42.65)4 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 | —5 | —5 | —5 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 15.46 | 16.45 | 13.33 | 8.266 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.246 | |
Net investment loss | (0.46) | (0.34) | (0.16) | (0.10)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class R4 shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 23 |
CLASS R5 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.56 | $18.47 | $12.91 | $22.46 | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | (0.03) | (0.02) | 0.02 | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.63 | 3.12 | 5.54 | (9.57) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.60 | 3.10 | 5.56 | (9.54) | |
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | — | (0.01) | —3 | (0.01) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.16 | $21.56 | $18.47 | $12.91 | |
Total return (%)4 | 7.42 | 16.78 | 43.07 | (42.48)5 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | —6 | —6 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 15.07 | 16.17 | 12.97 | 7.957 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.99 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 0.947 | |
Net investment income | (0.16) | (0.03) | 0.14 | 0.207 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1018 | |
1 The inception date for Class R5 shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.01 |
Net investment income2 | 0.03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.23 |
Total from investment operations | 3.26 |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.27 |
Total return (%)3 | 16.294 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $4 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.585 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.865 |
Net investment income | 0.205 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 906 |
1 The inception date for Class R6 shares is 9-1-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
24 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS T SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.20 | $18.24 | $12.86 | $16.59 | |
Net investment loss2 | (0.11) | (0.09) | (0.11) | (0.05) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.60 | 3.05 | 5.49 | (3.68) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.49 | 2.96 | 5.38 | (3.73) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $22.69 | $21.20 | $18.24 | $12.86 | |
Total return (%)3 | 7.03 | 16.23 | 41.84 | (22.48)4,5 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $77 | $83 | $83 | $72 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.37 | 1.47 | 1.84 | 2.076 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.37 | 1.47 | 1.84 | 1.996 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.37 | 1.47 | 1.84 | 1.986 | |
Net investment loss | (0.54) | (0.50) | (0.69) | (0.74)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class T shares is 10-6-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS ADV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.49 | $18.43 | $12.90 | $22.46 | |
Net investment income (loss)2 | (0.06) | (0.03) | —3 | (0.01) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.62 | 3.09 | 5.53 | (9.55) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.56 | 3.06 | 5.53 | (9.56) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.05 | $21.49 | $18.43 | $12.90 | |
Total return (%) | 7.264 | 16.604 | 42.874 | (42.56)5 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $20 | $22 | $18 | $17 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 1.146 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.146 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (0.31) | (0.17) | 0.01 | (0.04)6 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1017 | |
1 The inception date for Class ADV shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 25 |
CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.63 | $18.51 | $12.91 | $22.46 | |
Net investment income2 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.64 | 3.11 | 5.55 | (9.57) | |
Total from investment operations | 1.65 | 3.14 | 5.60 | (9.53) | |
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | — | (0.02) | —3 | (0.02) | |
Net asset value, end of period | $23.28 | $21.63 | $18.51 | $12.91 | |
Total return (%) | 7.63 | 17.00 | 43.38 | (42.44)4 | |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $487 | $813 | $708 | $400 | |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.835 | |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.835 | |
Net investment income | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.265 | |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 90 | 90 | 102 | 1016 | |
1 The inception date for Class NAV shares is 4-28-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-08 to 3-31-09.
26 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek to maximize long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Class A, Class B and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares are available only to certain retirement plans. Class R6 shares are available only to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class T and Class ADV shares are closed to new investors. Class NAV shares are sold to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, printing and postage, transfer agent fees and state registration fees for each class may differ. Class B shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Certain Class I shares may be exchanged for Class R6 shares within one year after the commencement of operations of Class R6.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 27 |
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2012, by major security category or type:
LEVEL 3 | ||||
LEVEL 2 | SIGNIFICANT | |||
TOTAL MARKET | LEVEL 1 | SIGNIFICANT | UNOBSERVABLE | |
VALUE AT 3-31-12 | QUOTED PRICE | OBSERVABLE INPUTS | INPUTS | |
| ||||
Common Stocks | ||||
Consumer Discretionary | $192,165,634 | $192,165,634 | — | — |
Consumer Staples | 131,457,006 | 131,457,006 | — | — |
Energy | 85,980,117 | 85,980,117 | — | — |
Financials | 65,874,904 | 65,874,904 | — | — |
Health Care | 149,224,520 | 149,224,520 | — | — |
Industrials | 118,045,830 | 118,045,830 | — | — |
Information Technology | 425,717,475 | 425,126,397 | — | $591,078 |
Materials | 56,849,485 | 56,849,485 | — | — |
Telecommunication | ||||
Services | 23,525,360 | 23,525,360 | — | — |
Securities Lending | ||||
Collateral | 51,298,236 | 51,298,236 | — | — |
Short-Term Investments | 13,152,000 | — | $13,152,000 | — |
| ||||
Total Investments in | ||||
Securities | $1,313,290,567 | $1,299,547,489 | $13,152,000 | $591,078 |
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Funds in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Certain short-term securities are valued at amortized cost. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Repurchase agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. When the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, it receives collateral which is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian. The collateral amount is marked-to-market and monitored on a daily basis to ensure that the collateral held is in an amount not less than the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus any accrued interest. In the event of a default by the counterparty, realization of the collateral proceeds could be delayed, during which time the collateral value may decline.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
28 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in JHCIT, an affiliate of the Fund, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net asset value of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, printing and postage, transfer agent fees and state registration fees, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net asset value of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund has a capital loss carryforward of $154,254,966 available to offset future net realized capital gains as of March 31, 2012.
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 29 |
The following table details the capital loss carryforward available as of March 31, 2012:
CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD EXPIRING AT MARCH 31 | |||
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|
|||
$17,658,687 | $20,700,267 | $115,896,012 |
Availability of a certain amount of the loss carryforward, which was acquired in a merger, may be limited in a given year. Net capital losses of $28,584,906, that are the result of security transactions occurring after October 31, 2011, are treated as occurring on April 1, 2012, the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.
Qualified late year ordinary losses of $689,951 are treated as occurring on April 1, 2012, the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax return is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the year ended March 31, 2012 and year ended March 31, 2011 was as follows:
MARCH 31, 2012 | MARCH 31, 2011 | |||
|
||||
Ordinary Income | — | $1,125,869 |
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and are in the same amount, except for the effect of expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the Fund has no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to net operating losses, expiration of capital loss carryforward, wash sale loss deferrals and litigation proceeds.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
30 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Fund. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management contract with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser based on aggregate net assets of the Fund and John Hancock Growth Equity Trust (Growth Equity). Growth Equity is a series of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (JHVIT), an affiliate of the Fund, managed by the Adviser. The management fee is equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.750% of the first $3,000,000,000 of the Fund’s aggregate net assets; (b) 0.725% of the next $3,000,000,000; and (c) 0.700% of the Fund’s aggregate net assets in excess of $6,000,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with Rainier Investment Management, Inc. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has agreed to reimburse or limit certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, portfolio brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses, shareholder services fees and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.35%, 2.10%, 2.10%, 1.04%, 1.70%, 1.45%, 1.60%, 1.30%, 1.00%, 0.86%, 1.40% and 1.14% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6, Class T and Class ADV shares, respectively. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue in effect until June 30, 2012 for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class T and Class ADV shares and June 30, 2013 for Class R2 and Class R6 shares, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the Fund and the Adviser based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at the time. Prior to August 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that the above expenses would not exceed 1.69%, 1.59%, 1.29% and 0.99% for Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares, respectively and the limits for the remainder of the share classes above were unchanged.
For the year ended March 31, 2012, expense reductions amounted to the following:
EXPENSE | |||||
CLASS | REDUCTIONS | ||||
|
|||||
Class A | — | ||||
Class B | — | ||||
Class C | $1,688 | ||||
Class I | — | ||||
Class R1 | 12,427 | ||||
Class R2 | 1,215 | ||||
Class R3 | 12,950 | ||||
Class R4 | 12,993 | ||||
Class R5 | 13,039 | ||||
Class R6 | 8,548 | ||||
Class T | — | ||||
Class ADV | 41,617 | ||||
Total | $104,477 |
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and expense reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to the net annual effective rate of 0.74% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 31 |
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class T and Class ADV shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. In addition, under a service plan for Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares, the Fund pays for certain other services. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
CLASS | 12b–1 FEE | SERVICE FEE | ||
|
||||
Class A | 0.30% | — | ||
Class B | 1.00% | — | ||
Class C | 1.00% | — | ||
Class R1 | 0.50% | 0.25% | ||
Class R2 | 0.25% | 0.25% | ||
Class R3 | 0.50% | 0.15% | ||
Class R4 | 0.25% | 0.10% | ||
Class R5 | — | 0.05% | ||
Class T | 0.30% | — | ||
Class ADV | 0.25% | — |
Currently, only 0.25% is charged to Class A shares for 12b-1 fees.
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $105,725 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $12,059 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $76,225 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers and $17,441 was paid as sales commissions to sales personnel of Signator Investors, Inc. (Signator Investors), a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser.
Class B and Class C shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to CDSC, at declining rates, beginning at 5.00% of the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended March 31, 2012, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $31,878 and $841 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of
32 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $918,361 | $713,259 | $22,810 | $76,976 |
Class B | 258,462 | 50,056 | 13,957 | 4,303 |
Class C | 192,842 | 37,402 | 14,328 | 7,040 |
Class I | — | 229,877 | 20,785 | 10,661 |
Class R1 | 1,314 | 81 | 13,002 | 110 |
Class R2 | 21 | 3 | 1,241 | 3 |
Class R3 | 453 | 31 | 13,153 | 30 |
Class R4 | 227 | 32 | 13,153 | 31 |
Class R5 | — | 32 | 13,153 | 31 |
Class R6 | — | 393 | 8,607 | 17 |
Class T | 223,539 | 144,619 | 18,317 | 34,524 |
Class ADV | 49,829 | 38,724 | 14,948 | 5,071 |
Total | $1,645,048 | $1,214,509 | $167,454 | $138,797 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-11 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 2,982,111 | $60,697,246 | 3,094,419 | $57,820,459 |
Repurchased | (6,197,404) | (126,529,063) | (4,714,525) | (89,251,765) |
Net decrease | (3,215,293) | ($65,831,817) | (1,620,106) | ($31,431,306) |
Class B shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 155,579 | $3,179,748 | 142,985 | $2,677,017 |
Repurchased | (484,924) | (9,781,399) | (748,365) | (13,742,006) |
Net decrease | (329,345) | ($6,601,651) | (605,380) | ($11,064,989) |
Class C shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 48,801 | $987,160 | 52,563 | $977,754 |
Repurchased | (200,676) | (4,023,972) | (321,596) | (5,930,646) |
Net decrease | (151,875) | ($3,036,812) | (269,033) | ($4,952,892) |
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 33 |
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-11 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class I shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 3,692,205 | $79,386,454 | 2,591,470 | $49,596,314 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 8,647 | 178,817 |
Repurchased | (3,646,337) | (75,657,265) | (2,889,847) | (53,823,414) |
Net increase (decrease) | 45,868 | $3,729,189 | (289,730) | ($4,048,283) |
Class R1 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 1,655 | $34,233 | 1,300 | $26,275 |
Repurchased | (120) | (2,418) | (125) | (2,162) |
Net increase | 1,535 | $31,815 | 1,175 | $24,113 |
Class R2 shares1 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 4,454 | $100,000 | — | — |
Net increase | 4,454 | $100,000 | — | — |
Class R5 shares | ||||
| ||||
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 2 | $41 |
Net increase | — | — | 2 | $41 |
Class R6 shares2 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 201,117 | $4,115,663 | — | — |
Repurchased | (20,943) | (463,792) | — | — |
Net increase | 180,174 | $3,651,871 | — | — |
Class T shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 59,064 | $1,198,635 | 87,219 | $1,620,253 |
Repurchased | (588,255) | (12,008,541) | (707,067) | (13,076,910) |
Net decrease | (529,191) | ($10,809,906) | (619,848) | ($11,456,657) |
Class ADV shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 307,836 | $6,173,627 | 410,535 | $7,788,383 |
Repurchased | (454,933) | (9,293,059) | (340,936) | (6,229,450) |
Net increase (decrease) | (147,097) | ($3,119,432) | 69,599 | $1,558,933 |
Class NAV shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 553,245 | $11,322,437 | 2,133,669 | $40,791,972 |
Distributions reinvested | — | — | 43,885 | 907,978 |
Repurchased | (17,225,950) | (351,544,079) | (2,810,046) | (53,058,404) |
Net decrease | (16,672,705) | ($340,221,642) | (632,492) | ($11,358,454) |
Net decrease | (20,813,475) | ($422,108,385) | (3,965,813) | ($72,729,494) |
|
1 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
There were no Fund share transactions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 for Class R3 and Class R4 shares.
Affiliates of the Fund owned 72%, 100%, 100%, 100%, 100% and 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class NAV shares, respectively, on March 31, 2012.
34 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,264,921,898 and $1,674,711,093, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Note 7 — Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the Fund are affiliated funds and are managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the Fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the Fund’s net assets. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the following funds had an affiliate ownership concentration of 5% or more of the Fund’s net assets:
FUND | AFFILIATE CONCENTRATION | ||
|
|||
John Hancock Lifestyle Aggressive Portfolio | 8.0% | ||
John Hancock Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio | 11.0% | ||
John Hancock Lifestyle Growth Portfolio | 18.3% |
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 35 |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations for the year ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years then ended and the financial highlights for each of the four years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The financial highlights of the Fund for the periods ending on or before March 31, 2008 were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm, whose report dated May 20, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
36 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 37 |
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
38 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 39 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued)
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
40 | Rainier Growth Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | Rainier Investment Management, Inc. |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
Officers | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Transfer agent |
John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | |
Andrew G. Arnott | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Legal counsel |
K&L Gates LLP | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered |
public accounting firm | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | Rainier Growth Fund | 41 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Rainier Growth Fund. | 3340A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund
Table of Contents
Management’s discussion of Fund performance | Page 3 |
A look at performance | Page 4 |
Your expenses | Page 6 |
Portfolio summary | Page 7 |
Portfolio of investments | Page 8 |
Financial statements | Page 12 |
Financial highlights | Page 15 |
Notes to financial statements | Page 19 |
Trustees and Officers | Page 29 |
More information | Page 33 |
John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
By John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC
Markets endured a bumpy ride in the 12 months ended March 31, 2012 with investors initially fleeing risk assets of all kinds in favor of U.S. Treasuries. Worry about the possibility of another recession, the European sovereign debt crisis and a lack of confidence by investors in further monetary or fiscal remedies all contributed to the sell-off. But signs of better economic growth in the U.S. and coordinated central bank action to provide liquidity for troubled European banks led to a sharp rebound by risk markets beginning in late 2011.
In that environment, the Fund had a negative return and trailed its benchmark, the Credit Suisse Leveraged Equity Index. For the 12 months ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund’s Class A shares declined 11.33%, excluding sales charges. That compares with the 5.58% decline of the Fund’s benchmark, the 8.54% gain of the broad S&P 500 Index, the 5.63% return of the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index and the 1.25% average return of Morningstar, Inc.’s aggressive allocation fund category.
A leading detractor for the 12 months was a stake in cable television provider Cablevision Systems Corp., which struggled with competition and asset divestitures. Ford Motor Company was another key detractor, due to rising fuel costs and product recalls. In addition, auto parts suppliers Federal-Mogul Corp. and Tenneco, Inc. underperformed, as did The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, on weakness in the automotive markets. Rising fuel costs also hit airline securities United Continental Holdings, Inc., US Airways Group, Inc. and Air Canada. The bonds of firearm manufacturer Colt Defense LLC underperformed because of weakness in municipal law enforcement spending. A leading contributor for the period was Sirius XM Radio, Inc., which benefited from subscriber growth, locking up premium content and expectations that revenue per subscriber will rise going forward.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio management team through the end of the period discussed in this report. The team’s statements reflect its own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events, and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
3 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||||
| |||||||||
Since | Since | ||||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | ||
| |||||||||
Class A | –15.73 | — | — | 3.70 | –15.73 | — | — | 15.30 | |
| |||||||||
Class B | –16.34 | — | — | 3.67 | –16.34 | — | — | 15.16 | |
| |||||||||
Class C | –12.93 | — | — | 4.33 | –12.93 | — | — | 18.05 | |
| |||||||||
Class I2 | –11.07 | — | — | 5.44 | –11.07 | — | — | 23.09 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charges on Class A shares of 5%, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Class B shares and Class C shares. The Class B shares’ CDSC declines annually between years 1 to 6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1%. No sales charge will be assessed after the sixth year. Class C shares held for less than one year are subject to a 1% CDSC. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-12 for all classes. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class I | |||||
Net (%) | 1.35 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0.99 | ||||
Gross (%) | 7.48 | 8.18 | 8.18 | 7.06 |
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For current to the most recent month-end performance data, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses increase and results would have been less favorable.
Footnotes on the following page.
Leveraged Companies Fund | Annual report | |
4 |
With | ||||||
Without | maximum | |||||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index 1 | Index 2 | Index 3 | |
| ||||||
Class B3 | 5-1-08 | $11,816 | $11,516 | $9,300 | $11,098 | $14,513 |
| ||||||
Class C3 | 5-1-08 | 11,805 | 11,805 | 9,300 | 11,098 | 14,513 |
| ||||||
Class I2 | 5-1-08 | 12,309 | 12,309 | 9,300 | 11,098 | 14,513 |
|
Credit Suisse Leveraged Equity Index — Index 1 — is an unmanaged market-weighted index designed to represent securities of the investable universe of the U.S. dollar denominated high-yield debt market.
S&P 500 Index — Index 2 — is an unmanaged index that includes 500 widely traded common stocks.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index — Index 3 — is an unmanaged index composed of U.S. currency high-yield bonds issued by U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 From 5-1-08.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
3 The contingent deferred sales charge, if any, is not applicable.
Annual report | Leveraged Companies Fund | |
5 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
• Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
• Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an ac count value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,240.40 | $7.56 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,235.70 | 11.46 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,234.40 | 11.45 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,241.20 | 5.55 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012 by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Example
[ My account value $8,600.00 / $1,000.00 = 8.6 ] x $[ “expenses paid” from table ] = My actual expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetica l account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not your fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.20 | $6.81 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,014.70 | 10.33 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.70 | 10.33 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.00 | 5.00 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.35%, 2.05%, 2.05% and 0.99% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
6 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Portfolio Summary
Top 10 Holdings (48.8% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1 | |
Greektown Superholdings, Inc., Series A (Preferred) | 8.8% |
United Continental Holdings, Inc. | 6.1% |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. | 5.8% |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. | 5.8% |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A | 5.3% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 4.4% |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 3.7% |
Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A | 3.1% |
Air Canada | 3.0% |
TAL International Group, Inc. | 2.8% |
Sector Composition2,3 | |
Consumer Discretionary | 44.2% |
Industrials | 23.8% |
Materials | 11.7% |
Financials | 1.9% |
Consumer Staples | 1.7% |
Investment Companies | 1.5% |
Energy | 1.4% |
Health Care | 0.5% |
Telecommunication Services | 0.5% |
Securities Lending Collateral | 12.8% |
Portfolio Composition2 | |
Common Stocks | 72.9% |
Preferred Securities | 8.2% |
Warrants | 2.2% |
Investment Companies | 1.5% |
Convertible Bonds | 1.2% |
Corporate Bonds | 1.2% |
Securities Lending Collateral | 12.8% |
1 As a percentage of net assets. Cash and cash equivalents are not included in Top 10 Holdings.
2 As a percentage of total investments.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
7 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Portfolio of Investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 84.5% | $1,221,420 | |
| ||
(Cost $927,136) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 38.0% | 548,805 | |
| ||
Auto Components 8.6% | ||
Autoliv, Inc. | 150 | 10,057 |
Dana Holding Corp. | 225 | 3,487 |
Federal-Mogul Corp. (I) | 800 | 13,768 |
Lear Corp. | 610 | 28,359 |
Tenneco, Inc. (I)(L) | 964 | 35,813 |
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (I) | 700 | 32,515 |
Automobiles 0.2% | ||
Ford Motor Company | 195 | 2,436 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.8% | ||
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. (I) | 92 | 4,600 |
The Wendy's Company | 1,285 | 6,438 |
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (I) | 260 | 520 |
Household Durables 6.6% | ||
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (I) | 26,000 | 84,500 |
KB Home (L) | 1,210 | 10,769 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.2% | ||
Liberty Interactive Corp., Series A (I) | 135 | 2,577 |
Media 21.6% | ||
AMC Networks, Inc. (I) | 302 | 13,478 |
Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A | 3,063 | 44,965 |
Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc., Class A (I) | 5,900 | 17,745 |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (I) | 1,215 | 77,092 |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. | 100 | 2,195 |
DISH Network Corp. | 843 | 27,760 |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A | 3,056 | 33,799 |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (I) | 36,237 | 83,707 |
Time Warner Cable, Inc. | 150 | 12,225 |
Consumer Staples 2.0% | 29,280 | |
| ||
Food & Staples Retailing 1.3% | ||
Rite Aid Corp. (I) | 10,800 | 18,792 |
Household Products 0.7% | ||
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (I) | 300 | 10,488 |
Energy 1.6% | 23,493 | |
| ||
Energy Equipment & Services 1.5% | ||
Vantage Drilling Company (I) | 13,705 | 21,928 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.1% | ||
YPF SA, ADR | 55 | 1,565 |
Financials 1.9% | 28,051 | |
| ||
Capital Markets 1.2% | ||
Solar Senior Capital, Ltd. | 506 | 8,152 |
Tetragon Financial Group, Ltd. | 1,391 | 9,880 |
See notes to financial statements
8 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Portfolio of Investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Financials (continued) | ||
| ||
Consumer Finance 0.5% | ||
Discover Financial Services | 215 | $7,168 |
Diversified Financial Services 0.2% | ||
Citigroup, Inc. | 78 | 2,851 |
Health Care 0.6% | 8,843 | |
| ||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.6% | ||
Alere, Inc. (I) | 340 | 8,843 |
Industrials 26.2% | 378,950 | |
| ||
Airlines 17.8% | ||
Air Canada (I) | 47,422 | 43,740 |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (I) | 240 | 8,597 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (I) | 6,419 | 63,612 |
JetBlue Airways Corp. (I) | 4,600 | 22,494 |
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (I)(L) | 4,125 | 88,687 |
US Airways Group, Inc. (I)(L) | 3,966 | 30,102 |
Building Products 2.4% | ||
Masco Corp. | 1,060 | 14,172 |
USG Corp. (I)(L) | 1,209 | 20,795 |
Road & Rail 2.7% | ||
CSX Corp. | 1,517 | 32,646 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 65 | 6,986 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 3.3% | ||
TAL International Group, Inc. (L) | 1,120 | 41,115 |
United Rentals, Inc. (I)(L) | 140 | 6,004 |
Materials 13.6% | 196,027 | |
| ||
Chemicals 3.7% | ||
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | 1,225 | 53,471 |
Construction Materials 1.4% | ||
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 555 | 19,286 |
Containers & Packaging 5.1% | ||
Rock-Tenn Company, Class A | 568 | 38,374 |
Sealed Air Corp. | 1,851 | 35,743 |
Paper & Forest Products 3.4% | ||
Domtar Corp. | 260 | 24,799 |
Sappi, Ltd., ADR (I) | 6,600 | 24,354 |
Telecommunication Services 0.6% | 7,971 | |
| ||
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.2% | ||
American Tower Corp. | 40 | 2,521 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.4% | ||
Leap Wireless International, Inc. (I) | 275 | 2,401 |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A (I) | 60 | 3,049 |
See notes to financial statements
9 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Portfolio of Investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |||
Preferred Securities 9.5% | $137,374 | |||
| ||||
Consumer Discretionary 9.3% | 134,938 | |||
| ||||
Auto Components 0.4% | ||||
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 5.875% | 126 | 5,220 | ||
Automobiles 0.1% | ||||
General Motors Company, Series B, 4.750% | 55 | 2,302 | ||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 8.8% | ||||
Greektown Superholdings, Inc., Series A (I) | 1,563 | 127,416 | ||
Financials 0.2% | 2,436 | |||
| ||||
Diversified Financial Services 0.2% | ||||
2010 Swift Mandatory Common Exchange Security Trust, 6.000% (S) | 225 | 2,436 | ||
Maturity | Par value | |||
Rate (%) | date | Value | ||
Corporate Bonds 1.4% | $20,237 | |||
| ||||
(Cost $50,276) | ||||
Consumer Discretionary 0.0% | 62 | |||
| ||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.0% | ||||
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holdings LLC (H)(S) | 10.250 | 06/15/15 | $100,000 | 62 |
Industrials 1.4% | 20,175 | |||
| ||||
Aerospace & Defense 1.4% | ||||
Colt Defense LLC | 8.750 | 11/15/17 | 30,000 | 20,175 |
Convertible Bonds 1.4% | $20,668 | |||
| ||||
(Cost $11,952) | ||||
Consumer Discretionary 1.4% | 20,668 | |||
| ||||
Media 1.4% | ||||
XM Satellite Radio, Inc. (S) | 7.000 | 12/01/14 | 14,000 | 20,668 |
Escrow Certificates 0.0% | $0 | |||
| ||||
(Cost $0) | ||||
Consumer Discretionary 0.0% | 0 | |||
| ||||
SuperMedia, Inc. (I) | 8.000 | 11/15/16 | 115,000 | 0 |
Shares | Value | |||
Investment Companies 1.8% | $25,528 | |||
| ||||
(Cost $16,593) | ||||
AP Alternative Assets LP | 350 | 3,308 | ||
ProShares Ultra Dow 30 | 315 | 22,220 |
See notes to financial statements
10 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Portfolio of Investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | ||
Warrants 2.5% | $36,113 | ||
| |||
(Cost $66,806) | |||
Consumer Discretionary 2.5% | 35,550 | ||
| |||
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (Expiration Date: 11/30/14; Strike Price: $46.86) | |||
(I) | 102 | 2,142 | |
Ford Motor Company (Expiration Date: 01/01/2013; Strike Price: $9.20) (I) | 9,600 | 33,408 | |
Financials 0.0% | 563 | ||
| |||
American International Group, Inc. (Expiration Date: 01/19/2021; Strike Price: $45.00) | |||
(I) | 53 | 563 | |
Yield | Shares | Value | |
Securities Lending Collateral 14.7% | $213,337 | ||
| |||
(Cost $213,328) | |||
John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (W) | 0.3698%(Y) | 21,315 | 213,337 |
Total investments (Cost $1,454,462)† 115.8% | $1,674,677 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (15.8%) | ($228,483) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $1,446,194 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(H) Non-income producing - Issuer is in default.
(I) Non-income producing security.
(L) A portion of this security is on loan as of 3-31-12.
(S) These securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration.
(W) Investment is an affiliate of the Fund, the adviser and/or subadviser. Also, it represents the investment of securities lending collateral received.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $1,454,334. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $220,343, of which $367,973 related to appreciated investment securities and $147,630 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements
11 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities — March 31, 2012
Assets | ||
| ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value | ||
(Cost $1,241,134) including $202,934 of | ||
securities loaned | $ | 1,461,340 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Cost | ||
$213,328) | 213,337 | |
Total investments, at value (Cost $1,454,462) | 1,674,677 | |
Cash | 51,401 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,592 | |
Receivable for securities lending income | 62 | |
Receivable due from adviser | 2,479 | |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 121 | |
Total assets | 1,730,332 | |
Liabilities | ||
| ||
Payable for investments purchased | 22,394 | |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 213,300 | |
Payable to affiliates | ||
Accounting and legal services fees | 25 | |
Transfer agent fees | 198 | |
Trustees' fees | 12 | |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 48,209 | |
Total liabilities | 284,138 | |
Net assets | ||
| ||
Paid-in capital | $ | 1,455,076 |
Undistributed net investment income | 1,553 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | ||
and foreign currency transactions | (230,650) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | ||
investments | 220,215 | |
Net assets | $ | 1,446,194 |
Net asset value per share | ||
| ||
Based on net asset values and shares | ||
outstanding-the Fund has an unlimited number | ||
of shares authorized with no par value | ||
Class A ($303,470 ÷ 29,729 shares) | $ | 10.21 |
Class B ($295,264 ÷ 28,960 shares)1 | $ | 10.20 |
Class C ($295,250 ÷ 28,961 shares)1 | $ | 10.19 |
Class I ($552,210 ÷ 54,006 shares) | $ | 10.22 |
Maximum offering price per share | ||
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $ | 10.75 |
1 Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
See notes to financial statements
12 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Statement of Operations — For the Year Ended March 31, 2012
Investment income | ||
| ||
Interest | $ | 16,840 |
Dividends | 13,163 | |
Securities lending | 414 | |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (277) | |
Total investment income | 30,140 | |
Expenses | ||
| ||
Investment management fees | 11,198 | |
Distribution and service fees | 6,649 | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 232 | |
Transfer agent fees | 2,247 | |
Trustees' fees | 101 | |
Professional fees | 49,168 | |
Custodian fees | 14,370 | |
Registration and filing fees | 12,548 | |
Other | 7,713 | |
Total expenses | 104,226 | |
Less expense reductions | (82,522) | |
Net expenses | 21,704 | |
Net investment income | 8,436 | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||
| ||
Net realized gain (loss) on | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (208,015) | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 14 | |
Foreign currency transactions | 252 | |
(207,749) | ||
Change in net unrealized appreciation | ||
(depreciation) of | ||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (19,145) | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 13 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign | ||
currencies | 24 | |
(19,108) | ||
Net realized and unrealized loss | (226,857) | |
Decrease in net assets from operations | $ | (218,421) |
See notes to financial statements
13 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended | Year ended | |||||
3/31/12 | 3/31/11 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets | ||||||
| ||||||
From operations | ||||||
Net investment income | $ | 8,436 | $ | 12,907 | ||
Net realized loss | (207,749) | (6,797) | ||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation | ||||||
(depreciation) | (19,108) | 146,022 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | ||||||
from operations | (218,421) | 152,132 | ||||
Distributions to shareholders | ||||||
From net investment income | ||||||
Class A | (3,546) | (3,450) | ||||
Class B | (1,329) | (1,313) | ||||
Class C | (1,329) | (1,312) | ||||
Class I | (10,214) | (6,583) | ||||
From net realized gain | ||||||
Class A | — | (8,144) | ||||
Class B | — | (8,052) | ||||
Class C | — | (8,053) | ||||
Class I | — | (11,545) | ||||
Total distributions | (16,418) | (48,452) | ||||
From Fund share transactions | (84,123) | 319,964 | ||||
Total increase (decrease) | (318,962) | 423,644 | ||||
Net assets | ||||||
| ||||||
Beginning of year | 1,765,156 | 1,341,512 | ||||
End of year | $ | 1,446,194 | $ | 1,765,156 | ||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 1,553 | $ | 5,336 |
See notes to financial statements
14 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class A Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.68 | $ | 10.78 | $ | 4.19 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment income2 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.33 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (1.42) | 1.19 | 7.00 | (5.83) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (1.35) | 1.31 | 7.29 | (5.50) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.12) | (0.12) | (0.54) | (0.31) | ||||
From net realized gain | — | (0.29) | (0.16) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (0.12) | (0.41) | (0.70) | (0.31) | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.21 | $ | 11.68 | $ | 10.78 | $ | 4.19 |
Total return (%)3,4 | (11.33) | 12.09 | 177.42 | (55.97)5 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 303 | $ | 342 | $ | 305 | $ | 110 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 6.92 | 7.43 | 10.56 | 13.916 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.216 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.216 | ||||
Net investment income | 0.66 | 1.07 | 3.63 | 4.876 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 49 | 34 | 83 | 18 |
1 The inception date for Class A shares is 5-1-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
15 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class B Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.65 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 4.19 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment income (loss)2 | —3 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.28 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (1.40) | 1.19 | 6.99 | (5.82) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (1.40) | 1.23 | 7.22 | (5.54) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.05) | (0.05) | (0.49) | (0.27) | ||||
From net realized gain | — | (0.29) | (0.16) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (0.05) | (0.34) | (0.65) | (0.27) | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.20 | $ | 11.65 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 4.19 |
Total return (%)4,5 | (11.97) | 11.33 | 175.60 | (56.26)6 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 295 | $ | 335 | $ | 301 | $ | 109 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 7.62 | 8.13 | 11.27 | 14.587 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.11 | 1.917 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 1.917 | ||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.04) | 0.37 | 2.93 | 4.167 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 49 | 34 | 83 | 18 |
1 The inception date for Class B shares is 5-1-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
16 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class C Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.65 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 4.19 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment income (loss)2 | —3 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.28 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (1.41) | 1.19 | 6.99 | (5.82) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (1.41) | 1.23 | 7.22 | (5.54) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.05) | (0.05) | (0.49) | (0.27) | ||||
From net realized gain | — | (0.29) | (0.16) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (0.05) | (0.34) | (0.65) | (0.27) | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.19 | $ | 11.65 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 4.19 |
Total return (%)4,5 | (12.05) | 11.33 | 175.60 | (56.26)6 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 295 | $ | 335 | $ | 301 | $ | 109 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 7.62 | 8.13 | 11.27 | 14.597 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.11 | 1.917 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 1.917 | ||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.04) | 0.37 | 2.93 | 4.167 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 49 | 34 | 83 | 18 |
1 The inception date for Class C shares is 5-1-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
17 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class I Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 11.71 | $ | 10.79 | $ | 4.19 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment income2 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.32 | 0.35 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (1.44) | 1.20 | 7.00 | (5.83) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (1.33) | 1.37 | 7.32 | (5.48) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.16) | (0.16) | (0.56) | (0.33) | ||||
From net realized gain | — | (0.29) | (0.16) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (0.16) | (0.45) | (0.72) | (0.33) | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.22 | $ | 11.71 | $ | 10.79 | $ | 4.19 |
Total return (%)3 | (11.07) | 12.66 | 178.23 | (55.85)4 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 552 | $ | 752 | $ | 433 | $ | 111 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 6.42 | 7.03 | 9.14 | 13.625 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 0.95 | 0.93 | 1.09 | 0.905 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.95 | 0.93 | 1.04 | 0.905 | ||||
Net investment income | 1.09 | 1.48 | 4.01 | 5.185 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 49 | 34 | 83 | 18 |
1 The inception date for Class I shares is 5-1-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
18 |
Leveraged Companies Fund
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A, Class B and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees for each class may differ. Class B shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase.
Note 2 - Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2012, by major security category or type:
Total | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||
Market | Level 1 | Significant | Significant | |
Value at | Quoted | Observable | Unobservable | |
3-31-12 | Price | Inputs | Inputs | |
Common Stocks | $1,221,420 | $1,206,420 | $9,880 | $5,120 |
Preferred Securities | 137,374 | 7,522 | 2,436 | 127,416 |
Corporate Bonds | 20,237 | — | 20,237 | — |
Convertible Bonds | 20,668 | — | 20,668 | — |
Investment Companies | 25,528 | 25,528 | — | — |
Warrants | 36,113 | 36,113 | — | — |
Securities Lending Collateral | 213,337 | 213,337 | — | — |
| ||||
Total Investments in Securities | $1,674,677 | $1,488,920 | $53,221 | $132,536 |
19 |
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. Transfers into or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any security or instrument where a change in the level has occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.
Common | Preferred | ||
Investment in Securities | Stocks | Securities | Total |
| |||
Balance as of 3-31-11 | $9,364 | $139,216 | $148,580 |
Realized gain (loss) | — | — | — |
Change in unrealized appreciation | |||
(depreciation) | (4,244) | (11,800) | (16,044) |
Purchases | — | — | — |
Sales | — | — | — |
Transfers into Level 3 | — | — | — |
Transfers out of Level 3 | — | — | — |
Balance as of 3-31-12 | $5,120 | $127,416 | $132,536 |
Change in unrealized at period end* | ($4,244) | ($11,800) | ($16,044) |
*Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to Level 3 securities held at period end.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Debt obligations are valued based on the evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing service, which utilizes both dealer-supplied and electronic data processing techniques, taking into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
20 |
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in JHCIT, an affiliate of the Fund, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees are calculated daily for each class, based on the net asset value of the class and the applicable specific expense rates.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
For federal income tax purposes, as of March 31, 2012, the Fund has $43,585 of long-term capital loss carryforward available to offset future net realized capital gains. Net capital losses of $187,193 that are the result of security transactions occurring after October 31, 2011, are treated as occurring on April 1, 2012, the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year.
21 |
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was as follows:
March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | |
| ||
Ordinary Income | $16,418 | $44,990 |
| ||
Long-Term Capital Gain | - | 3,462 |
|
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $1,563 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to partnerships.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Derivative instruments
The Fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objective. The use of derivatives may involve risks different from, or potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities. Specifically, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction. If the counterparty defaults, the Fund will have contractual remedies, but there is no assurance that the counterparty will meet its contractual obligations or that the Fund will succeed in enforcing them.
Forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a specific currency at a price that is set on the date of the contract. The forward contract calls for delivery of the currency on a future date that is specified in the contract. Risks related to the use of forwards include the possible failure of counterparties to meet the terms of the forward agreement, the risk that currency movements will not occur thereby reducing the Fund’s total return, and the potential for losses in ex cess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses,
22 |
equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency or settlement with the counterparty.
During the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund used forward foreign currency contracts to manage currency exposure and held forward foreign currency contracts with USD absolute values ranging up to approximately $28,500, as measured at each quarter end. There were no open forward foreign currency contracts on March 31, 2012.
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended March 31, 2012:
STATEMENT OF | |||
OPERATIONS | FOREIGN CURRENCY | ||
RISK | LOCATION | TRANSACTIONS* | TOTAL |
| |||
Foreign Exchange | Net realized gain (loss) | $127 | $127 |
Contracts | |||
Totals | $127 | $127 |
*Realized gain/loss associated with forward foreign currency contracts is included in this caption on the Statement of operations.
The table below summarizes the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended March 31, 2012:
TRANSLATION OF | |||
ASSETS AND | |||
STATEMENT OF | LIABILITIES IN | ||
OPERATIONS | FOREIGN | ||
RISK | LOCATION | CURRENCIES* | TOTAL |
| |||
Foreign Exchange | Change in net unrealized | $24 | $24 |
Contracts | appreciation | ||
(depreciation) | |||
Totals | $24 | $24 |
*Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation associated with forward foreign currency contracts is included in this caption on the Statement of operations.
Note 4 - Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5 – Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
23 |
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management agreement with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.750% of the first $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.725% of the next $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; and (c) 0.700% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $1,000,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of MFC and an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes certain expenses suchs as taxes, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.35% for Class A, 2.05% for Class B, 2.05% for Class C and 0.99% for Class I shares. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements will continue in effect until June 30, 2012. Prior to August 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that these expenses would not exceed the amounts listed above for Class A, Class B and Class C shares and 0.89% for Class I shares.
Accordingly, these expense reductions amounted to $16,442, $16,047, $16,047 and $33,986 for Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class I shares, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and/or reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class B and Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
CLASS | 12b-1 FEES | ||||||
|
|||||||
Class A | 0.30% | ||||||
|
|||||||
Class B | 1.00% | ||||||
|
|||||||
Class C | 1.00% | ||||||
|
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges. For the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no up-front sales charges received by the Distributor with regard to sales of Class A shares.
Class B and Class C shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to CDSCs, at declining rates, beginning at 5.00% of the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on the lesser of the current market value at
24 |
the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no CDCSs received by the Distributor for Class B or Class C shares.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
CLASS | DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES | TRANSFER AGENT FEES |
| ||
Class A | $885 | $568 |
| ||
Class B | 2,882 | 555 |
| ||
Class C | 2,882 | 555 |
| ||
Class I | - | 569 |
| ||
Total | $6,649 | $2,247 |
|
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates - Trustees' fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
Note 6 - Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
Year ended | Year ended | |||||||
3/31/12 | 3/31/11 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||
Class A shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 422 | $3,546 | 980 | $11,594 | ||||
Class B shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 158 | $1,329 | 792 | $9,365 | ||||
Class C shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 158 | $1,329 | 792 | $9,365 | ||||
Class I shares | ||||||||
Sold | — | — | 22,532 | $271,512 | ||||
Distributions reinvested | 1,006 | $8,453 | 1,530 | 18,128 | ||||
Repurchased | (11,221) | (98,780) | — | — | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) | (10,215) | ($90,327) | 24,062 | $289,640 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) | (9,477) | ($84,123) | 26,626 | $319,964 | ||||
|
|
|
|
25 |
Affiliates of the Fund owned 100% of shares of beneficial interest of the Fund on March 31, 2012.
Note 7 - Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $718,334 and $735,499, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
26 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of
John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Leveraged Companies Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 22, 2012
27 |
Tax Information (Unaudited)
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
28 |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Leveraged Companies Fund | Annual report | |
29 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
Annual report | Leveraged Companies Fund | |
30 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Leveraged Companies Fund | Annual report | |
31 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
Annual report | Leveraged Companies Fund | |
32 |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairperson | John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC |
William H. Cunningham | |
Deborah C. Jackson | Subadviser |
Stanley Martin* | John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset |
Hugh McHaffie† | Management (US) LLC |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman ^ | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | |
Officers | |
Keith F. Hartstein | Transfer agent |
President and Chief Executive Officer | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
Andrew G. Arnott | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Legal counsel |
K&L Gates LLP | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered public accounting firm |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee | |
^Effective 1-1-12 |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record, if any, for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
www. jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
33 |
John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Table of Contents
Management’s discussion of Fund performance | Page 3 |
A look at performance | Page 4 |
Your expenses | Page 6 |
Portfolio summary | Page 7 |
Portfolio of investments | Page 8 |
Financial statements | Page 12 |
Financial highlights | Page 15 |
Notes to financial statements | Page 19 |
Trustees and Officers | Page 29 |
More information | Page 33 |
John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
By John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC
The year ended March 31, 2012 featured two distinct periods for the U.S. equity market. During the first half of the period, stocks declined as evidence of slowing economic activity and a worsening sovereign debt crisis in Europe weighed on investor confidence. Over the last half of the period, however, the stock market experienced a dramatic turnaround, rising sharply as improving economic data quelled fears of a recession and efforts by the European authorities helped ease the debt crisis. For the full 12-month period, the positives outweighed the negatives as the broad equity indexes gained approximately 7%. Large-cap stocks led the market’s advance, while growth-oriented issues outperformed value shares across all market capitalizations.
Fund performance
For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund’s Class A shares declined 0.87%, excluding sales charges, trailing both the 0.52% return of the average small growth fund, according to Morningstar, Inc., and the 0.68% return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Portfolio review
The Fund’s underperformance of its benchmark and peer group average for the one-year period was driven primarily by an overweight position in the materials sector (one of the weaker performing sectors in the Russell 2000 Growth Index), as well as stock selection in the financials and information technology sectors. Among individual holdings, the most notable detractors included Canadian metals producer Avalon Rare Metals, Inc., marine electronics maker KVH Industries, Inc. and online marketing materials provider VistaPrint, Inc.
On the positive side, stock selection in the energy and health care sectors added value during the 12-month period. The top individual performance contributors in these two sectors were oil and gas producer Africa Oil Corp. (which gained more than 100% for the period) and medical products maker SonoSite. Elsewhere in the Fund’s portfolio, the leading contributors included Chinese for-profit education firm Global Education & Technology Group, mattress maker Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. and Latin American airline operator Copa Holdings SA. We sold VistaPrint, SonoSite and Global Education & Technology during the period.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Investments in smaller companies may involve greater risks than those in larger, more well-known companies. See the prospectus for the risks of investing in small-cap stocks. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
3 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||||
| |||||||||
Since | Since | ||||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | ||
| |||||||||
Class A | –5.80 | — | — | 23.49 | –5.80 | — | — | 98.39 | |
| |||||||||
Class B | –5.31 | — | — | 24.03 | –5.31 | — | — | 101.21 | |
| |||||||||
Class C | –2.31 | — | — | 24.60 | –2.31 | — | — | 104.21 | |
| |||||||||
Class I 2 | –0.48 | — | — | 25.94 | –0.48 | — | — | 111.46 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 5%, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Class B and Class C shares. The Class B shares’ CDSC declines annually between years 1 to 6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1%. No sales charge will be assessed after the sixth year. Class C shares held for less than one year are subject to a 1% CDSC. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-12 for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class I | |||||
Net (%) | 1.60 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 1.24 | ||||
Gross (%) | 3.76 | 4.46 | 4.46 | 3.34 |
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
Footnotes on the following page.
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Annual report |
4 |
Without | With maximum | |||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index | |
| ||||
Class B | 1-2-09 | $20,421 | $20,121 | $19,091 |
| ||||
Class C3 | 1-2-09 | 20,421 | 20,421 | 19,091 |
| ||||
Class I 2 | 1-2-09 | 21,146 | 21,146 | 19,091 |
|
Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index which measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 From 1-2-09.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
3 The contingent deferred sales charge, if any, is not applicable.
Annual report | Small Cap Opportunities Fund |
5 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding your fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
• Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
• Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about your fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,349.50 | $9.40 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,345.30 | 13.49 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,345.30 | 13.49 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,351.70 | 7.29 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012 by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Example
[My account value $8,600.00 / $1,000.00 = 8.6 ] x $[ “expenses paid” from table ] = My actual expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare your fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s h ypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not your fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,017.00 | $8.07 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,013.50 | 11.58 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,013.50 | 11.58 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,018.80 | 6.26 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.60%, 2.30%, 2.30% and 1.24% for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
6 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Portfolio Summary
As of 3-31-12
Value as a | |
percentage of | |
Top 10 Holdings1 (24.5% of Net Assets) | Fund's net assets |
IMAX Corp. | 2.9% |
Hexcel Corp. | 2.6% |
VeriFone Systems, Inc. | 2.6% |
MEDNAX, Inc. | 2.5% |
KVH Industries, Inc. | 2.5% |
Align Technology, Inc. | 2.4% |
Cardtronics, Inc. | 2.4% |
Americas Petrogas, Inc. | 2.3% |
Lufkin Industries, Inc. | 2.2% |
Concur Technologies, Inc. | 2.1% |
Value as a | |
percentage of | |
Sector Composition2 | Fund's net assets |
Information Technology | 29.3% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.2% |
Industrials | 14.2% |
Health Care | 13.0% |
Energy | 8.2% |
Financials | 6.1% |
Materials | 6.0% |
Consumer Staples | 3.5% |
Other | 3.5% |
Value as a | |
percentage of | |
Country Composition | Fund's net assets |
United States | 86.5% |
Canada | 11.2% |
Panama | 1.2% |
Ireland | 1.1% |
1 Cash and cash equivalents are not included in Top 10 Holdings.
2 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
7 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Portfolio of Investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 96.5% | $4,000,558 | |
| ||
(Cost $3,206,395) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 16.2% | 672,148 | |
| ||
Auto Components 0.9% | ||
| ||
Dorman Products, Inc. (I) | 772 | 39,060 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.5% | ||
| ||
Bally Technologies, Inc. (I) | 1,391 | 65,030 |
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (I) | 2,600 | 51,896 |
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (I) | 295 | 26,754 |
Household Durables 3.1% | ||
| ||
iRobot Corp. (I) | 2,129 | 58,037 |
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. (I) | 829 | 69,992 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 1.4% | ||
| ||
CafePress Inc. (I) | 405 | 7,756 |
HomeAway, Inc. (I) | 2,020 | 51,247 |
Media 2.9% | ||
| ||
IMAX Corp. (I) | 4,945 | 120,856 |
Specialty Retail 2.1% | ||
| ||
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (I) | 2,109 | 52,957 |
Teavana Holdings, Inc. (I) | 1,651 | 32,558 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.3% | ||
| ||
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (I) | 1,576 | 44,790 |
Steven Madden, Ltd. (I) | 1,198 | 51,215 |
Consumer Staples 3.5% | 144,492 | |
| ||
Food Products 3.5% | ||
| ||
Darling International, Inc. (I) | 3,967 | 69,105 |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (I) | 1,267 | 75,387 |
Energy 8.2% | 340,760 | |
| ||
Energy Equipment & Services 2.2% | ||
| ||
Lufkin Industries, Inc. | 1,140 | 91,941 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 6.0% | ||
| ||
Africa Oil Corp. (I) | 14,792 | 62,285 |
Americas Petrogas, Inc. (I) | 62,315 | 96,602 |
BlackPearl Resources, Inc. (I) | 9,054 | 38,306 |
Ivanhoe Energy, Inc. (I) | 37,115 | 38,971 |
Solazyme, Inc. (I) | 865 | 12,655 |
Financials 6.1% | 252,050 | |
| ||
Capital Markets 2.6% | ||
| ||
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A | 2,225 | 64,681 |
Solar Senior Capital, Ltd. | 2,616 | 42,144 |
Commercial Banks 0.6% | ||
| ||
SVB Financial Group (I) | 422 | 27,151 |
See notes to financial statements
8 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Financials (continued) | ||
| ||
Consumer Finance 1.6% | ||
| ||
Cash America International, Inc. | 1,362 | $65,281 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts 1.3% | ||
| ||
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 757 | 52,793 |
Health Care 13.0% | 540,945 | |
| ||
Biotechnology 1.1% | ||
| ||
Alkermes PLC (I) | 2,427 | 45,021 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.2% | ||
| ||
Align Technology, Inc. (I) | 3,645 | 100,420 |
Arthrocare Corp. (I) | 998 | 26,796 |
Thoratec Corp. (I) | 1,463 | 49,318 |
Health Care Providers & Services 4.0% | ||
| ||
Coventry Health Care, Inc. | 1,689 | 60,078 |
MEDNAX, Inc. (I) | 1,412 | 105,010 |
Health Care Technology 0.8% | ||
| ||
Greenway Medical Technologies (I) | 2,183 | 33,356 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.9% | ||
| ||
Impax Laboratories, Inc. (I) | 1,613 | 39,648 |
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (I) | 1,340 | 51,898 |
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (I) | 560 | 29,400 |
Industrials 14.2% | 587,621 | |
| ||
Aerospace & Defense 7.4% | ||
| ||
BE Aerospace, Inc. (I) | 1,419 | 65,941 |
Hexcel Corp. (I) | 4,431 | 106,388 |
The KEYW Holding Corp. (I) | 9,988 | 77,407 |
Triumph Group, Inc. | 904 | 56,645 |
Airlines 1.2% | ||
| ||
Copa Holdings SA, Class A | 610 | 48,312 |
Building Products 3.4% | ||
| ||
Quanex Building Products Corp. | 3,572 | 62,974 |
Trex Company, Inc. (I) | 2,387 | 76,575 |
Machinery 1.4% | ||
| ||
Graham Corp. | 2,762 | 60,460 |
Professional Services 0.8% | ||
| ||
Mistras Group, Inc. (I) | 1,382 | 32,919 |
Information Technology 29.3% | 1,214,052 | |
| ||
Communications Equipment 2.5% | ||
| ||
KVH Industries, Inc. (I) | 9,786 | 102,753 |
Internet Software & Services 5.8% | ||
| ||
Ancestry.com, Inc. (I) | 3,196 | 72,677 |
Bankrate, Inc. (I) | 2,055 | 50,861 |
Millennial Media, Inc. (I) | 980 | 23,030 |
TechTarget, Inc. (I) | 7,187 | 49,806 |
See notes to financial statements
9 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Information Technology (continued) | ||
| ||
XO Group, Inc. (I) | 4,599 | $43,185 |
IT Services 6.2% | ||
| ||
Cardtronics, Inc. (I) | 3,810 | 100,012 |
VeriFone Systems, Inc. (I) | 2,041 | 105,867 |
Wright Express Corp. (I) | 800 | 51,784 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.9% | ||
| ||
Cavium, Inc. (I) | 2,175 | 67,294 |
Ceva, Inc. (I) | 2,378 | 54,004 |
Software 11.9% | ||
| ||
Aspen Technology, Inc. (I) | 2,833 | 58,161 |
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. (I) | 741 | 20,704 |
BroadSoft, Inc. (I) | 1,562 | 59,746 |
Concur Technologies, Inc. (I) | 1,483 | 85,096 |
Fortinet, Inc. (I) | 1,551 | 42,885 |
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. (I) | 5,380 | 80,162 |
RealPage, Inc. (I) | 2,373 | 45,490 |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (I) | 622 | 19,854 |
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (I) | 1,101 | 80,681 |
Materials 6.0% | 248,490 | |
| ||
Chemicals 1.6% | ||
| ||
Karnalyte Resources, Inc. (I) | 3,332 | 32,069 |
LSB Industries, Inc. (I) | 909 | 35,378 |
Metals & Mining 4.4% | ||
| ||
Avalon Rare Metals, Inc. (I) | 34,903 | 40,615 |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | 1,196 | 62,467 |
Focus Metals, Inc. (I) | 8,760 | 10,539 |
Pretium Resources, Inc. (I) | 33,203 | 67,422 |
Warrants 0.1% | $2,506 | |
| ||
(Cost $0) | ||
Focus Metals, Inc. (Expiration Date: 5-13-13, Strike Price: CAD 1.25) (I) | 6,951 | 2,440 |
Frontier Rare Earths, Ltd. (Expiration Date: 11-17-12, Strike Price: CAD 4.60) (I) | 4,395 | 66 |
Total investments (Cost $3,206,395)† 96.6% | $4,003,064 | |
| ||
Other assets and liabilities, net 3.4% | $140,287 | |
| ||
Total net assets 100.0% | $4,143,351 | |
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
CAD Canadian Dollar
(I) Non-income producing security.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $3,296,434. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $706,630, of which $875,235 related to appreciated investment securities and $168,605 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements
10 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
As of 3-31-12
The Fund had the following country composition as a percentage of total net assets on 3-31-12:
United States | 86.5% | ||||
Canada | 11.2% | ||||
Panama | 1.2% | ||||
Ireland | 1.1% |
See notes to financial statements
11 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities — March 31, 2012
Assets | |||
|
|||
Investments, at value (Cost $3,206,395) | $ | 4,003,064 | |
Cash | 177,645 | ||
Receivable for investments sold | 36,084 | ||
Dividends receivable | 804 | ||
Receivable due from adviser | 3,478 | ||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 255 | ||
Total assets | 4,221,330 | ||
Liabilities | |||
|
|||
Payable for investments purchased | 36,200 | ||
Payable to affiliates | |||
Accounting and legal services fees | 74 | ||
Transfer agent fees | 604 | ||
Trustees' fees | 6 | ||
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 41,095 | ||
Total liabilities | 77,979 | ||
Net assets | |||
|
|||
Paid-in capital | $ | 3,432,313 | |
Accumulated net investment loss | (85,345) | ||
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, | |||
written options and foreign currency transactions | (274) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | |||
investments and translation of assets and | |||
liabilities in foreign currencies | 796,657 | ||
Net assets | $ | 4,143,351 | |
Net asset value per share | |||
|
|||
Based on net asset values and shares | |||
outstanding-the Fund has an unlimited number | |||
of shares authorized with no par value | |||
Class A ($1,044,283 ÷ 80,969 shares) | $ | 12.90 | |
Class B ($1,020,880 ÷ 80,335 shares)1 | $ | 12.71 | |
Class C ($1,020,888 ÷ 80,335 shares)1 | $ | 12.71 | |
Class I ($1,057,300 ÷ 81,332 shares) | $ | 13.00 | |
Maximum offering price per share | |||
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $ | 13.58 |
1 Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
See notes to financial statements
12 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Statement of Operations — For the Year Ended March 31, 2012
Investment income | |||
|
|||
Dividends | $ | 9,872 | |
Securities lending | 1,507 | ||
Total investment income | 11,379 | ||
Expenses | |||
|
|||
Investment management fees | 34,256 | ||
Distribution and service fees | 21,673 | ||
Accounting and legal services fees | 581 | ||
Transfer agent fees | 6,402 | ||
Trustees' fees | 249 | ||
Professional fees | 34,815 | ||
Custodian fees | 27,297 | ||
Registration and filing fees | 13,340 | ||
Other | 7,654 | ||
Total expenses | 146,267 | ||
Less expense reductions | (75,647) | ||
Net expenses | 70,620 | ||
Net investment loss | (59,241) | ||
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |||
|
|||
Net realized gain (loss) on | |||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 279,619 | ||
Investments in affiliated issuers | 22 | ||
Written options | (3,364) | ||
Foreign currency transactions | (413) | ||
275,864 | |||
Change in net unrealized appreciation | |||
(depreciation) of | |||
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (262,872) | ||
Investments in affiliated issuers | (7) | ||
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign | |||
currencies | (304) | ||
(263,183) | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain | 12,681 | ||
Decrease in net assets from operations | $ | (46,560) |
See notes to financial statements
13 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended | Year ended | |||||
3/31/12 | 3/31/11 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets | ||||||
|
||||||
From operations | ||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (59,241) | $ | (44,485) | ||
Net realized gain | 275,864 | 823,097 | ||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation | ||||||
(depreciation) | (263,183) | 281,400 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | ||||||
from operations | (46,560) | 1,060,012 | ||||
Distributions to shareholders | ||||||
From net investment income | ||||||
Class A | (31,771) | (4,267) | ||||
Class B | (24,616) | — | ||||
Class C | (24,616) | — | ||||
Class I | (35,481) | (6,925) | ||||
From net realized gain | ||||||
Class A | (177,977) | (105,616) | ||||
Class B | (177,486) | (105,671) | ||||
Class C | (177,486) | (105,671) | ||||
Class I | (178,309) | (105,579) | ||||
Total distributions | (827,742) | (433,729) | ||||
From Fund share transactions | 827,742 | 433,729 | ||||
Total increase (decrease) | (46,560) | 1,060,012 | ||||
Net assets | ||||||
|
||||||
Beginning of year | 4,189,911 | 3,129,899 | ||||
End of year | $ | 4,143,351 | $ | 4,189,911 | ||
Accumulated net investment loss | $ | (85,345) | $ | (8,816) |
See notes to financial statements
14 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class A Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.18 | $ | 14.49 | $ | 9.39 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment loss 2 | (0.19) | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.03) | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (0.67) | 4.88 | 6.35 | (0.58) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (0.86) | 4.72 | 6.21 | (0.61) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.52) | (0.08) | — | — | ||||
From net realized gain | (2.90) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (3.42) | (2.03) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.90 | $ | 17.18 | $ | 14.49 | $ | 9.39 |
Total return (%) 3,4 | (0.87) | 34.27 | 67.14 | (6.10) 5 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 1,044 | $ | 1,053 | $ | 785 | $ | 470 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 3.60 | 3.71 | 4.03 | 12.346 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.61 | 1.59 | 1.36 | 1.65 6 | ||||
Net investment loss | (1.31) | (1.08) | (1.07) | (1.42)6 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 89 | 105 | 101 | 27 |
1 The inception date for Class A shares is 1-2-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns w ould have been low er had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
15 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class B Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.96 | $ | 14.36 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment loss2 | (0.28) | (0.26) | (0.23) | (0.05) | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (0.67) | 4.81 | 6.32 | (0.57) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (0.95) | 4.55 | 6.09 | (0.62) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.40) | — | — | — | ||||
From net realized gain | (2.90) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (3.30) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.71 | $ | 16.96 | $ | 14.36 | $ | 9.38 |
Total return (%)3,4 | (1.56) | 33.31 | 65.91 | (6.20)5 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 1,021 | $ | 1,037 | $ | 778 | $ | 469 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.30 | 4.41 | 4.73 | 13.046 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.31 | 2.29 | 2.06 | 2.356 | ||||
Net investment loss | (2.01) | (1.78) | (1.77) | (2.12)6 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 89 | 105 | 101 | 27 |
1 The inception date for Class B shares is 1-2-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
16 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class C Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.96 | $ | 14.36 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment loss2 | (0.28) | (0.26) | (0.23) | (0.05) | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (0.67) | 4.81 | 6.32 | (0.57) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (0.95) | 4.55 | 6.09 | (0.62) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.40) | — | — | — | ||||
From net realized gain | (2.90) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (3.30) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 12.71 | $ | 16.96 | $ | 14.36 | $ | 9.38 |
Total return (%)3,4 | (1.56) | 33.31 | 65.91 | (6.20)5 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 1,021 | $ | 1,037 | $ | 778 | $ | 469 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.30 | 4.41 | 4.73 | 13.046 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.31 | 2.29 | 2.06 | 2.356 | ||||
Net investment loss | (2.01) | (1.78) | (1.77) | (2.12)6 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 89 | 105 | 101 | 27 |
1 The inception date for Class C shares is 1-2-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized
See notes to financial statements
17 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Financial Highlights (For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Class I Shares | ||||||||
Period ended | ||||||||
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.29 | $ | 14.56 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 10.00 |
Net investment loss2 | (0.13) | (0.10) | (0.10) | (0.02) | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on | ||||||||
investments | (0.68) | 4.91 | 6.36 | (0.57) | ||||
Total from investment operations | (0.81) | 4.81 | 6.26 | (0.59) | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||||
From net investment income | (0.58) | (0.13) | — | — | ||||
From net realized gain | (2.90) | (1.95) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (3.48) | (2.08) | (1.11) | — | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 13.00 | $ | 17.29 | $ | 14.56 | $ | 9.41 |
Total return (%)3 | (0.48) | 34.77 | 67.54 | (5.90)4 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 1,057 | $ | 1,062 | $ | 788 | $ | 470 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||||
assets): | ||||||||
Expenses before reductions | 3.20 | 3.30 | 3.72 | 12.045 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.06 | 1.105 | ||||
Net investment loss | (0.92) | (0.66) | (0.77) | (0.87)5 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 89 | 105 | 101 | 27 |
1 The inception date for Class I shares is 1-2-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements
18 |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 - Organization
John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A, Class B and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ. Class B shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase.
Note 2 - Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
As of March 31, 2012, all investments are categorized as Level 1 under the hierarchy described above.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Certain short-term securities are valued at amortized cost.
19 |
Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), an affiliate of the Fund, which has a floating net asset value (NAV) and invests in short-term investments as part of the securities lending program, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Foreign currency translation. Assets, including investments and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs) and accounting standards. Foreign investments are also subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the lines of credit.
Expenses. Within the John Hancock Funds complex, expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific
20 |
fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, state registration fees and printing and postage, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Net capital losses of $50,842, that are the result of security transactions occurring after October 31, 2011, are treated as occurring on April 1, 2012, the first day of the Fund’s taxable year.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was as follows:
March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | |||
| ||||
Ordinary Income | $347,629 | $224,463 | ||
| ||||
Long-Term Capital Gain | $480,113 | $209,266 | ||
|
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $59,113 of undistributed long-term capital gains.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to net operating losses, passive foreign investment companies, wash sale loss deferrals and straddle loss deferrals.
New accounting pronouncements. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
21 |
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities . The update creates new disclosure requirements requiring entities to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are either offset in the Statement of assets and liabilities or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.
Note 3 – Derivative instruments
The Fund may invest in derivatives in order to meet its investment objectives. The use of derivatives may involve risks different from, or potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities. Specifically, the Fund is exposed to the risk that the counterparty to an over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contract will be unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments or otherwise honor its obligations. OTC derivatives transactions typically can only be closed out with the other party to the transaction. If the counterparty defaults, the Fund will have contractual remedies, but there is no assurance that the counterparty will meet its contractual obligations or that the Fund will succeed in enforcing them.
Options. There are two types of options, a put option and a call option. Options are traded either over-the-counter or on an exchange. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy (and the seller the obligation to sell) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell (and the writer the obligation to buy) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. Writing puts and buying calls may increase the Fund’s exposure to changes in th e value of the underlying instrument. Buying puts and writing calls may decrease the Fund’s exposure to such changes. Risks related to the use of options include the loss of the premium, possible illiquidity of the options markets, trading restrictions imposed by an exchange and movements in underlying security values, and for written options, potential losses in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of assets and liabilities.
Options listed on an exchange are valued at their closing price. If no closing price is available, then they are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. For options not listed on an exchange, an independent pricing source is used to value the options at the mean between the last bid and ask prices. When the Fund purchases an option, the premium paid by the Fund is included in the Portfolio of investments and subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect current market value. If the purchased option expires, the Fund realizes a loss equal to the cost of the option. If the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the securities acquired by exercising the call is increased by the premium paid to buy the call. If the Fund exercises a put option, it realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium paid. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the Fund realizes a gain or loss, depending on whether proceeds from the closing sale are greater or less than the original cost. When the Fund writes an option, the premium received is included as a liability and subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect current market value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are recorded as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or are closed are added to or offset against the proceeds or amount paid on the transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. If a put option on a security is exercised, the premium received reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund.
During the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund used purchased options to provide protection against a decline in the value of the Fund’s securities. During the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund held purchased options with market values up to $12,600, as measured at each quarter end.
22 |
During the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund wrote option contracts to provide protection against a decline in the value of the Fund’s securities . The following table summarizes the Fund’s written options activities during the year ended March 31, 2012 and there were no open written option contracts as of March 31, 2012.
NUMBER OF | PREMIUMS | |||
CONTRACTS | RECEIVED | |||
|
||||
Outstanding, beginning of period | - | - | ||
Options written | 204 | $10,437 | ||
Option closed | (171) | (9,150) | ||
Option exercised | (14) | (540) | ||
Options expired | (19) | (747) | ||
Outstanding, end of period | - | - |
Effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of operations
The table below summarizes the net realized gain (loss) included in the net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations, classified by derivative instrument and risk category, for the year ended March 31, 2012:
Investments | Written | |||
(Purchased | Options | |||
Risk | Statement of Operations Location | Options) | Contracts | Total |
| ||||
Equity | ||||
contracts | Net realized gain (loss) | $11,336 | ($3,364) | $7,972 |
| ||||
Total | $11,336 | ($3,364) | $7,972 | |
|
Note 4 – Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 5 – Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management contract with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.90% of the first $1,000,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; and (b) 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $1,000,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset
23 |
Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of MFC and an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes taxes, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.60% for Class A, 2.30% for Class B, 2.30% for Class C and 1.24% for Class I shares. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements continue in effect until June 30, 2012. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that these expenses would not exceed 1.65% for Class A, 2.35% for Class B and 2.35% for Class C shares prior to July 1, 2011 and 1.19% for Class I shares prior to August 1, 2011.
In addition, the Adviser voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain fund level expenses to 0.27% of the Fund’s average net assets which are allocated pro rata to all share classes of the Fund. This agreement excludes brokerage commissions, interest, advisory fees, distribution and service fees, transfer agent fees, state registration fees, printing and postage, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business.
Accordingly, the expense reductions amounted to $19,081, $18,706, $18,706 and $19,154 for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net effective rate of 0.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to the service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class B and Class C shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
Class | 12b-1 Fee | ||
|
|||
Class A | 0.30% | ||
|
|||
Class B | 1.00% | ||
|
|||
Class C | 1.00% | ||
|
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges. For the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no up-front sales charges received by the Distributor with regard to sales of Class A shares.
Class B and Class C shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to CDSCs, at declining rates, beginning at 5.00% of the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on the lesser of the current market value at
24 |
the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no CDSCs received by the Distributor for Class B and Class C shares.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
Distribution and | ||||
Class | service fees | Transfer agent fees | ||
|
||||
A | $2,874 | $1,856 | ||
|
||||
B | 9,399 | 1,822 | ||
|
||||
C | 9,400 | 1,822 | ||
|
||||
I | - | 902 | ||
|
||||
Total | $21,673 | $6,402 | ||
|
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates - Trustees' fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
Note 6 - Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
Year ended | Year ended | |||||||
3/31/12 | 3/31/11 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||
Class A shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 19,640 | $209,748 | 7,172 | $109,883 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase | 19,640 | $209,748 | 7,172 | $109,883 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Class B shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 19,174 | $202,102 | 6,975 | $105,671 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase | 19,174 | $202,102 | 6,975 | $105,671 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Class C shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 19,174 | $202,102 | 6,975 | $105,671 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase | 19,174 | $202,102 | 6,975 | $105,671 | ||||
|
|
|
|
25 |
Class I shares | ||||||||
Distributions reinvested | 19,888 | $213,790 | 7,305 | $112,504 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase | 19,888 | $213,790 | 7,305 | $112,504 | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase | 77,876 | $827,742 | 28,427 | $433,729 | ||||
|
|
|
|
Affiliates of the Fund owned 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I on March 31, 2012.
Note 7 - Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $3,372,444 and $3,420,725, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
26 |
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Small Cap Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
27 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund paid $480,113 in capital gain dividends.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the dividends-received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
28 |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Annual report |
29 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
Annual report | Small Cap Opportunities Fund |
30 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | Annual report |
31 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
Annual report | Small Cap Opportunities Fund |
32 |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC |
William H. Cunningham | |
Deborah C. Jackson | Subadviser |
Stanley Martin* | John Hancock Asset Management a division of |
Hugh McHaffie† | Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | |
Officers | Transfer agent |
Keith F. Hartstein | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Andrew G. Arnott | Legal counsel |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | K&L Gates LLP |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered public accounting firm |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record, if any, for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
www. jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
33 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | |||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | |||||||
| ||||||||
Since | Since | |||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception | |
| ||||||||
Class A1 | 1.57 | 1.21 | 4.67 | — | 1.57 | 6.19 | 57.77 | — |
| ||||||||
Class B1 | 0.99 | 0.92 | 4.16 | — | 0.99 | 4.70 | 50.38 | — |
| ||||||||
Class C1 | 5.07 | 1.30 | 4.17 | — | 5.07 | 6.65 | 50.49 | — |
| ||||||||
Class I1,2 | 7.27 | 2.60 | 5.60 | — | 7.27 | 13.69 | 72.38 | — |
| ||||||||
Class I21,2 | 7.24 | 2.51 | 5.40 | — | 7.24 | 13.19 | 69.25 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R11,2 | 6.41 | 1.86 | 4.81 | — | 6.41 | 9.64 | 60.04 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R21,2 | 6.69 | 1.99 | 4.97 | — | 6.69 | 10.33 | 62.42 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R31,2 | 6.52 | 1.96 | 4.92 | — | 6.52 | 10.21 | 61.68 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R41,2 | 6.86 | 2.27 | 5.24 | — | 6.86 | 11.87 | 66.59 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R51,2 | 7.20 | 2.58 | 5.56 | — | 7.20 | 13.61 | 71.72 | — |
| ||||||||
Class R61,2 | 7.29 | 2.60 | 5.63 | — | 7.29 | 13.72 | 72.85 | — |
| ||||||||
Class NAV 2 | 7.38 | — | — | 18.263 | 7.38 | — | — | 61.043 |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Performance figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 5%, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Class B and Class C shares. The Class B shares’ CDSC declines annually between years 1 to 6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1%. No sales charge will be assessed after the sixth year. Class C shares held for less than one year are subject to a 1% CDSC. Sales charges are not applicable for the following classes: I, I2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and NAV shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-12 for Class B, Class C, Class I2, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares and 6-30-13 for Class R2 shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. For all other classes the net expenses equal the gross expenses. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class I | Class I2 | Class R1 | Class R2 | Class R3 | Class R4 | Class R5 | Class R6 | Class NAV | |
Net (%) | 1.26 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 1.65 | 1.40 | 1.55 | 1.25 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 0.79 |
Gross (%) | 1.26 | 2.26 | 2.08 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 3.14 | 1.45* | 20.07 | 2.78 | 1.23 | 0.84* | 0.79 |
* Expenses have been estimated for the Class’s first full year of operations.
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | ||||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index 1 | Index 2 | |
| |||||
Class B4 | 3-31-02 | $15,038 | $15,038 | $15,642 | $14,972 |
| |||||
Class C4 | 3-31-02 | 15,049 | 15,049 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class I2 | 3-31-02 | 17,238 | 17,238 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class I22 | 3-31-02 | 16,925 | 16,925 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R12 | 3-31-02 | 16,004 | 16,004 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R22 | 3-31-02 | 16,242 | 16,242 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R32 | 3-31-02 | 16,168 | 16,168 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R42 | 3-31-02 | 16,659 | 16,659 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R52 | 3-31-02 | 17,172 | 17,172 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class R62 | 3-31-02 | 17,285 | 17,285 | 15,642 | 14,972 |
| |||||
Class NAV2 | 5-29-09 | 16,104 | 16,104 | 15,961 | 16,469 |
|
Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index containing those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with a lower price-to-book ratio and less-than-average growth orientation.
S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index that includes 500 widely traded common stocks.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 On 12-19-08, through a reorganization, the Fund acquired all of the assets of the Robeco Boston Partners Large Cap Value Fund (the predecessor fund). On that date, the predecessor fund offered its Investor share class in exchange for Class A shares (inception 12-22-08) and its institutional class in exchange for Class I shares. Class B and Class C shares were first offered on 12-22-08; the inception date of Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares is 5-22-09; the inception date of Class R1 shares is 7-13-09. The returns prior to these dates are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class B, Class C, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R1, respectively. The predecessor fund’s Institutional share class returns have been recalculated to reflect the gross fees and expenses of Class I shares. The inception date of Class I2 shares is 12-22-08; returns prior to that date are those of Class I shares recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class I2 shares. The inception dates of Class R6 and Class R2 shares are 9-1-11 and 3-1-12 respectively; the returns prior to this date are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class R6 and Class R2 shares.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectuses.
3 From 5-29-09.
4 No contingent deferred sales charge is applicable.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By Robeco Investment Management, Inc.
During the first half of the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, stock prices endured sharp losses as a number of factors alarmed investors — including the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and signs of stalled economic growth in the United States. Conditions dramatically improved, however, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011. Mounting evidence of a recovering U.S. economy, along with additional stimulus on the part of the Federal Reserve, helped boost investors’ confidence. Also, productive steps taken by monetary policymakers in Europe appeared to have prevented a meltdown of the eurozone banking system. These events drew investors back into the stock market, improving its performance.
For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund’s Class A shares had a total return of 6.91%, excluding sales charges, outpacing the 3.93% return of the average large-cap value fund, according to Morningstar, Inc., as well as the 4.79% return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index. Strong stock selection, particularly within the financials sector, was the key factor in the Fund’s favorable performance. The Fund was supported by its holdings in banks U.S. Bancorp and SunTrust Banks, Inc. as well as credit card issuer Discover Financial Services. Minimal or no ownership of poor performing investment banks such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp. helped returns. Within other sectors, the Fund’s lack of exposure to certain underperforming oil services stocks, especially Baker Hughes Inc., was very advantageous as these stocks lost considerable value. An overweighting in the consumer discretionary sector — including media giant CBS Corp. and retailer Macy’s, Inc. — also helped results, as did a sizable position in computer and personal electronics manufacturer Apple, Inc. in the information technology sector.
On the downside, the Fund’s very small allocation to the utilities sector hindered performance, as these stocks benefited from their relatively high dividends in an environ ment of very low interest rates. The Fund’s underweighting in the consumer staples sector also hurt results to a lesser extent, given this group’s favorable performance amid the recovering economy. Of final note, in the information technology sector, the Fund missed out on performance opportunities because it did not own semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corp. or network communications equipment manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc., although a position in the latter was initiated late in the period.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
■ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
■ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,294.80 | $7.23 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,288.60 | 11.73 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,289.50 | 11.73 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,297.20 | 5.23 |
| |||
Class I2 | 1,000.00 | 1,296.60 | 4.88 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,291.40 | 9.45 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,291.60 | 8.88 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,294.60 | 7.17 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,296.10 | 5.22 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,296.20 | 4.94 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,297.20 | 4.42 |
|
For the class noted below, the example assumes an account value of $1,000 on March 1, 2012, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 3-1-12 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class R2 | $1,000.00 | $1,037.80 | $1.21 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-123 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.70 | $6.36 |
| |||
Class B | 1,000.00 | 1,014.70 | 10.33 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.70 | 10.33 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.40 | 4.60 |
| |||
Class I2 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.70 | 4.29 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.70 | 8.32 |
| |||
Class R2 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.00 | 7.06 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.20 | 7.82 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.70 | 6.31 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.40 | 4.60 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.70 | 4.34 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,021.10 | 3.89 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.26%, 2.05%, 2.05%, 0.91%, 0.85%, 1.65%, 1.55%, 1.25%, 0.91%, 0.86% and 0.77% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class I2, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class NAV shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.40% for Class R2 shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 31/365 (to reflect the period).
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (28.7% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Wells Fargo & Company | 4.3% | Johnson & Johnson | 2.5% | |
|
| |||
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 3.5% | Microsoft Corp. | 2.4% | |
|
| |||
Pfizer, Inc. | 3.3% | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.4% | |
|
| |||
General Electric Company | 3.2% | Citigroup, Inc. | 2.1% | |
|
| |||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 2.9% | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 2.1% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Financials | 24.7% | Consumer Staples | 3.4% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 16.5% | Utilities | 1.3% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 16.5% | Telecommunication Services | 1.0% | |
|
| |||
Information Technology | 14.4% | Materials | 0.7% | |
|
| |||
Energy | 9.2% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 3.3% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 9.0% | |||
|
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash and cash equivalents not included.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 96.7% | $2,157,403,878 | |
| ||
(Cost $1,822,119,681) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 16.5% | 366,942,716 | |
Auto Components 2.1% | ||
| ||
Autoliv, Inc. (L) | 252,105 | 16,903,640 |
| ||
Lear Corp. | 629,929 | 29,285,399 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.7% | ||
| ||
Expedia, Inc. (L) | 459,017 | 15,349,528 |
Media 9.1% | ||
| ||
CBS Corp., Class B | 1,150,025 | 38,997,348 |
| ||
Comcast Corp., Class A | 1,430,870 | 42,940,409 |
| ||
Liberty Media Corp. – Liberty Capital, Series A (I) | 193,727 | 17,077,035 |
| ||
Omnicom Group, Inc. (L) | 490,405 | 24,839,013 |
| ||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (I)(L) | 7,061,230 | 16,311,441 |
| ||
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | 569,230 | 27,590,578 |
| ||
Time Warner, Inc. | 683,395 | 25,798,161 |
| ||
Viacom, Inc., Class B | 211,735 | 10,048,943 |
Multiline Retail 3.2% | ||
| ||
Kohl’s Corp. | 333,867 | 16,703,366 |
| ||
Macy’s, Inc. (L) | 645,355 | 25,639,954 |
| ||
Target Corp. | 501,380 | 29,215,413 |
Specialty Retail 1.4% | ||
| ||
Staples, Inc. (L) | 1,128,610 | 18,260,910 |
| ||
The Home Depot, Inc. | 238,155 | 11,981,578 |
Consumer Staples 3.4% | 75,283,941 | |
Beverages 0.8% | ||
| ||
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, ADR (L) | 231,090 | 16,804,865 |
Food & Staples Retailing 1.6% | ||
| ||
CVS Caremark Corp. | 578,950 | 25,936,960 |
| ||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 174,590 | 10,684,908 |
Food Products 0.5% | ||
| ||
Kellogg Company | 202,525 | 10,861,416 |
Tobacco 0.5% | ||
| ||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 124,092 | 10,995,792 |
12 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
Energy 9.2% | $204,676,684 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 9.2% | ||
| ||
Chevron Corp. | 357,745 | 38,364,574 |
| ||
EOG Resources, Inc. | 312,335 | 34,700,419 |
| ||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 540,944 | 46,916,073 |
| ||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 492,950 | 46,943,629 |
| ||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR | 373,465 | 26,191,100 |
| ||
WPX Energy, Inc. (I) | 641,915 | 11,560,889 |
Financials 24.7% | 551,661,979 | |
Capital Markets 0.3% | ||
| ||
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 192,080 | 7,016,682 |
Commercial Banks 9.2% | ||
| ||
Fifth Third Bancorp | 987,540 | 13,874,937 |
| ||
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (L) | 616,875 | 39,782,269 |
| ||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 482,025 | 11,650,544 |
| ||
U.S. Bancorp | 1,374,200 | 43,534,656 |
| ||
Wells Fargo & Company | 2,823,140 | 96,382,000 |
Consumer Finance 2.9% | ||
| ||
Capital One Financial Corp. (L) | 462,825 | 25,797,866 |
| ||
Discover Financial Services | 408,815 | 13,629,892 |
| ||
SLM Corp. | 1,664,760 | 26,236,618 |
Diversified Financial Services 5.6% | ||
| ||
Citigroup, Inc. | 1,305,879 | 47,729,877 |
| ||
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 1,676,200 | 77,071,676 |
Insurance 6.7% | ||
| ||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (I) | 787,124 | 63,875,113 |
| ||
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 505,465 | 16,574,197 |
| ||
MetLife, Inc. (L) | 851,598 | 31,807,185 |
| ||
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 183,810 | 10,931,181 |
| ||
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | 200,469 | 11,867,765 |
| ||
Validus Holdings, Ltd. | 449,096 | 13,899,521 |
Health Care 16.5% | 367,883,057 | |
Biotechnology 1.3% | ||
| ||
Amgen, Inc. (L) | 432,400 | 29,398,876 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.9% | ||
| ||
CareFusion Corp. (I) | 575,910 | 14,933,346 |
| ||
Covidien PLC | 522,155 | 28,551,435 |
Health Care Providers & Services 6.7% | ||
| ||
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 255,100 | 10,122,368 |
| ||
CIGNA Corp. | 477,040 | 23,494,220 |
| ||
DaVita, Inc. (I) | 311,380 | 28,077,135 |
| ||
Humana, Inc. | 282,120 | 26,090,458 |
| ||
McKesson Corp. | 371,730 | 32,626,742 |
| ||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 475,425 | 28,021,550 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 13 |
Shares | Value | |
Pharmaceuticals 6.6% | ||
| ||
Johnson & Johnson | 849,711 | $56,046,938 |
| ||
Pfizer, Inc. | 3,227,040 | 73,124,726 |
| ||
Sanofi, ADR | 448,910 | 17,395,263 |
Industrials 9.0% | 201,806,697 | |
Aerospace & Defense 3.3% | ||
| ||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 576,475 | 35,193,799 |
| ||
Northrop Grumman Corp. (L) | 242,505 | 14,812,205 |
| ||
Raytheon Company | 469,075 | 24,757,779 |
Industrial Conglomerates 4.7% | ||
| ||
General Electric Company | 3,610,745 | 72,467,652 |
| ||
Tyco International, Ltd. | 578,510 | 32,500,692 |
Machinery 1.0% | ||
| ||
Xylem, Inc. | 795,480 | 22,074,570 |
Information Technology 14.4% | 321,746,374 | |
Communications Equipment 3.5% | ||
| ||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2,515,780 | 53,208,747 |
| ||
Harris Corp. (L) | 579,920 | 26,142,794 |
Computers & Peripherals 2.8% | ||
| ||
Apple, Inc. (I) | 49,630 | 29,751,696 |
| ||
Seagate Technology PLC | 1,255,160 | 33,826,562 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.9% | ||
| ||
TE Connectivity, Ltd. | 541,090 | 19,885,058 |
Internet Software & Services 1.6% | ||
| ||
eBay, Inc. (I) | 802,665 | 29,610,312 |
| ||
InterActiveCorp | 114,300 | 5,610,970 |
IT Services 0.8% | ||
| ||
The Western Union Company | 1,028,955 | 18,109,608 |
Office Electronics 0.8% | ||
| ||
Xerox Corp. | 2,134,865 | 17,249,709 |
Software 4.0% | ||
| ||
CA, Inc. (L) | 448,400 | 12,357,904 |
| ||
Microsoft Corp. | 1,662,464 | 53,614,464 |
| ||
Oracle Corp. | 767,440 | 22,378,550 |
Materials 0.7% | 15,394,222 | |
Containers & Packaging 0.7% | ||
| ||
Rock-Tenn Company, Class A | 227,860 | 15,394,222 |
Telecommunication Services 1.0% | 22,457,719 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.0% | ||
| ||
Vodafone Group PLC, ADR | 811,627 | 22,457,719 |
Utilities 1.3% | 29,550,489 | |
Electric Utilities 1.3% | ||
| ||
American Electric Power Company, Inc. | 417,235 | 16,096,924 |
| ||
Edison International | 316,480 | 13,453,565 |
14 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Yield | Shares | Value | |
Securities Lending Collateral 5.8% | $129,346,285 | ||
| |||
(Cost $129,317,934) | |||
John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (W) | 0.3698% (Y) | 12,923,514 | 129,346,285 |
Par value | Value | ||
Short-Term Investments 2.8% | $62,193,000 | ||
| |||
(Cost $62,193,000) | |||
Repurchase Agreement 2.8% | 62,193,000 | ||
Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated 3-30-12 at 0.010% to | |||
be repurchased at $62,193,052 on 4-2-12, collateralized by $60,275,000 | |||
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625% due 7-31-14 (valued at $63,439,438, | |||
including Interest) | $62,193,000 | 62,193,000 | |
Total investments (Cost $2,013,630,615)† 105.3% | $2,348,943,163 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (5.3%) | ($119,011,093) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $2,229,932,070 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(I) Non-income producing security.
(L) A portion of this security is on loan as of 3-31-12.
(W) Investment is an affiliate of the Fund, the adviser and/or subadviser. Also, it represents the investment of securities lending collateral received.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $2,017,100,906. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $331,842,257, of which $339,446,802 related to appreciated investment securities and $7,604,545 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 15 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Cost $1,884,312,681) | |
including $126,426,695 of securities loaned | $2,219,596,878 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Cost $129,317,934) | 129,346,285 |
Total investments, at value (Cost $2,013,630,615) | 2,348,943,163 |
Cash | 855 |
Receivable for investments sold | 13,181,986 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 9,123,277 |
Dividends and interest receivable | 3,244,447 |
Receivable for securities lending income | 22,762 |
Due from adviser | 1,196 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 289,640 |
Total assets | 2,374,807,326 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,035,826 |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 12,944,207 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 129,337,068 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 47,158 |
Transfer agent fees | 247,828 |
Distribution and service fees | 5,219 |
Trustees’ fees | 3,250 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 254,700 |
Total liabilities | 144,875,256 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $1,923,157,341 |
Undistributed net investment income | 4,666,993 |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign | |
currency transactions | (33,204,812) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 335,312,548 |
Net assets | $2,229,932,070 |
16 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of assets and liabilities (continued)
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($1,067,777,124 ÷ 74,527,252 shares) | $14.33 |
Class B ($9,879,193 ÷ 719,414 shares)1 | $13.73 |
Class C ($39,783,406 ÷ 2,895,680 shares)1 | $13.74 |
Class I ($710,613,582 ÷ 50,811,760 shares) | $13.99 |
Class I2 ($24,731,018 ÷ 1,767,250 shares) | $13.99 |
Class R1 ($3,197,913 ÷ 228,576 shares) | $13.99 |
Class R2 ($103,755 ÷ 7,413 shares) | $14.00 |
Class R3 ($251,875 ÷ 18,003 shares) | $13.99 |
Class R4 ($1,419,586 ÷ 101,466 shares) | $13.99 |
Class R5 ($32,859,975 ÷ 2,346,534 shares) | $14.00 |
Class R6 ($1,345,521 ÷ 96,079 shares) | $14.00 |
Class NAV ($337,969,122 ÷ 24,138,346 shares) | $14.00 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $15.08 |
1 Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 17 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $33,254,975 |
Securities lending | 322,847 |
Interest | 3,711 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (258,444) |
Total investment income | 33,323,089 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 11,662,106 |
Distribution and service fees | 2,189,464 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 258,934 |
Transfer agent fees | 1,927,470 |
Trustees’ fees | 98,861 |
State registration fees | 215,785 |
Printing and postage | 108,897 |
Professional fees | 154,774 |
Custodian fees | 229,579 |
Registration and filing fees | 62,938 |
Other | 37,937 |
Total expenses | 16,946,745 |
Less expense reductions | (90,234) |
Net expenses | 16,856,511 |
Net investment income | 16,466,578 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 41,365,810 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | (11,251) |
Capital gain distributions received from affiliated underlying funds | 1,783 |
Foreign currency transactions | 1,797 |
41,358,139 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 109,090,212 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 26,963 |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (412) |
109,116,763 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 150,474,902 |
Increase in net assets from operations | $166,941,480 |
18 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last two periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Year | |
ended | ended | |
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | ||
| ||
From operations | ||
Net investment income | $16,466,578 | $6,127,516 |
Net realized gain | 41,358,139 | 37,500,037 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 109,116,763 | 155,610,472 |
Increase in net assets resulting from operations | 166,941,480 | 199,238,025 |
Distributions to shareholders | ||
From net investment income | ||
Class A | (3,573,341) | (1,174,517) |
Class I | (5,497,106) | (1,922,243) |
Class I2 | (210,756) | (119,077) |
Class R1 | (5,055) | — |
Class R3 | (492) | (34) |
Class R4 | (7,863) | (2,863) |
Class R5 | (237,744) | (895) |
Class R6 | (12,137) | — |
Class ADV | (310) | (163) |
Class NAV | (3,348,427) | (2,402,882) |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | (14,867,447) | (2,592,490) |
Class B | (210,085) | (34,905) |
Class C | (847,810) | (133,777) |
Class I | (13,965,536) | (1,734,582) |
Class I2 | (513,807) | (107,108) |
Class R1 | (64,136) | (5,586) |
Class R3 | (4,087) | (518) |
Class R4 | (32,158) | (4,917) |
Class R5 | (644,662) | (855) |
Class R6 | (29,890) | — |
Class ADV | (890) | (191) |
Class NAV | (7,696,684) | (1,991,992) |
Total distributions | (51,770,423) | (12,229,595) |
From Fund share transactions | 630,377,585 | 705,112,078 |
Total increase | 745,548,642 | 892,120,508 |
Net assets | ||
| ||
Beginning of year | 1,484,383,428 | 592,262,920 |
End of year | $2,229,932,070 | $1,484,383,428 |
Undistributed net investment income | $4,666,993 | $1,141,305 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 19 |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091,2 | 8-31-083 | 8-31-073 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.83 | $12.31 | $8.09 | $12.32 | $15.62 | $14.77 |
Net investment income4 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | 0.77 | 1.57 | 4.18 | (4.18) | (1.90) | 2.07 |
Total from investment operations | 0.88 | 1.62 | 4.26 | (4.10) | (1.75) | 2.22 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.07) | (0.03) | (0.04) | (0.13) | (0.15) | (0.13) |
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | — | (1.40) | (1.24) |
Total distributions | (0.38) | (0.10) | (0.04) | (0.13) | (1.55) | (1.37) |
Net asset value, end of period | $14.33 | $13.83 | $12.31 | $8.09 | $12.32 | $15.62 |
Total return (%)5 | 6.91 | 13.20 | 52.686 | (33.33)6,7 | (12.29)6 | 15.456 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1,068 | $601 | $162 | $10 | $16 | $23 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average | ||||||
net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.26 | 1.768 | 1.39 | 1.32 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.06 | 1.008 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.05 | 1.008 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Net investment income | 0.82 | 0.38 | 0.74 | 1.458 | 1.10 | 0.95 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 59 | 529 | 78 | 62 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-09. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 12-19-08, holders of Investor share class of the former Robeco Large Cap Value Fund
(the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of John Hancock
Disciplined Value Fund. These shares were first offered on 12-22-08. Additionally, the accounting and performance
history of the Investor share class of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Disciplined
Value Fund Class A.
3 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
6 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
7 Not annualized.
8 Annualized.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-08 to 3-31-09.
20 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS B SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 |
Per share operating performance | ||||
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.30 | $11.91 | $7.88 | $8.82 |
Net investment income (loss)2 | —3 | (0.05) | (0.03) | 0.02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.74 | 1.51 | 4.06 | (0.96) |
Total from investment operations | 0.74 | 1.46 | 4.03 | (0.94) |
Less distributions | ||||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.73 | $13.30 | $11.91 | $7.88 |
Total return (%)4,5 | 5.99 | 12.28 | 51.14 | (10.66)6 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $10 | $8 | $5 | —7 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.14 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 4.248 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.12 | 2.078 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.058 |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.01 | (0.45) | (0.25) | 1.188 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 59 | 529 |
1 The inception date for Class B shares is 12-22-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Less than $500,000.
8 Annualized.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS C SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 |
Per share operating performance | ||||
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.30 | $11.91 | $7.87 | $8.82 |
Net investment income (loss)2 | 0.01 | (0.05) | (0.03) | 0.02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.74 | 1.51 | 4.07 | (0.97) |
Total from investment operations | 0.75 | 1.46 | 4.04 | (0.95) |
Less distributions | ||||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.74 | $13.30 | $11.91 | $7.87 |
Total return (%)3 | 6.07 | 12.284 | 51.334 | (10.77)4,5 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $40 | $30 | $19 | —6 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.02 | 2.07 | 2.24 | 4.417 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 2.02 | 2.05 | 2.08 | 2.067 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.02 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.057 |
Net investment income (loss) | 0.04 | (0.45) | (0.27) | 1.267 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 59 | 528 |
1 The inception date for Class C shares is 12-22-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-08 to 3-31-09.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 21 |
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091,2 | 8-31-083 | 8-31-073 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.52 | $12.03 | $7.90 | $12.08 | $15.34 | $14.53 |
Net investment income4 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | 0.75 | 1.54 | 4.08 | (4.10) | (1.84) | 2.02 |
Total from investment operations | 0.90 | 1.63 | 4.19 | (4.01) | (1.66) | 2.22 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.12) | (0.07) | (0.06) | (0.17) | (0.20) | (0.17) |
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | — | (1.40) | (1.24) |
Total distributions | (0.43) | (0.14) | (0.06) | (0.17) | (1.60) | (1.41) |
Net asset value, end of period | $13.99 | $13.52 | $12.03 | $7.90 | $12.08 | $15.34 |
Total return (%) | 7.27 | 13.66 | 53.145 | (33.33)5,6 | (11.99)5 | 15.705 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $711 | $399 | $158 | $33 | $44 | $43 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average | ||||||
net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 1.377 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.757 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
Net investment income | 1.18 | 0.75 | 1.01 | 1.727 | 1.37 | 1.20 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 59 | 528 | 78 | 62 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-09. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 12-19-08, holders of Institutional share class of the former Robeco Large Cap
Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class I shares of
John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund. These shares were first offered on 12-22-08. Additionally, the accounting
and performance history of the Institutional share class of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John
Hancock Disciplined Value Fund Class I.
3 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-08 to 3-31-09.
CLASS I2 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-10 | 3-31-091 | ||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.53 | $12.04 | $7.90 | $8.82 | ||
Net investment income2 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.05 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.75 | 1.54 | 4.09 | (0.97) | ||
Total from investment operations | 0.90 | 1.63 | 4.20 | (0.92) | ||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.13) | (0.07) | (0.06) | — | ||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | — | ||
Total distributions | (0.44) | (0.14) | (0.06) | — | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $13.99 | $13.53 | $12.04 | $7.90 | ||
Total return (%)3 | 7.24 | 13.65 | 53.27 | (10.43)4 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $25 | $23 | $19 | —5 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.93 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 5.086 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.75 | 0.756 | ||
Net investment income | 1.21 | 0.74 | 0.99 | 2.236 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 59 | 527 | ||
1 The inception date for Class I2 shares is 12-22-08.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-08 to 3-31-09.
22 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R1 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.52 | $12.05 | $9.01 | |||
Net investment income2 | 0.06 | —3 | 0.02 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.74 | 1.54 | 3.02 | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.80 | 1.54 | 3.04 | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.02) | — | — | |||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.33) | (0.07) | — | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $13.99 | $13.52 | $12.05 | |||
Total return (%)4 | 6.41 | 12.80 | 33.745 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3 | $1 | —6 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.16 | 3.21 | 2.967 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.65 | 1.61 | 1.507 | |||
Net investment income | 0.45 | 0.01 | 0.297 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 598 | |||
1 The inception date for Class R1 shares is 7-13-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-09 to 3-31-10.
CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.49 |
Net investment income2 | —3 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.51 |
Total from investment operations | 0.51 |
Net asset value, end of period | $14.00 |
Total return (%)4 | 3.785 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 15.967 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.407 |
Net investment income | 0.417 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 448 |
1 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 23 |
CLASS R3 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.52 | $12.04 | $8.98 | |||
Net investment income2 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.04 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.75 | 1.54 | 3.02 | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.82 | 1.55 | 3.06 | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.04) | —3 | — | |||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.35) | (0.07) | — | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $13.99 | $13.52 | $12.04 | |||
Total return (%)4 | 6.52 | 12.93 | 34.085 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | —6 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 11.16 | 20.34 | 10.237 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.55 | 1.52 | 1.407 | |||
Net investment income | 0.54 | 0.10 | 0.437 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 598 | |||
1 The inception date for Class R3 shares is 5-22-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-09 to 3-31-10.
CLASS R4 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.52 | $12.04 | $8.98 | |||
Net investment income2 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.07 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.75 | 1.54 | 3.02 | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.86 | 1.59 | 3.09 | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.08) | (0.04) | (0.03) | |||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.39) | (0.11) | (0.03) | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $13.99 | $13.52 | $12.04 | |||
Total return (%)3 | 6.86 | 13.25 | 34.424 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1 | $1 | $1 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.35 | 2.81 | 2.885 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.105 | |||
Net investment income | 0.85 | 0.40 | 0.755 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 596 | |||
1 The inception date for Class R4 shares is 5-22-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-09 to 3-31-10.
24 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R5 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.53 | $12.04 | $8.98 | |||
Net investment income2 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.10 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.74 | 1.55 | 3.02 | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.89 | 1.63 | 3.12 | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.11) | (0.07) | (0.06) | |||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.42) | (0.14) | (0.06) | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $14.00 | $13.53 | $12.04 | |||
Total return (%) | 7.20 | 13.613 | 34.773,4 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $33 | $15 | —5 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.90 | 1.23 | 9.546 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.90 | 0.94 | 0.806 | |||
Net investment income | 1.19 | 0.59 | 1.036 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 597 | |||
1 The inception date for Class R5 shares is 5-22-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-09 to 3-31-10.
CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 | |||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.19 | |||||
Net investment income2 | 0.10 | |||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.15 | |||||
Total from investment operations | 2.25 | |||||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.13) | |||||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | |||||
Total distributions | (0.44) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $14.00 | |||||
Total return (%)3 | 19.094 | |||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1 | |||||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 2.325 | |||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.865 | |||||
Net investment income | 1.315 | |||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 446 | |||||
1 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 25 |
CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $13.53 | $12.04 | $9.18 | |||
Net investment income2 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.10 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.75 | 1.54 | 2.82 | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.91 | 1.64 | 2.92 | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.13) | (0.08) | (0.06) | |||
From net realized gain | (0.31) | (0.07) | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.44) | (0.15) | (0.06) | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $14.00 | $13.53 | $12.04 | |||
Total return (%) | 7.38 | 13.71 | 31.893,4 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $338 | $405 | $228 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.835 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.755 | |||
Net investment income | 1.28 | 0.82 | 1.055 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 44 | 50 | 596 | |||
1 The inception date for Class NAV shares is 5-29-09.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-09 to 3-31-10.
26 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities. Current income is a secondary objective.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A, Class B and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class I2 shares are closed to new investors. Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares are available only to certain retirement plans. Class R6 shares are available only to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class NAV shares are sold to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ. Class B shares convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Certain Class I shares may be exchanged for Class R6 shares within one year after the commencement of operations of Class R6 shares. Effective at the close of business on December 20, 2011, Class ADV shares were liquidated.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
As of March 31, 2012, all investments are categorized as Level 1, except for repurchase agreements which are categorized as Level 2, under the hierarchy described above. Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 27 |
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Repurchase agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. When the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, it receives collateral which is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian. The collateral amount is marked-to-market and monitored on a daily basis to ensure that the collateral held is in an amount not less than the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus any accrued interest. In the event of a default by the counterparty, realization of the collateral proceeds could be delayed, during which time the collateral value may decline.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in JHCIT, an affiliate of the Fund, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
28 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund has a capital loss carryforward of $57,465,809 available to offset future net realized capital gains as of March 31, 2012. Availability of a certain amount of the loss carryforward, which was acquired in a merger, may be limited in a given year. The loss carryforward expires as follows: March 31, 2016 — $14,852,134 and March 31, 2017 — $42,613,675.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
MARCH 31, 2012 | MARCH 31, 2011 | |||
|
||||
Ordinary Income | $13,175,687 | $5,622,674 | ||
Long-Term Capital Gain | 38,594,736 | 6,606,921 |
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $4,674,252 of undistributed ordinary income and $27,731,288 of long-term capital gains.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 29 |
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management contract with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.750% of the first $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.725% of the next $500,000,000; (c) 0.700% of the next $500,000,000; (d) 0.675% of the next $1,000,000,000; and (e) 0.650% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $2,500,000,000 The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with Robeco Investment Management, Inc. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse or limit certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, portfolio brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses, and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The reimbursements and limits are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.30%, 2.05%, 2.05%, 0.99%, 0.85%, 1.65%, 1.40%, 1.55%, 1.25%, 0.95%, 0.86% and 1.00% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class I2, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, respectively. The fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will continue in effect until June 30, 2012 for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class I2, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares and June 30, 2013 for Class R2 and Class R6 shares. Prior to July 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that the above expenses would not exceed 0.90% for Class I shares. Prior to August 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that the above expenses would not exceed 1.64%, 1.54%, 1.24% and 0.94% for Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares, respectively, and the limits for the remainder of the share classes above were unchanged.
30 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
For the year ended March 31, 2012, the expense reductions amounted to the following:
EXPENSE | |||
CLASS | REDUCTIONS | ||
|
|||
Class A | — | ||
Class B | $7,363 | ||
Class C | — | ||
Class I | — | ||
Class I2 | 17,808 | ||
Class R1 | 10,644 | ||
Class R2 | 1,216 | ||
Class R3 | 13,726 | ||
Class R4 | 12,638 | ||
Class R5 | — | ||
Class R6 | 8,864 | ||
Class ADV | 17,975 | ||
Total | $90,234 |
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.72% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3 and Class R4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. In addition, under a service plan for Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares, the Fund pays for certain other services. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
CLASS | 12b–1 FEE | SERVICE FEE | |
|
|||
Class A | 0.30% | — | |
Class B | 1.00% | — | |
Class C | 1.00% | — | |
Class R1 | 0.50% | 0.25% | |
Class R2 | 0.25% | 0.25% | |
Class R3 | 0.50% | 0.15% | |
Class R4 | 0.25% | 0.10% | |
Class R5 | — | 0.05% | |
Class ADV | 0.25% | — |
Currently, only 0.25% is charged to Class A shares for 12b-1 fees and 0.00% is charged to Class R2 shares for service fees.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 31 |
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $690,591 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $58,231 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $624,785 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers and $7,575 was paid as sales commissions to sales personnel of Signator Investors, Inc., a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser.
Class B and Class C shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Class B shares that are redeemed within six years of purchase are subject to CDSCs, at declining rates, beginning at 5.00% of the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended March 31, 2012, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $24,038 and $5,202 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $1,736,791 | $1,358,809 | $40,004 | $88,123 |
Class B | 84,545 | 16,528 | 13,560 | 767 |
Class C | 341,986 | 66,868 | 15,435 | 2,384 |
Class I | — | 455,505 | 49,941 | 15,895 |
Class I2 | — | 20,396 | 13,907 | 463 |
Class R1 | 14,415 | 723 | 13,368 | 243 |
Class R2 | 21 | 3 | 1,241 | 3 |
Class R3 | 924 | 49 | 13,799 | 61 |
Class R4 | 3,840 | 400 | 13,799 | 61 |
Class R5 | 6,877 | 7,925 | 13,799 | 751 |
Class R6 | — | 214 | 9,140 | 15 |
Class ADV | 65 | 50 | 17,792 | 131 |
Total | $2,189,464 | $1,927,470 | $215,785 | $108,897 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
32 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-11 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 47,165,205 | $613,909,671 | 36,716,106 | $445,364,310 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,509,990 | 18,225,580 | 286,656 | 3,680,665 |
Repurchased | (17,591,855) | (227,625,452) | (6,747,902) | (84,227,777) |
Net increase | 31,083,340 | $404,509,799 | 30,254,860 | $364,817,198 |
Class B shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 294,727 | $3,720,698 | 243,352 | $2,966,977 |
Distributions reinvested | 16,172 | 187,440 | 2,470 | 30,553 |
Repurchased | (190,036) | (2,322,193) | (87,333) | (1,047,461) |
Net increase | 120,863 | $1,585,945 | 158,489 | $1,950,069 |
Class C shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 1,390,989 | $17,717,572 | 1,078,990 | $13,057,994 |
Distributions reinvested | 60,818 | 705,490 | 8,799 | 108,844 |
Repurchased | (843,283) | (10,209,275) | (384,621) | (4,559,653) |
Net increase | 608,524 | $8,213,787 | 703,168 | $8,607,185 |
Class I shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 31,759,192 | $403,682,504 | 19,998,813 | $232,555,941 |
Distributions reinvested | 1,547,013 | 18,208,343 | 273,381 | 3,425,460 |
Repurchased | (12,037,630) | (153,493,373) | (3,865,108) | (47,125,267) |
Net increase | 21,268,575 | $268,397,474 | 16,407,086 | $188,856,134 |
Class I2 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 82,853 | $1,075,000 | 157,294 | $1,966,666 |
Distributions reinvested | 61,419 | 722,904 | 17,994 | 225,645 |
Repurchased | (84,676) | (1,095,000) | (18,139) | (225,000) |
Net increase | 59,596 | $702,904 | 157,149 | $1,967,311 |
Class R1 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 150,887 | $1,802,459 | 88,526 | $1,050,353 |
Distributions reinvested | 5,864 | 69,191 | 445 | 5,586 |
Repurchased | (30,750) | (391,643) | (12,676) | (152,985) |
Net increase | 126,001 | $1,480,007 | 76,295 | $902,954 |
Class R2 shares1 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 7,413 | $100,000 | — | — |
Net increase | 7,413 | $100,000 | — | — |
Class R3 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 17,304 | $218,440 | 7,879 | $97,121 |
Distributions reinvested | 388 | 4,579 | 28 | 353 |
Repurchased | (7,449) | (84,238) | (3,295) | (44,100) |
Net increase | 10,243 | $138,781 | 4,612 | $53,374 |
Class R4 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 43,619 | $550,529 | 39,785 | $482,048 |
Distributions reinvested | 3,397 | 40,021 | 620 | 7,780 |
Repurchased | (22,892) | (291,837) | (22,003) | (271,391) |
Net increase | 24,124 | $298,713 | 18,402 | $218,437 |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 33 |
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-11 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class R5 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 1,721,488 | $21,976,086 | 1,183,682 | $15,138,724 |
Distributions reinvested | 73,217 | 862,499 | 109 | 1,366 |
Repurchased | (535,361) | (7,318,050) | (99,788) | (1,314,672) |
Net increase | 1,259,344 | $15,520,535 | 1,084,003 | $13,825,418 |
Class R6 shares2 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 105,937 | $1,240,727 | — | — |
Distributions reinvested | 3,265 | 38,455 | — | — |
Repurchased | (13,123) | (158,206) | — | — |
Net increase | 96,079 | $1,120,976 | — | — |
Class ADV shares | ||||
| ||||
Distributions reinvested | 102 | $1,200 | 29 | $354 |
Repurchased | (2,975) | (34,754) | — | — |
Net increase (decrease) | (2,873) | ($33,554) | 29 | $354 |
Class NAV shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 884,501 | $11,692,753 | 11,061,089 | $124,314,742 |
Distributions reinvested | 937,616 | 11,045,111 | 350,468 | 4,394,874 |
Repurchased | (7,635,342) | (94,395,646) | (384,097) | (4,795,972) |
Net increase (decrease) | (5,813,225) | ($71,657,782) | 11,027,460 | $123,913,644 |
Net increase | 48,848,004 | $630,377,585 | 59,891,553 | $705,112,078 |
|
1 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
Affiliates of the Fund owned 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class R2 and Class NAV on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,272,796,260 and $705,894,026, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Note 7 — Investment by affiliated funds
Certain investors in the Fund are affiliated funds and are managed by the Adviser and its affiliates. The affiliated funds do not invest in the Fund for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, this investment may represent a significant portion of the Fund’s net assets. At March 31, 2012, John Hancock Lifestyle Growth Portfolio had an affiliate ownership concentration of 7.07% of the Fund’s net assets.
34 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of
John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years then ended and the financial highlights for each of the fiscal periods ending March 31, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The financial highlights of the Fund for periods ending on and before August 31, 2008 were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm, whose report dated October 30, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 35 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund paid $38,594,736 in capital gain dividends.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This Form will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
36 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 37 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
38 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Officer | |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | |
directorships during past 5 years | since | |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 | |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | ||
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | ||
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | ||
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | ||
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | ||
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | ||
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 | |
| ||
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | ||
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | ||
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | ||
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | ||
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | ||
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | ||
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 | |
| ||
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | ||
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | ||
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | ||
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | ||
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 | |
| ||
Chief Compliance Officer | ||
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | ||
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | ||
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | ||
LLC (2005–2008). | ||
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 | |
| ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | ||
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | ||
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | ||
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | ||
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 39 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Officer | |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | |
directorships during past 5 years | since | |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 | |
| ||
Treasurer | ||
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | ||
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | ||
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | ||
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | ||
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | ||
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
40 Disciplined Value Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | Robeco Investment Management, Inc. |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
Officers | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Transfer agent |
John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | |
Andrew G. Arnott | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Legal counsel |
K&L Gates LLP | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered |
public accounting firm | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer |
*Member of the Audit Committee †Non-Independent Trustee
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Fund 41 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund. | 3400A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
SEC 30-day | SEC 30-day | |||||||||||||
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | yield (%) | yield (%) | |||||||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | subsidized | unsubsidized2 | |||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
Since | Since | as of | as of | |||||||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | inception1 | 3-31-12 | 3-31-12 | |||||
| ||||||||||||||
Class A | 3.30 | — | — | 18.66 | 3.30 | — | — | 64.84 | 7.86 | 6.80 | ||||
| ||||||||||||||
Class I3 | 8.39 | — | — | 20.93 | 8.39 | — | — | 74.20 | 8.55 | –26.93 | ||||
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 4.5%. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-13 for Class A and Class I shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class I | |||||||
Net (%) | 1.18 | 0.87 | ||||||
Gross (%) | 1.77 | 63.11 |
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | |||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index | |
| ||||
Class I 3 | 4-30-09 | $17,420 | $17,420 | $17,278 |
|
Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index is an unmanaged index composed of U.S. currency high-yield bonds issued by U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 From 4-30-09.
2 Unsubsidized yields reflect what the yield would have been without the effect of reimbursements and waivers.
3 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited
The 12 months ended March 31, 2012, represented an extremely volatile period for high-yield bonds, as macroeconomic concerns dominated trading and led to a series of “risk-on/risk-off” market moves. Worry about the ongoing European sovereign debt crisis, the pace of economic growth and other challenges meant high-yield bonds and other risk assets endured some very difficult months. But signs of better economic growth in the U.S. and coordinated central bank actions to provide liquidity for troubled European banks led to a sharp rebound by risk markets beginning in late 2011.
For the 12 months ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Core High Yield Fund’s Class A shares posted a total return of 8.12%, excluding sales charges. At the same time, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index, the Fund’s benchmark, returned 5.63%. The average return of the high-yield bond funds tracked by Morningstar, Inc. was 4.62%. The key theme explaining the Fund’s solid performance was security selection among what we believed to be attractively valued, well-structured credits. A number of these securities benefited from improving economic and consumer conditions, such as gaming concerns MTR Gaming and Circus Circus Enterprises, a casino owned by Mandalay Resort Group. We sold the Fund’s stakes in MTR Gaming. Similarly, the Fund had exposure to a number of commodity-related firms whose securities did well as better economic growth meant commodity prices generally strengthened. Good examples are driller Offshore Group Investments, Ltd., Connacher Oil and Gas, which we sold, and Optima Specialty Steel. At the other end of the spectrum, the leading detractor for the period was a stake in OnCure Holdings, Inc., which manages cancer treatment centers in the U.S. OnCure’s securities suffered as the company had a dispute with a supplier that could negatively affect OnCure’s cost structure and earnings. A stake in energy trader Dynegy Holdings LLC also hurt performance after the firm filed for bankruptcy in a bid to restructure its debt. Another notable detractor was Geokinetics Holdings USA, Inc., which faced difficult business conditions and saw its debt downgraded several notches by Standard & Poor’s during the period.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The major risk factors in this Fund’s performance are interest-rate and credit risk. When interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall. Generally, an increase in the Fund’s average maturity will make it more sensitive to interest-rate risk. Investments in high-yield securities involve greater degrees of credit and market risk than investments in higher-rated securities and tend to be more sensitive to market conditions. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
▪ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
▪ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,116.90 | $6.56 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,118.60 | 4.93 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.80 | $6.26 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.40 | 4.70 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.24% and 0.93% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Issuers (44.8% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Columbus International, Inc. | 5.2% | Kratos Defense & Security | ||
|
| |||
TMX Finance LLC | 5.1% | Solutions, Inc. | 4.0% | |
|
| |||
BioScrip, Inc. | 5.0% | Reddy Ice Corp. | 4.0% | |
|
| |||
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. | 5.0% | Goodman Networks, Inc. | 3.7% | |
|
| |||
Mandalay Resort Group | 4.7% | Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP | 3.4% | |
|
| |||
Alliance One International, Inc. | 4.7% | |||
|
||||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Consumer Staples | 18.4% | Energy | 7.7% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 16.4% | Telecommunication Services | 5.3% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 15.3% | Information Technology | 1.2% | |
|
| |||
Financials | 13.2% | Utilities | 1.0% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 9.4% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 4.3% | |
|
| |||
Materials | 7.8% | |||
|
||||
Quality Composition1,4 | ||||
| ||||
BB | 10.5% | |||
|
||||
B | 61.5% | |||
|
||||
CCC & Below | 21.9% | |||
|
||||
Not Rated | 1.7% | |||
|
||||
Short-Term Investments & Other | 4.4% | |||
|
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash and cash equivalents not included.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
4 Ratings are from Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. If not available, we have used S&P ratings. In the absence of ratings from these agencies, we have used Fitch, Inc. ratings. “Not Rated” securities are those with no ratings available from these agencies. All are as of 3-31-12 and do not reflect subsequent downgrades or upgrades, if any.
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Rate | Maturity | ||||
(%) | date | Par value | Value | ||
Corporate Bonds 93.3% | $15,039,686 | ||||
| |||||
(Cost $14,397,908) | |||||
Consumer Discretionary 15.8% | 2,549,753 | ||||
Auto Components 1.6% | |||||
| |||||
UCI International, Inc. | 8.625 | 02-15-19 | $250,000 | 256,873 | |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.5% | |||||
| |||||
Monitronics International, Inc. (S) | 9.125 | 04-01-20 | 250,000 | 253,125 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 7.0% | |||||
| |||||
Caesars Entertainment Operating | |||||
Company, Inc. | 11.250 | 06-01-17 | 250,000 | 272,500 | |
| |||||
Mandalay Resort Group | 7.625 | 07-15-13 | 750,000 | 761,250 | |
| |||||
Marina District Finance Company, Inc. | 9.875 | 08-15-18 | 100,000 | 89,750 | |
Media 5.7% | |||||
| |||||
American Media, Inc. (S) | 11.500 | 12-15-17 | 94,000 | 84,130 | |
| |||||
Columbus International, Inc. (S) | 11.500 | 11-20-14 | 750,000 | 832,125 | |
Consumer Staples 18.4% | 2,961,275 | ||||
Food Products 10.6% | |||||
| |||||
Del Monte Corp. | 7.625 | 02-15-19 | 250,000 | 248,750 | |
| |||||
Reddy Ice Corp. | 11.250 | 03-15-15 | 680,000 | 649,400 | |
| |||||
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (S) | 11.250 | 05-15-15 | 750,000 | 800,625 | |
Tobacco 7.8% | |||||
| |||||
Alliance One International, Inc. | 10.000 | 07-15-16 | 750,000 | 753,750 | |
| |||||
North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. (S) | 11.500 | 07-15-16 | 500,000 | 508,750 | |
Energy 7.6% | 1,226,563 | ||||
Energy Equipment & Services 4.5% | |||||
| |||||
Geokinetics Holdings USA, Inc. | 9.750 | 12-15-14 | 250,000 | 188,125 | |
| |||||
Offshore Group Investments, Ltd. | 11.500 | 08-01-15 | 250,000 | 275,000 | |
| |||||
Pioneer Drilling Company | 9.875 | 03-15-18 | 250,000 | 265,000 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.1% | |||||
| |||||
Energy Partners, Ltd. | 8.250 | 02-15-18 | 250,000 | 253,438 | |
| |||||
Green Field Energy Services, Inc. (S) | 13.000 | 11-15-16 | 250,000 | 245,000 | |
Financials 13.2% | 2,119,000 | ||||
Consumer Finance 5.2% | |||||
| |||||
TMX Finance LLC | 13.250 | 07-15-15 | 750,000 | 828,750 | |
Diversified Financial Services 4.8% | |||||
| |||||
CNG Holdings, Inc. (S) | 12.250 | 02-15-15 | 200,000 | 216,500 | |
| |||||
Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP (S) | 9.500 | 12-15-19 | 500,000 | 552,500 |
12 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Rate | Maturity | ||||
(%) | date | Par value | Value | ||
Real Estate Management & Development 3.2% | |||||
| |||||
Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. | 8.750 | 04-01-19 | $500,000 | $521,250 | |
Health Care 9.4% | 1,518,375 | ||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.5% | |||||
| |||||
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc. | 12.375 | 11-01-14 | 250,000 | 249,375 | |
Health Care Providers & Services 7.9% | |||||
| |||||
American Renal Holdings Company, Inc. | 8.375 | 05-15-18 | 100,000 | 106,375 | |
| |||||
BioScrip, Inc. | 10.250 | 10-01-15 | 750,000 | 811,875 | |
| |||||
OnCure Holdings, Inc. | 11.750 | 05-15-17 | 175,000 | 114,625 | |
| |||||
Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. | 9.875 | 04-15-17 | 150,000 | 120,375 | |
| |||||
Radnet Management, Inc. | 10.375 | 04-01-18 | 50,000 | 49,750 | |
| |||||
Rotech Healthcare, Inc. | 10.500 | 03-15-18 | 100,000 | 66,000 | |
Industrials 13.6% | 2,193,052 | ||||
Aerospace & Defense 4.0% | |||||
| |||||
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | 10.000 | 06-01-17 | 600,000 | 649,500 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies 3.9% | |||||
| |||||
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | 7.750 | 02-15-19 | 100,000 | 99,000 | |
| |||||
Garda World Security Corp. (S) | 9.750 | 03-15-17 | 100,000 | 106,500 | |
| |||||
The Sheridan Group, Inc. | 12.500 | 04-15-14 | 486,312 | 414,581 | |
Marine 1.7% | |||||
| |||||
Commercial Barge Line Company | 12.500 | 07-15-17 | 250,000 | 280,938 | |
Professional Services 1.8% | |||||
| |||||
TransUnion LLC | 11.375 | 06-15-18 | 250,000 | 293,125 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.2% | |||||
| |||||
FGI Operating Company, Inc. | 10.250 | 08-01-15 | 325,000 | 349,408 | |
Information Technology 1.2% | 195,730 | ||||
IT Services 1.2% | |||||
| |||||
Unisys Corp. | 12.500 | 01-15-16 | 184,000 | 195,730 | |
Materials 7.8% | 1,260,438 | ||||
Construction Materials 1.6% | |||||
| |||||
Summit Materials LLC (S) | 10.500 | 01-31-20 | 250,000 | 261,250 | |
Metals & Mining 2.8% | |||||
| |||||
AM Castle & Company (S) | 12.750 | 12-15-16 | 75,000 | 81,188 | |
| |||||
Novelis, Inc. | 8.750 | 12-15-20 | 100,000 | 109,500 | |
| |||||
Optima Specialty Steel, Inc. (S) | 12.500 | 12-15-16 | 250,000 | 262,500 | |
Paper & Forest Products 3.4% | |||||
| |||||
UPM-Kymmene OYJ (S) | 7.450 | 11-26-27 | 600,000 | 546,000 | |
Telecommunication Services 5.3% | 849,250 | ||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.5% | |||||
| |||||
Wind Acquisition Finance SA (S) | 11.750 | 07-15-17 | 250,000 | 246,250 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 3.8% | |||||
| |||||
Goodman Networks, Inc. (S) | 12.125 | 07-01-18 | 600,000 | 603,000 | |
Utilities 1.0% | 166,250 | ||||
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.0% | |||||
| |||||
Dynegy Holdings LLC (H) | 8.375 | 05-01-16 | 250,000 | 166,250 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 13 |
Rate | Maturity | ||||
(%) | date | Par value | Value | ||
Convertible Bonds 1.7% | $267,000 | ||||
| |||||
(Cost $295,507) | |||||
Industrials 1.7% | 267,000 | ||||
Sea Trucks Group (10.000% Steps up to | |||||
11.000% on 7-31-12) | 11.000 | 01-31-15 | $300,000 | 267,000 | |
Term Loans (M) 0.6% | $99,750 | ||||
| |||||
(Cost $97,559) | |||||
Consumer Discretionary 0.6% | 99,750 | ||||
Fertitta Morton’s Restaurants, Inc. | 8.750% | 02-02-17 | $100,000 | 99,750 | |
Shares | Value | ||||
Warrants 0.1% | $16,250 | ||||
| |||||
(Cost $17,500) | |||||
Energy 0.1% | 16,250 | ||||
Green Field Energy Services, Inc. (Strike Price: $0.01, | |||||
Expiration Date: 11-15-21) (I) | 250 | 16,250 | |||
Par value | Value | ||||
Short-Term Investments 0.9% | $143,000 | ||||
| |||||
(Cost $143,000) | |||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.9% | 143,000 | ||||
Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated 3-30-12 at | |||||
0.010% to be repurchased at $143,000 on 4-2-12, collateralized | |||||
by $145,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.500% due 12-31-13 (valued at | |||||
$148,511 including interest) | $143,000 | 143,000 | |||
Total investments (Cost $14,951,474)† 96.6% | $15,565,686 | ||||
| |||||
Other assets and liabilities, net 3.4% | $550,574 | ||||
| |||||
Total net assets 100.0% | $16,116,260 | ||||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
(H) Non-income producing — Issuer is in default.
(I) Non-income producing security.
(M) Term loans are variable rate obligations. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at period end.
(S) These securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Such securities may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers, in transactions exempt from registration. Rule 144A securities amounted to $5,599,443 or 34.7% of the Fund’s net assets as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $14,952,967. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $612,719, of which $951,621 related to appreciated investment securities and $338,902 related to depreciated investment securities.
The Fund had the following country concentration as a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12:
United States | 82.4% | ||||||||
Barbados | 5.2% | ||||||||
Canada | 4.1% | ||||||||
Finland | 3.4% | ||||||||
Cayman Islands | 1.7% | ||||||||
Nigeria | 1.7% | ||||||||
Luxembourg | 1.5% |
14 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments, at value (Cost $14,951,474) | $15,565,686 |
Cash | 772 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 281,187 |
Interest receivable | 427,320 |
Receivable due from adviser | 1,302 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 46,139 |
Total assets | 16,322,406 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 124 |
Distributions payable | 124,311 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 261 |
Transfer agent fees | 2,660 |
Trustees’ fees | 76 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 78,714 |
Total liabilities | 206,146 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $15,326,213 |
Undistributed net investment income | 4,269 |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 171,566 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 614,212 |
Net assets | $16,116,260 |
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($15,990,210 ÷ 1,520,108 shares) | $10.52 |
Class I ($126,050 ÷ 11,982 shares) | $10.52 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95.5%)1 | $11.02 |
1 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 15 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Interest | $1,799,958 |
Total investment income | 1,799,958 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 105,736 |
Distribution and service fees | 40,600 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 2,170 |
Transfer agent fees | 31,673 |
Trustees’ fees | 1,154 |
State registration fees | 1,577 |
Printing and postage | 247 |
Professional fees | 58,675 |
Custodian fees | 12,050 |
Registration and filing fees | 14,227 |
Other | 6,033 |
Total expenses | 274,142 |
Less expense reductions | (72,334) |
Net expenses | 201,808 |
Net investment income | 1,598,150 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain on | |
Investments | 738,397 |
738,397 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments | (1,121,740) |
(1,121,740) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (383,343) |
Increase in net assets from operations | $1,214,807 |
16 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last two periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Year | |
ended | ended | |
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | ||
| ||
From operations | ||
Net investment income | $1,598,150 | $1,745,119 |
Net realized gain | 738,397 | 1,053,074 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,121,740) | 298,683 |
Increase in net assets resulting from operations | 1,214,807 | 3,096,876 |
Distributions to shareholders | ||
From net investment income | ||
Class A | (1,553,413) | (1,775,169) |
Class I | (2,686) | (3,068) |
From net realized gain | ||
Class A | (910,315) | (1,675,553) |
Class I | (1,520) | (2,797) |
Total distributions | (2,467,934) | (3,456,587) |
From Fund share transactions | 337,709 | — |
Total decrease | (915,418) | (359,711) |
Net assets | ||
| ||
Beginning of year | 17,031,678 | 17,391,389 |
End of year | $16,116,260 | $17,031,678 |
Undistributed net investment income | $4,269 | $5,697 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 17 |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | ||
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.35 | $11.59 | $10.00 | ||
Net investment income2 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 0.99 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.25) | 0.92 | 2.21 | ||
Total from investment operations | 0.82 | 2.08 | 3.20 | ||
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | (1.04) | (1.20) | (0.98) | ||
From net realized gain | (0.61) | (1.12) | (0.63) | ||
Total distributions | (1.65) | (2.32) | (1.61) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $10.52 | $11.35 | $11.59 | ||
Total return (%)3,4 | 8.12 | 19.34 | 33.755 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $16 | $17 | $17 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.68 | 1.55 | 1.366 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.24 | 1.21 | 1.136 | ||
Net investment income | 9.82 | 9.99 | 9.826 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 64 | 207 | 389 |
1 Period from 4-30-09 (inception date) to 3-31-10.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | ||
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.36 | $11.59 | $10.00 | ||
Net investment income2 | 1.10 | 1.21 | 1.02 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.26) | 0.92 | 2.20 | ||
Total from investment operations | 0.84 | 2.13 | 3.22 | ||
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | (1.07) | (1.24) | (1.00) | ||
From net realized gain | (0.61) | (1.12) | (0.63) | ||
Total distributions | (1.68) | (2.36) | (1.63) | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $10.52 | $11.36 | $11.59 | ||
Total return (%)3 | 8.39 | 19.87 | 34.084 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 | —5 | —5 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.23 | 1.35 | 3.526 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.856 | ||
Net investment income | 10.17 | 10.35 | 10.106 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 64 | 207 | 389 |
1 Period from 4-30-09 (inception date) to 3-31-10.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
18 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Core High Yield Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek total return, consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 19 |
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2012, by major security category or type:
LEVEL 3 | ||||
LEVEL 2 | SIGNIFICANT | |||
TOTAL MARKET | LEVEL 1 | SIGNIFICANT | UNOBSERVABLE | |
VALUE AT 3-31-12 | QUOTED PRICE | OBSERVABLE INPUTS | INPUTS | |
| ||||
Corporate Bonds | ||||
Consumer Discretionary | $2,549,753 | — | $2,549,753 | — |
Consumer Staples | 2,961,275 | — | 2,961,275 | — |
Energy | 1,226,563 | — | 1,226,563 | — |
Financials | 2,119,000 | — | 2,119,000 | — |
Health Care | 1,518,375 | — | 1,518,375 | — |
Industrials | 2,193,052 | — | 2,193,052 | — |
Information Technology | 195,730 | — | 195,730 | — |
Materials | 1,260,438 | — | 1,260,438 | — |
Telecommunication | ||||
Services | 849,250 | — | 849,250 | — |
Utilities | 166,250 | — | 166,250 | — |
Convertible Bonds | ||||
Industrials | 267,000 | — | — | $267,000 |
Term Loans | 99,750 | — | 99,750 | — |
Warrants | 16,250 | — | 16,250 | — |
Short-Term Investments | 143,000 | — | 143,000 | — |
| ||||
Total Investments in | ||||
Securities | $15,565,686 | — | $15,298,686 | $267,000 |
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2.
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. Transfers into or out of Level 3 represent the beginning value of any security or instrument where a change in the level has occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.
CONVERTIBLE BONDS | |
| |
Balance as of 3-31-11 | — |
Realized gain (loss) | — |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | ($36,000) |
Purchases | — |
Sales | — |
Transfers into Level 3 | 303,000 |
Transfers out of Level 3 | — |
Balance as of 3-31-12 | $267,000 |
Change in unrealized at period end* | ($36,000) |
*Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to Level 3 securities held at the period end.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Debt obligations are valued based on the evaluated prices provided by an independent pricing service, which utilizes both dealer-supplied and electronic data processing techniques, taking into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last
20 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Interest income includes coupon interest and amortization/accretion of premiums/discounts on debt securities. Debt obligations may be placed in a non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the lines of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, state registration fees and printing and postage, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares dividends daily
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 21 |
and pays them monthly. Capital gains distributions, if any, are paid annually. The tax character of distributions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was as follows:
MARCH 31, 2012 | MARCH 31, 2011 | |||
|
||||
Ordinary Income | $1,833,029 | $3,318,242 | ||
Long-Term Capital Gain | 634,905 | 138,345 |
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $217,997 of undistributed ordinary income and $83,711 of long-term capital gains.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to defaulted bonds, distributions payable and tender consent fees.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management contract with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.650% of the first $250,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.625% of the next $250,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (c) 0.600% of the next $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (d) 0.550% of the next $1,500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; and (e) 0.525% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $2,500,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited, an indirectly owned subsidiary of MFC and an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
22 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.18% for Class A shares and 0.87% for Class I shares. From August 1, 2011 until March 1, 2012, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that these expenses did not exceed 1.25% for Class A shares and 0.94% for Class I shares. Prior to August 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that these expenses did not exceed 1.25% for Class A shares and 0.84% for Class I shares. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements will continue in effect until June 30, 2013. In addition, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the Fund’s total expenses, excluding management fees, transfer agent fees, distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business, to 0.19% of the Fund’s average daily net asset value, on an annual basis. The voluntary fee waiver and/or reimbursement may be amended or terminated at any time by the Adviser.
Accordingly, the expense reductions or reimbursements related to these agreements were $71,431 and $903, for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net effective rate of 0.21% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.01% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The Fund may pay up to an annual rate of 0.30% of average daily net assets for Class A shares for distribution and service fees. Currently, only 0.25% is charged to Class A shares for distribution and service fees.
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $524 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $78 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes and $446 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes:
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 23 |
Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $40,600 | $31,647 | $789 | $246 |
Class I | — | 26 | 788 | 1 |
Total | $40,600 | $31,673 | $1,577 | $247 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the year ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-11 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 22,608 | $237,953 | — | — |
Distributions reinvested | 12 | 130 | — | — |
Repurchased | (12) | (124) | — | — |
Net increase | 22,608 | $237,959 | — | — |
Class I shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 9,482 | $99,750 | — | — |
Net increase | 9,482 | $99,750 | — | — |
Net increase | 32,090 | $337,709 | — | — |
|
Affiliates of the Fund owned 99% and 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class A and Class I, respectively, on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $10,187,487 and $11,653,459, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
24 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of John Hancock Core High Yield Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Core High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and agent bank, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 25 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The Fund paid $634,905 in capital gain dividends.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
26 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 27 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
28 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 29 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
30 | Core High Yield Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | John Hancock Asset Management |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | a division of Manulife Asset Management |
Patti McGill Peterson* | (North America) Limited |
Gregory A. Russo | |
John G. Vrysen† | Principal distributor |
John Hancock Funds, LLC | |
Officers | |
Keith F. Hartstein | Custodian |
President and Chief Executive Officer | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Andrew G. Arnott | Transfer agent |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
Thomas M. Kinzler | Legal counsel |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | K&L Gates LLP |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | Independent registered |
Chief Compliance Officer | public accounting firm |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | Core High Yield Fund | 31 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Core High Yield Fund. | 3460A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||
| |||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | ||
| |||||||
Class A1 | –7.58 | 1.08 | 5.73 | –7.58 | 5.54 | 74.63 | |
| |||||||
Class I1,2 | –2.34 | 2.47 | 6.67 | –2.34 | 12.99 | 90.65 | |
| |||||||
Class R11,2 | –3.09 | 1.70 | 5.83 | –3.09 | 8.77 | 76.30 | |
| |||||||
Class R21,2 | –4.17 | 0.59 | 4.70 | –4.17 | 3.00 | 58.22 | |
| |||||||
Class R31,2 | –2.95 | 1.81 | 5.94 | –2.95 | 9.37 | 78.15 | |
| |||||||
Class R41,2 | –2.66 | 2.10 | 6.26 | –2.66 | 10.97 | 83.47 | |
| |||||||
Class R51,2 | –2.34 | 2.41 | 6.58 | –2.34 | 12.67 | 89.08 | |
| |||||||
Class R61,2 | –2.35 | 2.52 | 6.69 | –2.35 | 13.24 | 91.17 | |
| |||||||
Class ADV1,2 | –2.61 | 2.04 | 6.14 | –2.61 | 10.63 | 81.38 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 5%. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class ADV shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 6-30-12 for Class A, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class ADV shares and 6-30-13 for Class R2 and Class R6 shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class I | Class R1 | Class R2 | Class R3 | Class R4 | Class R5 | Class R6 | Class ADV | |
Net (%) | 1.50 | 1.04 | 1.80 | 1.55 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 1.10 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
Gross (%) | 1.55 | 1.15 | 7.00 | 2.99* | 2.96 | 7.16 | 3.57 | 1.10* | 4.97 |
* Expenses have been estimated for the Class’s first full year of operations.
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | |||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index | |
| ||||
Class I2 | 3-31-02 | $19,065 | $19,065 | $18,681 |
| ||||
Class R12 | 3-31-02 | 17,630 | 17,630 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class R22 | 3-31-02 | 15,822 | 15,822 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class R32 | 3-31-02 | 17,815 | 17,815 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class R42 | 3-31-02 | 18,347 | 18,347 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class R52 | 3-31-02 | 18,908 | 18,908 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class R62 | 3-31-02 | 19,117 | 19,117 | 18,681 |
| ||||
Class ADV2 | 3-31-02 | 18,138 | 18,138 | 18,681 |
|
Russell 2000 Index is an index that measures performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 On 12-11-09, through a reorganization, the Fund acquired all of the assets of the FMA Small Company Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund). On that date, the Predecessor Fund offered its Investor share class in exchange for Class A shares and the Institutional share class in exchange for Class I shares. Class A, Class I and Class ADV shares were first offered on 12-14-09. The Class A and Class ADV returns prior to that date are those of the Predecessor Fund’s Investor shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class A and Class ADV shares, respectively. The Predecessor Fund’s Institutional share class returns have been recalculated to reflect the gross fees and expenses of Class I shares. The Class I returns prior to 5-1-08 are those of the Predecessor Fund’s Investor shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class I shares. The inception date of Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares is 4-30-10. The inception dates for Class R6 and R2 are 9-1-11 and 3-1-12, respectively; returns prior to that date are those of Class A shares recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class R6 shares.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectuses.
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By Fiduciary Management Associates, LLC
The 12-month period ended March 31, 2012 was characterized by two very different sets of market conditions. The period’s first half witnessed several extremely disruptive world events, most notably the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe. In the United States, unemployment remained stubbornly high and the economy’s recovery appeared vulnerable. Against this backdrop, stock prices lost considerable ground. In the second half of the reporting period, efforts by European policymakers to resolve the continent’s debt crisis were generally greeted with enthusiasm by investors, while an increasingly favorable economic picture began to emerge in the United States. In response, investors grew more confident, creating a positive environment for the small-cap stock market.
For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Small Company Fund’s Class A shares declined 2.71%, excluding sales charges. That performance lagged the –0.32% result of the average small blend fund, according to Morningstar, Inc., as well as the –0.18% result of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. The Fund’s underperformance relative to the benchmark was largely the result of disappointing stock selection in two sectors that are historically sensitive to the health of the overall economy — financials and materials. In materials, the Fund was hurt most by positions in metals recycler Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and aluminum producer Century Aluminum Co., both of which we sold. In financials, the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark index was hampered most notably by prematurely selling the Fund’s positions in lodging real estate investment trust LaSalle Hotel Properties and other companies that investors deemed more risky during the market’s downturn, but which rallied in the period’s second half.
On the positive side, several of the biggest contributors to the Fund’s performance in relative terms were health care stocks Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and American Medical Systems Holdings Inc., which was acquired by Endo Pharmaceuticals. The Fund no longer holds the latter position. In the industrials sector, Woodward, Inc. was a notable outperformer for the Fund, while technology holding SolarWinds Inc. and financial company Delphi Financial Group, Inc. (which we sold), also supported results. We also sold Woodward and SolarWinds as they grew too large for the Fund’s small-cap focus.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Investments in smaller companies may involve greater risks than those in larger, more well-known companies. See the prospectus for the risks of investing in small-cap stocks. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
▪ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
▪ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,266.50 | $8.50 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,269.30 | 5.90 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.50 | 9.09 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,265.10 | 9.63 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,267.20 | 7.94 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,269.40 | 6.24 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,264.30 | 5.89 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,269.90 | 7.60 |
|
For the class noted below, the example assumes an account value of $1,000 on March 1, 2012, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 3-1-12 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class R2 | $1,000.00 | $1,265.10 | $1.49 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-123 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,017.50 | $7.57 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,019.80 | 5.25 |
| |||
Class R1 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.00 | 9.07 |
| |||
Class R2 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.20 | 7.82 |
| |||
Class R3 | 1,000.00 | 1,016.50 | 8.57 |
| |||
Class R4 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.00 | 7.06 |
| |||
Class R5 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.40 | 5.55 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,019.80 | 5.25 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,018.30 | 6.76 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, 1.04%, 1.80%, 1.70%, 1.40%, 1.10%, 1.04% and 1.34% for Class A, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.55% for Class R2 shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 31/366 (to reflect the period).
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (15.3% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 1.6% | Webster Financial Corp. | 1.5% | |
|
| |||
Fulton Financial Corp. | 1.6% | Actuant Corp., Class A | 1.5% | |
|
| |||
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. | 1.6% | Entertainment Properties Trust | 1.5% | |
|
| |||
OSI Systems, Inc. | 1.5% | Brunswick Corp. | 1.5% | |
|
| |||
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | 1.5% | Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A | 1.5% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Financials | 24.9% | Utilities | 5.5% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 18.5% | Energy | 4.8% | |
|
| |||
Information Technology | 18.0% | Consumer Staples | 3.5% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 12.8% | Materials | 3.0% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 6.8% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 2.2% | |
|
|
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 97.8% | $194,426,507 | |
| ||
(Cost $170,372,040) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 12.8% | 25,374,618 | |
Auto Components 1.3% | ||
| ||
Dana Holding Corp. | 162,130 | 2,513,015 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.5% | ||
| ||
Shuffle Master, Inc. (I) | 134,140 | 2,360,863 |
| ||
Vail Resorts, Inc. | 62,670 | 2,710,478 |
Household Durables 1.0% | ||
| ||
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | 75,090 | 1,901,279 |
Leisure Equipment & Products 1.5% | ||
| ||
Brunswick Corp. | 114,460 | 2,947,345 |
Specialty Retail 5.4% | ||
| ||
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (I) | 94,190 | 2,543,130 |
| ||
Express, Inc. (I) | 79,880 | 1,995,402 |
| ||
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (I) | 37,220 | 2,030,351 |
| ||
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. | 53,040 | 2,200,630 |
| ||
The Buckle, Inc. | 41,410 | 1,983,539 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.1% | ||
| ||
Steven Madden, Ltd. (I) | 51,195 | 2,188,586 |
Consumer Staples 3.5% | 6,938,934 | |
Food Products 2.1% | ||
| ||
Snyders-Lance, Inc. | 76,710 | 1,982,954 |
| ||
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (I) | 35,380 | 2,105,110 |
Personal Products 1.4% | ||
| ||
Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (I) | 81,500 | 2,850,870 |
Energy 4.8% | 9,470,001 | |
Energy Equipment & Services 2.7% | ||
| ||
Gulfmark Offshore, Inc., Class A (I) | 62,220 | 2,859,631 |
| ||
Key Energy Services, Inc. (I) | 161,320 | 2,492,394 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.1% | ||
| ||
GeoResources, Inc. (I) | 60,040 | 1,965,710 |
| ||
Rosetta Resources, Inc. (I) | 44,140 | 2,152,266 |
12 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
Financials 24.9% | $49,473,624 | |
Capital Markets 2.3% | ||
| ||
Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A | 88,010 | 2,558,451 |
| ||
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A | 64,010 | 2,074,564 |
Commercial Banks 11.6% | ||
| ||
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. | 69,070 | 2,159,128 |
| ||
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | 171,240 | 2,051,455 |
| ||
FNB Corp. | 205,200 | 2,478,816 |
| ||
Fulton Financial Corp. | 309,800 | 3,252,900 |
| ||
Old National Bancorp | 200,120 | 2,629,577 |
| ||
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 56,940 | 2,607,852 |
| ||
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. | 321,970 | 3,181,064 |
| ||
TCF Financial Corp. | 142,240 | 1,691,234 |
| ||
Webster Financial Corp. | 131,890 | 2,989,946 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts 9.7% | ||
| ||
Colonial Properties Trust | 119,760 | 2,602,385 |
| ||
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | 56,750 | 2,849,985 |
| ||
Entertainment Properties Trust | 63,740 | 2,956,261 |
| ||
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 113,690 | 3,273,135 |
| ||
Glimcher Realty Trust | 202,920 | 2,073,842 |
| ||
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | 77,500 | 2,582,300 |
| ||
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | 322,420 | 2,992,058 |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.3% | ||
| ||
Washington Federal, Inc. | 146,770 | 2,468,671 |
Health Care 6.8% | 13,550,629 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.4% | ||
| ||
Teleflex, Inc. | 45,390 | 2,775,599 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.2% | ||
| ||
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (I) | 59,510 | 2,347,074 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.0% | ||
| ||
PAREXEL International Corp. (I) | 75,140 | 2,026,526 |
Pharmaceuticals 3.2% | ||
| ||
Akorn, Inc. (I) | 183,421 | 2,146,026 |
| ||
Impax Laboratories, Inc. (I) | 84,860 | 2,085,859 |
| ||
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (I) | 57,670 | 2,169,545 |
Industrials 18.5% | 36,859,779 | |
Aerospace & Defense 3.2% | ||
| ||
Esterline Technologies Corp. (I) | 33,810 | 2,416,063 |
| ||
Hexcel Corp. (I) | 82,240 | 1,974,582 |
| ||
Orbital Sciences Corp., Class A (I) | 144,280 | 1,897,282 |
Building Products 1.4% | ||
| ||
AO Smith Corp. | 63,920 | 2,873,204 |
Electrical Equipment 1.0% | ||
| ||
Belden, Inc. | 50,560 | 1,916,730 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 13 |
Shares | Value | |
Machinery 6.2% | ||
| ||
Actuant Corp., Class A | 102,580 | $2,973,794 |
| ||
Barnes Group, Inc. | 106,520 | 2,802,541 |
| ||
Chart Industries, Inc. (I) | 4,540 | 332,918 |
| ||
CLARCOR, Inc. | 44,500 | 2,184,505 |
| ||
Robbins & Myers, Inc. | 42,280 | 2,200,674 |
| ||
Terex Corp. (I) | 86,380 | 1,943,550 |
Professional Services 1.1% | ||
| ||
Acacia Research (I) | 50,680 | 2,115,383 |
Road & Rail 1.8% | ||
| ||
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (I) | 46,420 | 2,212,841 |
| ||
RailAmerica, Inc. (I) | 63,610 | 1,365,071 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 3.3% | ||
| ||
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (I) | 75,540 | 1,945,910 |
| ||
United Rentals, Inc. (I) | 61,360 | 2,631,730 |
| ||
WESCO International, Inc. (I) | 30,540 | 1,994,567 |
Transportation Infrastructure 0.5% | ||
| ||
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. (I) | 66,570 | 1,078,434 |
Information Technology 18.0% | 35,819,514 | |
Communications Equipment 2.4% | ||
| ||
ADTRAN, Inc. | 68,520 | 2,137,139 |
| ||
ViaSat, Inc. (I) | 55,910 | 2,695,421 |
Computers & Peripherals 1.1% | ||
| ||
Stratasys, Inc. (I) | 57,630 | 2,104,648 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.6% | ||
| ||
Coherent, Inc. (I) | 34,610 | 2,018,801 |
| ||
FEI Company (I) | 41,270 | 2,026,770 |
| ||
Littelfuse, Inc. | 34,170 | 2,142,459 |
| ||
OSI Systems, Inc. (I) | 49,620 | 3,041,706 |
Internet Software & Services 3.3% | ||
| ||
Liquidity Services, Inc. (I) | 49,650 | 2,224,320 |
| ||
LivePerson, Inc. (I) | 128,360 | 2,152,597 |
| ||
Stamps.com, Inc. (I) | 82,200 | 2,291,736 |
Office Electronics 1.5% | ||
| ||
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A (I) | 70,680 | 2,910,602 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.7% | ||
| ||
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (I) | 103,430 | 2,461,634 |
| ||
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (I) | 184,780 | 2,716,266 |
| ||
Power Integrations, Inc. | 56,700 | 2,104,704 |
Software 1.4% | ||
| ||
ACI Worldwide, Inc. (I) | 69,300 | 2,790,711 |
Materials 3.0% | 5,994,501 | |
Chemicals 2.0% | ||
| ||
H.B. Fuller Company | 60,570 | 1,988,513 |
| ||
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | 30,670 | 2,006,125 |
14 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | ||
Construction Materials 1.0% | |||
| |||
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 57,550 | $1,999,863 | |
Utilities 5.5% | 10,944,907 | ||
Electric Utilities 2.8% | |||
| |||
ALLETE, Inc. | 69,440 | 2,881,066 | |
| |||
UniSource Energy Corp. | 73,600 | 2,691,552 | |
Gas Utilities 1.3% | |||
| |||
WGL Holdings, Inc. | 64,510 | 2,625,557 | |
Multi-Utilities 1.4% | |||
| |||
NorthWestern Corp. | 77,460 | 2,746,732 | |
Short-Term Investments 2.6% | $5,146,192 | ||
| |||
(Cost $5,146,192) | |||
Yield | Shares | Value | |
Money Market Funds 2.6% | $5,146,192 | ||
State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund | 0.2340% (Y) | 5,146,192 | 5,146,192 |
Total investments (Cost $175,518,232)† 100.4% | $199,572,699 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (0.4%) | ($779,941) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $198,792,758 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
(I) Non-income producing security.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $176,538,746. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $23,033,953, of which $24,701,649 related to appreciated investment securities and $1,667,696 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 15 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments, at value (Cost $175,518,232) | $199,572,699 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,086,252 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 33,705 |
Dividends and interest receivable | 211,036 |
Receivable due from adviser | 2,694 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 118,950 |
Total assets | 202,025,336 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,155,580 |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 921,907 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 3,351 |
Transfer agent fees | 28,203 |
Distribution and service fees | 327 |
Trustees’ fees | 7,597 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 115,613 |
Total liabilities | 3,232,578 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $209,558,010 |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | (164,473) |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | (34,655,246) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 24,054,467 |
Net assets | $198,792,758 |
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($128,690,306 ÷ 6,170,710 shares) | $20.86 |
Class I ($68,541,064 ÷ 3,269,931 shares) | $20.96 |
Class R1 ($154,367 ÷ 7,453 shares) | $20.71 |
Class R2 ($101,931 ÷ 4,864 shares) | $20.96 |
Class R3 ($442,504 ÷ 21,320 shares) | $20.76 |
Class R4 ($54,602 ÷ 2,616 shares) | $20.87 |
Class R5 ($190,523 ÷ 9,091 shares) | $20.96 |
Class R6 ($115,139 ÷ 5,491.7 shares) | $20.97 |
Class ADV ($502,322 ÷ 24,059 shares) | $20.88 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)1 | $21.96 |
1 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
16 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $2,744,638 |
Interest | 9,893 |
Total investment income | 2,754,531 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 1,800,946 |
Distribution and service fees | 399,349 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 34,017 |
Transfer agent fees | 318,680 |
Trustees’ fees | 12,343 |
State registration fees | 124,002 |
Printing and postage | 51,000 |
Professional fees | 52,383 |
Custodian fees | 36,907 |
Registration and filing fees | 49,247 |
Other | 17,483 |
Total expenses | 2,896,357 |
Less expense reductions | (282,086) |
Net expenses | 2,614,271 |
Net investment income | 140,260 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (5,207,731) |
(5,207,731) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (2,370,555) |
(2,370,555) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | (7,578,286) |
Decrease in net assets from operations | ($7,438,026) |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 17 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last two periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Year | |
ended | ended | |
3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | ||
| ||
From operations | ||
Net investment income (loss) | $140,260 | ($92,010) |
Net realized gain (loss) | (5,207,731) | 22,658,659 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (2,370,555) | 3,181,254 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (7,438,026) | 25,747,903 |
Distributions to shareholders | ||
From net investment income | ||
Class I | (138,917) | — |
Class R5 | (281) | — |
Class R6 | (220) | — |
Total distributions | (139,418) | — |
Increase in capital from settlement payments | — | 231,252 |
From Fund share transactions | 50,599,884 | 2,290,103 |
Total increase | 43,022,440 | 28,269,258 |
Net assets | ||
| ||
Beginning of year | 155,770,318 | 127,501,060 |
End of year | $198,792,758 | $155,770,318 |
Undistributed (accumulated distributions in excess of) | ||
net investment income | ($164,473) | $139,186 |
18 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101,2 | 10-31-09 | 10-31-083 | 10-31-07 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.44 | $17.82 | $14.68 | $13.83 | $22.55 | $23.04 |
Net investment income (loss)4 | (0.01) | (0.03) | (0.02) | —5 | 0.05 | (0.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | (0.57) | 3.62 | 3.18 | 0.87 | (6.01) | 2.06 |
Total from investment operations | (0.58) | 3.59 | 3.16 | 0.87 | (5.96) | 2.02 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | — | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
From net realized gain | — | — | — | — | (2.75) | (2.50) |
Total distributions | — | — | (0.02) | (0.02) | (2.76) | (2.51) |
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.036 | — | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.86 | $21.44 | $17.82 | $14.68 | $13.83 | $22.55 |
Total return (%)7,8 | (2.71) | 20.31 | 21.519 | 6.34 | (29.67) | 9.43 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $129 | $88 | $92 | $87 | $104 | $209 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net | ||||||
assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.54 | 1.49 | 1.6610 | 1.42 | 1.37 | 1.30 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.44 | 1.34 | 1.3910 | 1.39 | 1.31 | 1.25 |
Net investment income (loss) | (0.07) | (0.17) | (0.23)10 | (0.01) | 0.27 | (0.20) |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 | 4211 | 155 | 177 | 132 |
1 For the five month period ended 3-31-10. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from October 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 12-11-09, holders of Investor Shares of the former FMA Small Company Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of John Hancock Small Company Fund. These shares were first offered on 12-14-09. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Investor Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Small Company Fund Class A.
3 Prior to 5-1-08, Investor Shares were offered as Institutional Shares.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 Less than ($0.005) per share.
6 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
7 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
8 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
9 Not annualized.
10 Annualized.
11 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 11-1-09 to 3-31-10.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 19 |
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101,2 | 10-31-09 | 10-31-083 |
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.51 | $17.84 | $14.71 | $13.84 | $17.99 |
Net investment income4 | 0.07 | 0.02 | —5 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.58) | 3.62 | 3.18 | 0.87 | (4.17) |
Total from investment operations | (0.51) | 3.64 | 3.18 | 0.90 | (4.13) |
Less distributions | |||||
From net investment income | (0.04) | — | (0.05) | (0.03) | (0.02) |
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.036 | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.96 | $21.51 | $17.84 | $14.71 | $13.84 |
Total return (%)7 | (2.34) | 20.57 | 21.678 | 6.56 | (22.95)8 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $69 | $67 | $36 | $23 | $27 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.16 | 1.12 | 1.189 | 1.17 | 1.189 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.04 | 1.11 | 1.149 | 1.14 | 1.089 |
Net investment income | 0.34 | 0.09 | 0.019 | 0.24 | 0.559 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 | 4210 | 155 | 177 |
1 For the five month period ended 3-31-10. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from October 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 12-11-09, holders of Institutional Shares of the former FMA Small Company Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class I shares of John Hancock Small Company Fund. These shares were first offered on 12-14-09. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Institutional Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Small Company Fund Class I.
3 Commencement of operations 5-2-08.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 Less than $0.005 per share.
6 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
7 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
8 Not annualized.
9 Annualized.
10 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 11-1-09 to 3-31-10.
CLASS R1 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | |||
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.37 | $19.38 | |||
Net investment loss2 | (0.08) | (0.07) | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.58) | 2.03 | |||
Total from investment operations | (0.66) | 1.96 | |||
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.033 | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $20.71 | $21.37 | |||
Total return (%)4 | (3.09) | 10.275 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 13.34 | 7.227 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.80 | 1.807 | |||
Net investment loss | (0.40) | (0.42)7 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 |
1 Period from 4-30-10 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
20 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $20.56 |
Net investment income2 | 0.02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.38 |
Total from investment operations | 0.40 |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.96 |
Total return (%)3 | 1.954 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 16.316 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.556 |
Net investment income | 1.316 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 1337 |
1 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
CLASS R3 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | |||
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.39 | $19.38 | |||
Net investment loss2 | (0.06) | (0.10) | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.57) | 2.08 | |||
Total from investment operations | (0.63) | 1.98 | |||
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.033 | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $20.76 | $21.39 | |||
Total return (%)4 | (2.95) | 10.375 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.65 | 3.007 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.70 | 1.707 | |||
Net investment loss | (0.32) | (0.52)7 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 |
1 Period from 4-30-10 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 21 |
CLASS R4 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | ||
Per share operating performance | ||||
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.44 | $19.38 | ||
Net investment loss2 | (0.01) | (0.03) | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.56) | 2.06 | ||
Total from investment operations | (0.57) | 2.03 | ||
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.033 | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $20.87 | $21.44 | ||
Total return (%)4 | (2.66) | 10.635 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||
Expenses before reductions | 28.72 | 7.407 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.40 | 1.407 | ||
Net investment loss | (0.03) | (0.16)7 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 |
1 Period from 4-30-10 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
CLASS R5 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | ||
Per share operating performance | ||||
| ||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.50 | $19.38 | ||
Net investment income2 | 0.05 | 0.01 | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.56) | 2.08 | ||
Total from investment operations | (0.51) | 2.09 | ||
Less distributions | ||||
From net investment income | (0.03) | — | ||
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.033 | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $20.96 | $21.50 | ||
Total return (%)4 | (2.34) | 10.945 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||
| ||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —6 | —6 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||
Expenses before reductions | 8.75 | 3.667 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.10 | 1.107 | ||
Net investment income | 0.28 | 0.057 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 |
1 Period from 4-30-10 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
22 | Small Company Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $18.69 |
Net investment income2 | 0.06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.26 |
Total from investment operations | 2.32 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | (0.04) |
Net asset value, end of period | $20.97 |
Total return (%)3 | 12.454 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 15.466 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.046 |
Net investment income | 0.556 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 1337 |
1 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
CLASS ADV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-11 | 3-31-101 | ||
Per share operating performance | |||||
| |||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $21.44 | $17.82 | $15.71 | ||
Net investment income2 | 0.01 | (0.01) | (0.01) | ||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.57) | 3.60 | 2.12 | ||
Total from investment operations | (0.56) | 3.59 | 2.11 | ||
Non-recurring reimbursement | — | 0.033 | — | ||
Net asset value, end of period | $20.88 | $21.44 | $17.82 | ||
Total return (%)4 | (2.61) | 20.31 | 13.435 | ||
Ratios and supplemental data | |||||
| |||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1 | $1 | —6 | ||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.34 | 4.99 | 2.767 | ||
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.337 | ||
Net investment income | 0.03 | (0.07) | (0.17)7 | ||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 133 | 159 | 428 |
1 Period from 12-14-09 (inception date) to 3-31-10.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Reflects a non-recurring reimbursement pursuant to a settlement between the SEC and Millennium Partners, L.P., Millennium Management, L.L.C., and Millennium International Management, L.L.C., which amounted to $0.03 per share.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Less than $500,000.
7 Annualized.
8 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 11-1-09 to 3-31-10.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Small Company Fund | 23 |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Small Company Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek maximum long-term total return.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares are available only to certain retirement plans. Class R6 shares are available only to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class ADV shares are available to investors who acquired Class A shares as a result of the reorganization of the FMA Small Company Portfolio (the Predecessor Fund) into the Fund and are closed to new investors. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ. Certain Class I shares may be exchanged for Class R6 shares within one year after the commencement of operations of Class R6 shares.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
As of March 31, 2012, all investments are categorized as Level 1 under the hierarchy described above. Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are
24 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Fund in other open-end management investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Certain short-term securities are valued at amortized cost. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Real estate investment trusts. The Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and, as a result, will estimate the components of distributions from these securities. Such estimates are revised when actual components of distributions are known. Distributions from REITs received in excess of income may be recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, state registration fees and printing and postage, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 25 |
unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
For federal income tax purposes, as of March 31, 2012, the Fund has $33,634,732 of capital loss carryforward available to offset future net realized capital gains. Qualified late year ordinary losses of $158,399 are treated as occurring on April 1, 2012, the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year. The following table details the capital loss carryforward available as of March 31, 2012:
CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD EXPIRING AT MARCH 31 | NO EXPIRATION DATE | ||
2016 | 2017 | SHORT-TERM | LONG-TERM |
| |||
$16,819,535 | $11,636,898 | $5,178,299 | — |
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the year ended March 31, 2012 was $139,418 and $0 for the year ended March 31, 2011 of ordinary income.
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012 the Fund has no distributable earnings on a tax basis.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals, net operating losses, merger related transactions and real estate investment trusts.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
26 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management Fee. The Fund has an investment management agreement with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.90% of the first $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.85% of the next $500,000,000; and (c) 0.80% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $1,000,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with Fiduciary Management Associates, LLC. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes taxes, portfolio brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.50%, 1.04%, 1.80%, 1.55%, 1.70%, 1.40%, 1.10%, 1.04% and 1.34% for Class A, Class I, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, respectively. The fee waivers and/or reimbursements will continue in effect until June 30, 2012 for Class A, Class I, Class R1, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5 and Class ADV shares and June 30, 2013 for Class R2 and Class R6 shares. Prior to May 4, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements for Class I shares were such that these expenses would not exceed 1.11% of the average net assets of Class I. In addition, prior to August 1, 2011, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements for Class A were such that these expenses would not exceed 1.34% of the average net assets for Class A. Fee waivers and/or reimbursements for all other classes remained the same during the period.
Accordingly, the expense reductions or reimbursements related to these agreements were $126,551, $78,503, $12,900, $1,224, $13,126, $13,100, $13,116, $8,628 and $14,938 for Class A, Class I, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4, Class R5, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and/or reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.76% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class ADV shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. In addition, under a service plan for Class R1, Class R2, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares, the Fund pays for certain other services. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 27 |
CLASS | 12b–1 FEE | SERVICE FEE | |||
|
|||||
Class A | 0.30% | — | |||
Class R1 | 0.50% | 0.25% | |||
Class R2 | 0.25% | 0.25% | |||
Class R3 | 0.50% | 0.15% | |||
Class R4 | 0.25% | 0.10% | |||
Class R5 | — | 0.05% | |||
Class ADV | 0.25% | — |
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $72,998 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $11,279 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $54,304 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers and $7,415 was paid as sales commissions to sales personnel of Signator Investors, Inc., a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
SHARE CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE FEES |
| ||||
Class A | $394,251 | $254,292 | $24,171 | $32,060 |
Class I | — | 63,128 | 23,620 | 18,379 |
Class R1 | 755 | 39 | 12,935 | 57 |
Class R2 | 21 | 3 | 1,241 | 3 |
Class R3 | 2,853 | 154 | 13,085 | 143 |
Class R4 | 150 | 16 | 13,085 | 40 |
Class R5 | 76 | 60 | 13,085 | 62 |
Class R6 | — | 22 | 8,607 | 15 |
Class ADV | 1,243 | 966 | 14,173 | 241 |
Total | $399,349 | $318,680 | $124,002 | $51,000 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
28 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Year ended 3-31-111 | |||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 699,031 | $13,720,055 | 1,125,695 | $20,882,210 |
Issued in reorganization (Note 7) | 3,452,513 | 74,129,240 | — | — |
Repurchased | (2,077,751) | (41,861,589) | (2,180,365) | (39,600,144) |
Net increase (decrease) | 2,073,793 | $45,987,706 | (1,054,670) | ($18,717,934) |
Class I shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 931,738 | $19,378,865 | 1,751,999 | $32,912,574 |
Issued in reorganization (Note 7) | 8,264 | 178,025 | — | — |
Distributions reinvested | 6,556 | 121,548 | — | — |
Repurchased | (773,501) | (15,317,349) | (651,679) | (13,027,537) |
Net increase | 173,057 | $4,361,089 | 1,100,320 | $19,885,037 |
Class R1 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 4,195 | $83,646 | 7,061 | $146,595 |
Repurchased | (2,200) | (45,925) | (1,603) | (33,713) |
Net increase | 1,995 | $37,721 | 5,458 | $112,882 |
Class R2 shares2 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 4,864 | $100,000 | — | — |
Net increase | 4,864 | $100,000 | — | — |
Class R3 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 5,491 | $109,696 | 22,905 | $461,120 |
Repurchased | (5,518) | (107,131) | (1,558) | (32,422) |
Net increase (decrease) | (27) | $2,565 | 21,347 | $428,698 |
Class R4 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 683 | $13,627 | 2,245 | $42,744 |
Repurchased | (169) | (3,517) | (143) | (2,929) |
Net increase | 514 | $10,110 | 2,102 | $39,815 |
Class R5 shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 2,954 | $57,579 | 9,517 | $188,219 |
Distributions reinvested | 15 | 281 | — | — |
Repurchased | (1,520) | (29,369) | (1,875) | (39,006) |
Net increase | 1,449 | $28,491 | 7,642 | $149,213 |
Class R6 shares3 | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 5,492 | $102,944 | — | — |
Net increase | 5,492 | $102,944 | — | — |
Class ADV shares | ||||
| ||||
Sold | 113 | $2,200 | 23,836 | $433,429 |
Repurchased | (1,716) | (32,942) | (2,074) | (41,037) |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,603) | ($30,742) | 21,762 | $392,392 |
Net increase | 2,259,534 | $50,599,884 | 103,961 | $2,290,103 |
|
1 Period from 4-30-10 (inception date) to 3-31-11 for Class R1, Class R3, Class R4 and Class R5 shares.
2 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
3 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 29 |
Affiliates of the Fund owned 100%, 49% and 98% of shares of beneficial interest of Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6, respectively, on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $256,136,016 and $275,262,895, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Note 7 — Reorganization
On March 23, 2011, the shareholders of John Hancock Growth Opportunities Fund (the Acquired Fund) voted to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the Agreement) in exchange for a representative amount of shares of John Hancock Small Company Fund (the Acquiring Fund).
The Agreement provided for (a) the acquisition of all the assets, subject to all the liabilities, of the Acquired Fund in exchange for a representative amount of shares of the Acquiring Fund; (b) the liquidation of the Acquired Fund; and (c) the distribution to the Acquired Fund’s shareholders of such Acquiring Fund’s shares. The reorganization consolidated the Acquired Fund with a fund with a similar objective and the combined fund is better positioned in the market to increase asset size and achieve economies of scale. As a result of the reorganization, the Acquiring Fund is the legal and accounting survivor.
Based on the opinion of tax counsel, the reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized by the Acquired Fund or its shareholders. Thus, the investments were transferred to the Acquiring Fund at the Acquiring Fund’s identified cost. All distributable amounts of net income and realized gains from the Acquired Fund were distributed prior to the reorganization. In addition, the expenses of the reorganization were borne by the Acquired Fund. The effective time of the reorganization occurred immediately after the close of regularly scheduled trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 8, 2011.
The following outlines the reorganization:
SHARES | SHARES | ||||||
ACQUIRED NET | APPRECIATION | REDEEMED | ISSUED | ACQUIRING | ACQUIRING | ||
ASSET VALUE OF | OF ACQUIRED | BY THE | BY THE | FUND NET | FUND TOTAL NET | ||
ACQUIRING | ACQUIRED | THE ACQUIRED | FUND’S | ACQUIRED | ACQUIRING | ASSETS PRIOR TO | ASSETS AFTER |
FUND | FUND | FUND | INVESTMENTS | FUND | FUND | COMBINATION | COMBINATION |
| |||||||
Small | Growth | $74,307,265 | $357,619 | 2,999,974 | 3,460,777 | $156,083,429 | $230,390,694 |
Company | Opportunities | ||||||
Fund | Fund |
Because the combined Fund has been managed as a single integrated Fund since the reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of net investment income and gains attributable to the Acquired Fund that have been included in the Acquiring Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2012. See Note 5 for capital shares issued in connection with the above referenced reorganization.
30 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of
John Hancock Small Company Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Small Company Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 31 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
32 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 33 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
34 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 35 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
36 | Small Company Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | Fiduciary Management Associates, LLC |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
Officers | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Transfer agent |
John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | |
Andrew G. Arnott | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Legal counsel |
K&L Gates LLP | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered |
public accounting firm | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | Small Company Fund | 37 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Small Company Fund. | 3480A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||
| |||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | ||
| |||||||
Class A1 | –1.27 | 4.67 | 7.98 | –1.27 | 25.64 | 115.43 | |
| |||||||
Class C1 | 2.17 | 4.95 | 7.70 | 2.17 | 27.32 | 109.92 | |
| |||||||
Class I1,2 | 4.28 | 6.16 | 8.94 | 4.28 | 34.81 | 135.42 | |
| |||||||
Class R21,2 | 3.71 | 5.57 | 8.35 | 3.71 | 31.15 | 122.89 | |
| |||||||
Class R61,2 | 4.31 | 6.23 | 9.02 | 4.31 | 35.27 | 137.20 | |
| |||||||
Class ADV1,2 | 3.94 | 5.74 | 8.52 | 3.94 | 32.21 | 126.60 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charges on Class A shares of 5% and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Class C shares. Class C shares held for less than one year are subject to a 1% CDSC. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I, Class R2, Class R6 and Class ADV shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 7-31-12 for Class A and Class C shares, 7-9-12 for Class I and Class ADV shares and 6-30-13 for Class R2 shares. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. For Class R6 shares the net expenses equal the gross expenses. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class C | Class I | Class R2 | Class R6 | Class ADV | |||
Net (%) | 1.35 | 2.10 | 1.00 | 1.45 | 0.97 | 1.25 | ||
Gross (%) | 1.38 | 2.21* | 1.03 | 1.61* | 0.97* | 5.80 |
* Expenses have been estimated for the Class’s first full year of operations.
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For current to the most recent month-end performance data, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | |||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index | |
| ||||
Class C3 | 3-31-02 | $20,992 | $20,992 | $21,620 |
| ||||
Class I2 | 3-31-02 | 23,542 | 23,542 | 21,620 |
| ||||
Class R22 | 3-31-02 | 22,289 | 22,289 | 21,620 |
| ||||
Class R62 | 3-31-02 | 23,720 | 23,720 | 21,620 |
| ||||
Class ADV2 | 3-31-02 | 22,660 | 22,660 | 21,620 |
|
Russell Midcap Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 After the close of business on 7-9-10, holders of Investor Class Shares and Institutional Class Shares of the former Robeco Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A and Class I shares, respectively, of the John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund. Class A, Class I and Class ADV shares were first offered on 7-12-10. The returns prior to this date for Class A and Class ADV shares are those of the Predecessor Fund’s Investor Class Shares recalculated to reflect the gross fees and expenses of the Fund’s Class A and Class ADV shares. For Class I shares, the returns prior to this date are for the Predecessor Fund’s Institutional Class Shares recalculated to reflect the gross fees and expenses of the Fund’s Class I shares. Class C, Class R6, and Class R2 shares were first offered on 8-15-11, 9-1-11 and 3-1-12 respectively; the returns prior to these dates are those of Class A shares that have been recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class C, Class R6 and Class R2 shares.
2 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectuses.
3 No contingent deferred sales charge is applicable.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By Robeco Investment Management, Inc.
The 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, was a very volatile stretch, with six months of poor stock market performance followed by six months of strong results from equities. The most challenging time span was the third quarter of 2011, when concerns about the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and the health of the U.S. economy were at their peak. Conditions shifted dramatically, however, in the second half of the period. Evidence of an improving U.S. economy was supported by falling unemployment figures, while in Europe, policymakers took effective steps to avoid an imminent financial crisis in the eurozone. Given this favorable news, investors returned to the stock market, which then produced very good performance between September 2011 and March 2012.
For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund’s Class A shares had a total return of 3.92%, excluding sales charges. By a healthy margin, that performance outpaced the 0.74% return of the average mid-cap value fund, according to Morningstar, Inc., as well as the 2.28% return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index.
The Fund’s performance relative to the Russell Midcap Value Index was bolstered by highly favorable stock selection — both avoiding underperforming stocks and choosing securities that did well. On a relative basis, the Fund was greatly helped by maintaining limited exposure to energy services stocks, which struggled during the period. The consumer discretionary sector also supported returns, due to careful stock selection and the Fund’s overweighting in this positive group. The Fund’s best contributors in this sector were media company CBS Corp. and home-products retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Good stock picking in the financials and information technology sectors also was helpful.
The primary source of disappointing results was the utilities sector, where, despite adequate security selection, the portfolio’s modest allocation to this strong performing category proved to be negative. On an individual basis, the Fund’s returns were tempered notably by staffing company Manpower, Inc., pharmaceuticals manufacturer Hospira, Inc. and specialty materials and chemicals maker Ferro Corp., the last two of which we sold before period end.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
▪ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
▪ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,288.80 | $7.50 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,284.40 | 11.99 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,290.90 | 5.73 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,291.20 | 5.67 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,289.30 | 7.15 |
|
For the class noted below, the example assumes an account value of $1,000 on March 1, 2012, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 3-1-12 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class R2 | $1,000.00 | $1,028.20 | $1.25 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-123 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.40 | $6.61 |
| |||
Class C | 1,000.00 | 1,014.50 | 10.58 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.00 | 5.05 |
| |||
Class R2 | 1,000.00 | 1,017.70 | 7.31 |
| |||
Class R6 | 1,000.00 | 1,020.00 | 5.00 |
| |||
Class ADV | 1,000.00 | 1,018.70 | 6.31 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.31%, 2.10%, 1.00%, 0.99% and 1.25% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.45% for Class R2 shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 31/365 (to reflect the period).
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (defined above) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (15.0% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
CBS Corp. | 2.0% | Equifax, Inc. | 1.4% | |
|
| |||
Moody’s Corp. | 1.6% | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 1.4% | |
|
| |||
Robert Half International, Inc. | 1.6% | Lear Corp. | 1.4% | |
|
| |||
WESCO International, Inc. | 1.5% | McKesson Corp. | 1.3% | |
|
| |||
Discover Financial Services | 1.5% | CareFusion Corp. | 1.3% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Financials | 25.6% | Utilities | 6.1% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 14.7% | Energy | 3.7% | |
|
| |||
Information Technology | 12.7% | Consumer Staples | 1.7% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 12.3% | Telecommunication Services | 0.3% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 11.4% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 4.2% | |
|
| |||
Materials | 7.3% | |||
|
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash and cash equivalents not included.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 95.8% | $1,426,304,971 | |
| ||
(Cost $1,279,550,873) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 12.3% | 182,612,919 | |
Auto Components 2.1% | ||
| ||
Johnson Controls, Inc. | 318,855 | 10,356,410 |
| ||
Lear Corp. | 442,710 | 20,581,588 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.6% | ||
| ||
Expedia, Inc. (L) | 268,282 | 8,971,350 |
Media 4.1% | ||
| ||
CBS Corp., Class B | 878,705 | 29,796,887 |
| ||
Omnicom Group, Inc. (L) | 280,845 | 14,224,799 |
| ||
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | 351,560 | 17,040,113 |
Multiline Retail 2.1% | ||
| ||
Kohl’s Corp. (L) | 308,050 | 15,411,742 |
| ||
Macy’s, Inc. | 410,275 | 16,300,226 |
Specialty Retail 2.8% | ||
| ||
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (I) | 181,545 | 11,940,215 |
| ||
Guess?, Inc. (L) | 227,900 | 7,121,875 |
| ||
Staples, Inc. | 809,840 | 13,103,211 |
| ||
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (L) | 248,440 | 9,311,531 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.6% | ||
| ||
VF Corp. (L) | 57,905 | 8,452,972 |
Consumer Staples 1.7% | 26,111,885 | |
Beverages 1.2% | ||
| ||
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | 489,715 | 14,005,849 |
| ||
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (L) | 121,550 | 4,887,526 |
Tobacco 0.5% | ||
| ||
Lorillard, Inc. (L) | 55,750 | 7,218,510 |
Energy 3.7% | 54,433,541 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.7% | ||
| ||
Noble Energy, Inc. | 199,415 | 19,498,799 |
| ||
Rosetta Resources, Inc. (I)(L) | 344,460 | 16,795,870 |
| ||
SemGroup Corp., Class A (I) | 105,505 | 3,074,416 |
| ||
SM Energy Company | 212,865 | 15,064,456 |
12 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
Financials 25.6% | $380,463,655 | |
Capital Markets 4.1% | ||
| ||
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (I) | 89,455 | 10,001,964 |
| ||
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B (L) | 211,675 | 4,743,637 |
| ||
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 575,380 | 21,018,631 |
| ||
SEI Investments Company | 303,075 | 6,270,622 |
| ||
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. | 958,520 | 18,921,185 |
Commercial Banks 4.9% | ||
| ||
Comerica, Inc. (L) | 384,735 | 12,450,025 |
| ||
East West Bancorp, Inc. | 679,315 | 15,685,383 |
| ||
Fifth Third Bancorp | 1,094,595 | 15,379,060 |
| ||
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 1,442,200 | 9,302,190 |
| ||
M&T Bank Corp. (L) | 98,970 | 8,598,514 |
| ||
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 469,715 | 11,353,012 |
Consumer Finance 3.6% | ||
| ||
Capital One Financial Corp. | 341,890 | 19,056,949 |
| ||
Discover Financial Services | 657,570 | 21,923,384 |
| ||
SLM Corp. | 810,630 | 12,775,529 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.6% | ||
| ||
Moody’s Corp. (L) | 555,390 | 23,381,919 |
Insurance 6.8% | ||
| ||
Alleghany Corp. (I) | 45,417 | 14,946,735 |
| ||
Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (I) | 196,145 | 7,304,440 |
| ||
Loews Corp. | 211,635 | 8,437,887 |
| ||
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 508,925 | 16,687,651 |
| ||
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | 232,670 | 13,836,885 |
| ||
Symetra Financial Corp. | 722,755 | 8,333,365 |
| ||
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | 247,140 | 10,162,397 |
| ||
Torchmark Corp. (L) | 175,700 | 8,758,645 |
| ||
Willis Group Holdings PLC | 370,920 | 12,974,782 |
Real Estate Investment Trusts 4.6% | ||
| ||
American Assets Trust, Inc. | 205,020 | 4,674,456 |
| ||
Duke Realty Corp. | 390,815 | 5,604,287 |
| ||
Equity Residential | 171,695 | 10,751,541 |
| ||
Kimco Realty Corp. (L) | 772,635 | 14,880,950 |
| ||
Regency Centers Corp. (L) | 182,080 | 8,098,918 |
| ||
Taubman Centers, Inc. (L) | 105,090 | 7,666,316 |
| ||
Ventas, Inc. (L) | 114,360 | 6,529,956 |
| ||
Vornado Realty Trust (L) | 118,200 | 9,952,440 |
Health Care 11.4% | 169,178,471 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.4% | ||
| ||
CareFusion Corp. (I)(L) | 770,060 | 19,967,656 |
| ||
Hologic, Inc. (I) | 752,115 | 16,208,078 |
Health Care Providers & Services 7.9% | ||
| ||
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 478,745 | 18,996,602 |
| ||
Chemed Corp. (L) | 173,041 | 10,846,210 |
| ||
CIGNA Corp. | 152,600 | 7,515,550 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 13 |
Shares | Value | |
Health Care Providers & Services (continued) | ||
| ||
DaVita, Inc. (I) | 191,495 | $17,267,104 |
| ||
Humana, Inc. | 126,455 | 11,694,558 |
| ||
Lincare Holdings, Inc. (L) | 315,450 | 8,163,846 |
| ||
McKesson Corp. | 228,760 | 20,078,265 |
| ||
Omnicare, Inc. (L) | 420,775 | 14,966,967 |
| ||
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 116,605 | 7,130,396 |
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.1% | ||
| ||
ICON PLC, ADR (I) | 336,757 | 7,145,984 |
| ||
PAREXEL International Corp. (I) | 341,018 | 9,197,255 |
Industrials 14.7% | 218,274,680 | |
Aerospace & Defense 1.1% | ||
| ||
Curtiss-Wright Corp. (L) | 453,725 | 16,792,362 |
Building Products 0.4% | ||
| ||
Masco Corp. | 450,340 | 6,021,046 |
Electrical Equipment 1.0% | ||
| ||
Thomas & Betts Corp. (I) | 213,400 | 15,345,594 |
Machinery 4.2% | ||
| ||
AGCO Corp. (I)(L) | 165,850 | 7,829,779 |
| ||
Flowserve Corp. | 126,760 | 14,642,048 |
| ||
Ingersoll-Rand PLC (L) | 182,980 | 7,566,223 |
| ||
Kennametal, Inc. (L) | 304,330 | 13,551,815 |
| ||
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 175,965 | 13,542,266 |
| ||
WABCO Holdings, Inc. (I) | 80,390 | 4,861,987 |
Professional Services 6.4% | ||
| ||
Equifax, Inc. | 484,220 | 21,431,577 |
| ||
FTI Consulting, Inc. (I)(L) | 478,395 | 17,949,380 |
| ||
Manpower, Inc. | 356,935 | 16,908,011 |
| ||
Robert Half International, Inc. (L) | 763,830 | 23,144,049 |
| ||
Towers Watson & Company, Class A | 236,590 | 15,631,501 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.6% | ||
| ||
WESCO International, Inc. (I)(L) | 353,040 | 23,057,042 |
Information Technology 12.7% | 189,813,002 | |
Communications Equipment 1.1% | ||
| ||
Harris Corp. (L) | 355,695 | 16,034,731 |
Computers & Peripherals 2.2% | ||
| ||
Seagate Technology PLC | 661,285 | 17,821,631 |
| ||
Western Digital Corp. (I) | 360,220 | 14,909,506 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 3.9% | ||
| ||
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (I) | 150,205 | 6,304,104 |
| ||
Avnet, Inc. (I) | 319,795 | 11,637,340 |
| ||
Flextronics International, Ltd. (I) | 1,986,585 | 14,363,010 |
| ||
Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A (I) | 670,515 | 12,444,758 |
| ||
TE Connectivity, Ltd. | 369,065 | 13,563,139 |
Internet Software & Services 0.5% | ||
| ||
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (I)(L) | 801,360 | 7,813,260 |
14 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
IT Services 2.6% | ||
| ||
Alliance Data Systems Corp. (I)(L) | 76,520 | $9,638,459 |
| ||
Amdocs, Ltd. (I) | 394,585 | 12,460,994 |
| ||
CGI Group, Inc., Class A (I) | 274,570 | 6,120,165 |
| ||
The Western Union Company (L) | 616,260 | 10,846,176 |
Office Electronics 1.0% | ||
| ||
Xerox Corp. | 1,927,210 | 15,571,857 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.6% | ||
| ||
Analog Devices, Inc. | 218,875 | 8,842,550 |
Software 0.8% | ||
| ||
Electronic Arts, Inc. (I)(L) | 694,255 | 11,441,322 |
Materials 7.3% | 109,035,031 | |
Chemicals 3.0% | ||
| ||
Albemarle Corp. | 84,600 | 5,407,632 |
| ||
Ashland, Inc. (L) | 209,155 | 12,771,004 |
| ||
Cytec Industries, Inc. | 295,965 | 17,991,712 |
| ||
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | 132,095 | 8,640,334 |
Containers & Packaging 3.4% | ||
| ||
Ball Corp. (L) | 369,215 | 15,831,939 |
| ||
Crown Holdings, Inc. (I) | 354,100 | 13,041,503 |
| ||
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (I) | 1,094,410 | 6,041,143 |
| ||
Rock-Tenn Company, Class A | 229,015 | 15,472,253 |
Metals & Mining 0.9% | ||
| ||
Aurico Gold, Inc. (I) | 484,810 | 4,300,265 |
| ||
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. | 641,375 | 9,537,246 |
Telecommunication Services 0.3% | 5,063,463 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% | ||
| ||
Windstream Corp. (L) | 432,405 | 5,063,463 |
Utilities 6.1% | 91,318,324 | |
Electric Utilities 3.4% | ||
| ||
American Electric Power Company, Inc. | 185,935 | 7,173,372 |
| ||
Edison International | 353,125 | 15,011,344 |
| ||
Great Plains Energy, Inc. | 366,320 | 7,425,306 |
| ||
NV Energy, Inc. | 812,185 | 13,092,422 |
| ||
Westar Energy, Inc. | 288,600 | 8,060,595 |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.6% | ||
| ||
The AES Corp. (I) | 651,890 | 8,520,202 |
Multi-Utilities 2.1% | ||
| ||
Alliant Energy Corp. (L) | 300,870 | 13,033,688 |
| ||
Ameren Corp. (L) | 319,405 | 10,406,215 |
| ||
PG&E Corp. | 198,000 | 8,595,180 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 15 |
Yield | Shares | Value | |
Securities Lending Collateral 12.6% | $187,756,331 | ||
| |||
(Cost $187,712,238) | |||
John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (W) | 0.3698% (Y) | 18,759,500 | 187,756,331 |
Par value | Value | ||
Short-Term Investments 6.7% | $99,564,000 | ||
| |||
(Cost $99,564,000) | |||
Repurchase Agreement 6.7% | 99,564,000 | ||
Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated 3-30-12 at 0.010% to | |||
be repurchased at $99,564,083 on 4-2-12, collateralized by $101,055,000 | |||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.120% due 12-15-14 (valued at | |||
$101,560,275, including interest) | $99,564,000 | 99,564,000 | |
Total investments (Cost $1,566,827,111)† 115.1% | $1,713,625,302 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (15.1%) | ($225,286,485) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $1,488,338,817 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(I) Non-income producing security.
(L) A portion of this security is on loan as of 3-31-12.
(W) Investment is an affiliate of the Fund, the adviser and/or subadviser. Also, it represents the investment of securities lending collateral received.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $1,573,009,991. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $140,615,311, of which $149,699,415 related to appreciated investment securities and $9,084,104 related to depreciated investment securities.
16 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Cost $1,379,114,873) | |
including $183,759,164 of securities loaned | $1,525,868,971 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Cost $187,712,238) | 187,756,331 |
Total investments, at value (Cost $1,566,827,111) | 1,713,625,302 |
Cash | 438 |
Receivable for investments sold | 5,563,361 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 27,816,807 |
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,422,388 |
Receivable for securities lending income | 90,336 |
Due from adviser | 410 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 136,970 |
Total assets | 1,748,656,012 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | 70,795,306 |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 1,413,490 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 187,729,900 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 32,051 |
Transfer agent fees | 157,356 |
Trustees’ fees | 678 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 188,414 |
Total liabilities | 260,317,195 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $1,346,256,511 |
Undistributed net investment income | 2,194,707 |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments | (6,910,592) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 146,798,191 |
Net assets | $1,488,338,817 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 17 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of assets and liabilities (continued)
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($516,751,458 ÷ 41,635,699 shares) | $12.41 |
Class C ($20,298,090 ÷ 1,593,803 shares)1 | $12.74 |
Class I ($948,243,210 ÷ 74,144,531 shares) | $12.79 |
Class R2 ($102,829 ÷ 8,045 shares) | $12.78 |
Class R6 ($2,081,963 ÷ 162,802 shares) | $12.79 |
Class ADV ($861,267 ÷ 69,433 shares) | $12.40 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)2 | $13.06 |
1 Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
2 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
18 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $12,098,275 |
Securities lending | 299,593 |
Interest | 3,238 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (4,411) |
Total investment income | 12,396,695 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 6,078,746 |
Distribution and service fees | 781,053 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 133,771 |
Transfer agent fees | 1,067,596 |
Trustees’ fees | 38,389 |
State registration fees | 152,233 |
Printing and postage | 68,431 |
Professional fees | 83,073 |
Custodian fees | 130,948 |
Registration and filing fees | 90,647 |
Other | 17,694 |
Total expenses | 8,642,581 |
Less expense reductions | (163,482) |
Net expenses | 8,479,099 |
Net investment income | 3,917,596 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | (6,945,690) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | (12,993) |
Capital gain distributions received from affiliated underlying funds | 4,450 |
(6,954,233) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 90,877,385 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 44,432 |
90,921,817 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 83,967,584 |
Increase in net assets from operations | $87,885,180 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 19 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last three periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Period | Year | |
ended | ended | ended | |
3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | 8-31-10 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | |||
| |||
From operations | |||
Net investment income | $3,917,596 | $341,663 | $276,141 |
Net realized gain (loss) | (6,954,233) | 6,931,480 | 2,324,382 |
Change in net unrealized | |||
appreciation (depreciation) | 90,921,817 | 64,707,640 | (8,884,774) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | |||
from operations | 87,885,180 | 71,980,783 | (6,284,251) |
Distributions to shareholders | |||
From net investment income | |||
Class A | — | (100,122) | (92,302) |
Class I | (1,140,707) | (372,245) | (307,672) |
Class R6 | (240) | — | — |
Class ADV | (117) | (26) | — |
From net realized gain | |||
Class A | (1,042,548) | — | — |
Class C | (12,538) | — | — |
Class I | (1,636,417) | — | — |
Class R6 | (309) | — | — |
Class ADV | (2,537) | — | — |
Total distributions | (3,835,413) | (472,393) | (399,974) |
From Fund share transactions | 979,510,224 | 190,782,100 | 122,565,661 |
Total increase | 1,063,559,991 | 262,290,490 | 115,881,436 |
Net assets | |||
| |||
Beginning of period | 424,778,826 | 162,488,336 | 46,606,900 |
End of period | $1,488,338,817 | $424,778,826 | $162,488,336 |
Undistributed (Accumulated distributions in | |||
excess of) net investment income | $2,194,707 | ($142) | $108,182 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
20 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | 8-31-102 | 8-31-093 | 8-31-083 | 8-31-073 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.98 | $8.66 | $8.10 | $9.08 | $11.16 | $12.81 |
Net investment income4 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.015 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | 0.42 | 3.32 | 0.60 | (0.98)6 | (0.74) | 2.39 |
Total from investment operations | 0.46 | 3.33 | 0.61 | (0.91) | (0.68) | 2.41 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | — | (0.01) | (0.05) | (0.07) | (0.04) | — |
From net realized gain | (0.03) | — | — | —7 | (1.36) | (4.06) |
Total distributions | (0.03) | (0.01) | (0.05) | (0.07) | (1.40) | (4.06) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.41 | $11.98 | $8.66 | $8.10 | $9.08 | $11.16 |
Total return (%)8,9 | 3.92 | 38.4710 | 7.54 | (9.79)6 | (6.62) | 21.02 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $517 | $171 | $75 | $14 | $17 | $13 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 1.33 | 1.3511 | 1.56 | 1.93 | 1.73 | 1.73 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.29 | 1.2511 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
Net investment income | 0.32 | 0.1011 | 0.09 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 0.14 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 41 | 27 | 38 | 58 | 64 | 89 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 7-9-10, holders of Investor Class Shares of the former Robeco Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of the John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund. These shares were first offered on 7-12-10. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Investor Class Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund Class A.
3 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 The amount shown for a share outstanding may differ with the distributions from net investment income for the period due to the timing of distributions in relations to fluctuations of shares outstanding during the period.
6 In 2009, the investment advisor fully reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a transaction not meeting the Fund’s investment guidelines, which otherwise would have reduced total return by 0.11% and net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investment by $0.01 per share.
7 Less than $0.01 per share.
8 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
9 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
10 Not annualized.
11 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 21 |
CLASS C SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.63 |
Net investment loss2 | (0.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.16 |
Total from investment operations | 2.14 |
Less distributions | |
From net realized gain | (0.03) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.74 |
Total return (%)3,4 | 20.225 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $20 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.106 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 2.106 |
Net investment loss | (0.26)6 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 417 |
1 Period from 8-15-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
4 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | 8-31-102 | 8-31-093 | 8-31-083 | 8-31-073 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.33 | $8.92 | $8.34 | $9.35 | $11.45 | $13.05 |
Net investment income4 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.045 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | 0.45 | 3.41 | 0.61 | (1.01)6 | (0.76) | 2.44 |
Total from investment operations | 0.52 | 3.44 | 0.65 | (0.92) | (0.68) | 2.49 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.03) | (0.03) | (0.07) | (0.09) | (0.06) | (0.03) |
From net realized gain | (0.03) | — | — | —7 | (1.36) | (4.06) |
Total distributions | (0.06) | (0.03) | (0.07) | (0.09) | (1.42) | (4.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.79 | $12.33 | $8.92 | $8.34 | $9.35 | $11.45 |
Total return (%) | 4.28 | 38.648 | 7.769 | (9.50)6,9 | (6.41)9 | 21.329 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $948 | $254 | $87 | $33 | $35 | $36 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 0.98 | 0.9910 | 1.28 | 1.69 | 1.48 | 1.48 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.98 | 0.9910 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Net investment income | 0.63 | 0.3710 | 0.41 | 1.33 | 0.80 | 0.38 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 41 | 27 | 38 | 58 | 64 | 89 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 7-9-10, holders of Institutional Class Shares of the former Robeco Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class I shares of the John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund. These shares were first offered on 7-12-10. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Institutional Class Shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund Class I.
3 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 The amount shown for a share outstanding may differ with the distributions from net investment income for the period due to the timing of distributions in relations to fluctuations of shares outstanding during the period.
6 In 2009, the investment advisor fully reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a transaction not meeting the Fund’s investment guidelines, which otherwise would have reduced total return by 0.11% and net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investment by $0.01 per share.
7 Less than $0.01 per share.
8 Not annualized.
9 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
10 Annualized.
22 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
CLASS R2 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $12.43 |
Net investment income2 | 0.01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.34 |
Total from investment operations | 0.35 |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.78 |
Total return (%)3 | 2.824 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —5 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 16.136 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.456 |
Net investment income | 1.006 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 417 |
1 Period from 3-1-12 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Less than $500,000.
6 Annualized.
7 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
CLASS R6 SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.95 |
Net investment income2 | 0.08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.82 |
Total from investment operations | 1.90 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | (0.03) |
From net realized gain | (0.03) |
Total distributions | (0.06) |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.79 |
Total return (%)3 | 17.454 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $2 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 4.225 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 0.995 |
Net investment income | 1.255 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 416 |
1 Period from 9-1-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 23 |
CLASS ADV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | 8-31-102 | |||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $11.97 | $8.65 | $8.86 | |||
Net investment income (loss)3 | 0.04 | 0.01 | —4 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.43 | 3.32 | (0.21) | |||
Total from investment operations | 0.47 | 3.33 | (0.21) | |||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.01) | (0.01) | — | |||
From net realized gain | (0.03) | — | — | |||
Total distributions | (0.04) | (0.01) | — | |||
Net asset value, end of period | $12.40 | $11.97 | $8.65 | |||
Total return (%)5 | 3.94 | 38.506 | (2.37)6 | |||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1 | —7 | —7 | |||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 4.18 | 5.788 | 1.428 | |||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.25 | 1.258 | 1.258 | |||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.37 | 0.158 | (0.37)8 | |||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 41 | 27 | 389 |
1 For the seven-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 Period from 7-12-10 (inception date) to 8-31-10.
3 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
4 Less than ($0.005) per share.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Less than $500,000.
8 Annualized.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 9-1-09 to 8-31-10.
24 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital with current income as a secondary objective.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A and Class C shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class R2 shares are available only to certain retirement plans. Class R6 shares are available only to certain retirement plans, institutions and other investors. Class ADV shares are available only to investors who acquired Class A shares as a result of the reorganization of the Robeco Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) into the Fund and are closed to new investors. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ. Certain Class I shares may be exchanged for Class R6 shares within one year after the commencement of operations of Class R6 shares.
At the close of business on July 9, 2010, the Fund acquired substantially all the assets and assumed the liabilities of the Predecessor Fund pursuant to an agreement and plan of reorganization, in exchange for Class A and Class I shares of the Fund. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the legal survivor, however, the accounting and performance history of the Investor Class and Institutional Class shares of the Predecessor Fund have been redesignated as that of Class A and Class I shares of the Fund, respectively.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 25 |
As of March 31, 2012, all investments are categorized as Level 1, except for repurchase agreements which are Level 2, under the hierarchy described above. Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Repurchase agreements. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. When the Fund enters into a repurchase agreement, it receives collateral which is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian. The collateral amount is marked-to-market and monitored on a daily basis to ensure that the collateral held is in an amount not less than the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus any accrued interest. In the event of a default by the counterparty, realization of the collateral proceeds could be delayed, during which time the collateral value may decline.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Foreign taxes are provided for based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which it invests. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Real estate investment trusts. The Fund may invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and, as a result, will estimate the components of distributions from these securities. Such estimates are revised when actual components of distributions are known. Distributions from REITs received in excess of income may be recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain.
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in JHCIT, an affiliate of the Fund, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any
26 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund has $1,233,400 of short-term capital loss carryforward available to offset future net realized capital gains.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the year ended March 31, 2012, period ended March 31, 2011 and year ended August 31, 2010 was as follows:
MARCH 31, 2012 | MARCH 31, 2011 | AUGUST 31, 2010 | |||
|
|||||
Ordinary Income | $2,066,615 | $472,393 | $399,974 | ||
Long-Term Capital Gain | $1,768,798 | — | — |
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $2,196,062 of undistributed ordinary income.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 27 |
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management agreement with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.800% of the first $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.775% of the next $500,000,000; (c) 0.750% of the next $500,000,000; (d) 0.725% of the next $1,000,000,000; and (e) 0.700% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $2,500,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with Robeco Investment Management, Inc. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses for each share class of the Fund. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business. The reimbursements are such that these expenses will not exceed 1.35%, 2.10%, 1.00%, 1.45%, 0.99% and 1.25% for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R2, Class R6 and Class ADV shares, respectively. The expense reimbursements will continue in effect until at least July 31, 2012 for Class A and Class C shares, and thereafter until terminated by the Adviser, July 9, 2012 for Class I and Class ADV shares and June 30, 2013 for Class R2 and R6 shares. Prior to January 1, 2012 for Class A shares and July 1, 2011 for Class I and Class ADV shares, the fee waivers and/or reimbursements were such that these expenses would not exceed 1.25%, 1.00% and 1.25% for Class A, Class I and Class ADV shares, respectively.
28 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
For the year ended March 31, 2012, the expense reductions amounted to the following:
EXPENSE | |||||
CLASS | REDUCTIONS | ||||
|
|||||
Class A | $137,677 | ||||
Class C | 93 | ||||
Class I | — | ||||
Class R2 | 1,223 | ||||
Class R6 | 8,589 | ||||
Class ADV | 15,900 | ||||
Total | $163,482 |
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to a net annual effective rate of 0.77% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A, Class C, Class R2 and Class ADV shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. In addition, under a service plan for Class R2 shares, the Fund pays for certain other services. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rates of distribution and service fees under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund’s shares.
CLASS | 12b–1 FEE | SERVICE FEE | |||
|
|||||
Class A | 0.30% | — | |||
Class C | 1.00% | — | |||
Class R2 | 0.25% | 0.25% | |||
Class ADV | 0.25% | — |
Currently, only 0.25% is charged to Class A shares for 12b-1 fees and 0.00% is charged to Class R2 shares for service fees.
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $1,282,967 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $176,241 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $1,099,109 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers and $7,617 was paid as sales commissions to sales personnel of Signator Investors, Inc., a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser.
Class C shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs). Class C shares that are redeemed within one year of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on the lesser of the current market value at the time of redemption or the original purchase cost of the shares being redeemed. Proceeds from CDSCs are used to compensate the Distributor for providing distribution-related services in connection with the sale of these shares. During the year ended March 31, 2012, CDSCs received by the Distributor amounted to $95 for Class C shares.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 29 |
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $742,782 | $593,404 | $39,218 | $49,864 |
Class C | 36,893 | 7,552 | 387 | 122 |
Class I | — | 465,420 | 87,490 | 18,141 |
Class R2 | 21 | 3 | 1,241 | 2 |
Class R6 | — | 90 | 8,607 | 15 |
Class ADV | 1,357 | 1,127 | 15,290 | 287 |
Total | $781,053 | $1,067,596 | $152,233 | $68,431 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
30 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the year ended March 31, 2012, period ended March 31, 2011 and year ended August 31, 2010 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Period ended 3-31-111 | Year ended 8-31-10 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 40,929,038 | $467,151,243 | 7,005,591 | $77,872,436 | 8,777,014 | $83,785,587 |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 93,424 | 988,426 | 8,933 | 97,188 | 10,325 | 90,650 |
Repurchased | (13,637,297) | (152,469,459) | (1,470,217) | (15,870,855) | (1,798,769) | (16,412,636) |
Net increase | 27,385,165 | $315,670,210 | 5,544,307 | $62,098,769 | 6,988,570 | $67,463,601 |
Class C shares (Period from 8-15-11, inception date, to 3-31-12) | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 1,637,864 | $19,443,043 | — | — | — | — |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 1,111 | 12,086 | — | — | — | — |
Repurchased | (45,172) | (501,404) | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 1,593,803 | $18,953,725 | — | — | — | — |
Class I shares | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 64,864,977 | $773,298,013 | 11,421,411 | $135,086,113 | 6,811,708 | $64,123,319 |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 77,502 | 843,998 | 13,096 | 146,545 | 33,541 | 302,876 |
Repurchased | (11,396,628) | (132,055,818) | (601,401) | (6,597,427) | (1,000,633) | (9,349,135) |
Net increase | 53,545,851 | $642,086,193 | 10,833,106 | $128,635,231 | 5,844,616 | $55,077,060 |
Class R2 shares (Period from 3-1-12, inception date, to 3-31-12) | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 8,045 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 8,045 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — |
Class R6 shares (Period from 9-1-11, inception date, to 3-31-12) | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 175,316 | $2,180,325 | — | — | — | — |
Repurchased | (12,514) | (157,180) | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 162,802 | $2,023,145 | — | — | — | — |
Class ADV shares2 | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 70,774 | $770,866 | 4,108 | $48,100 | 2,822 | $25,000 |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 241 | 2,537 | — | — | — | — |
Repurchased | (8,512) | (96,452) | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 62,503 | $676,951 | 4,108 | $48,100 | 2,822 | $25,000 |
Net increase | 82,758,169 | $979,510,224 | 16,381,521 | $190,782,100 | 12,836,008 | $122,565,661 |
|
1For the seven-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to March 31.
2 The inception date for Class ADV shares is 7-12-10.
Affiliates of the Fund owned 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class R2 on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $1,284,374,754 and $308,797,606, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 31 |
Note 7 — Reorganization
At the close of business on July 9, 2010, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of the Predecessor Fund in exchange for the Class A and Class I shares of the Fund. The Fund had no assets, liabilities or operations prior to the reorganization.
The Agreement provided for (a) the acquisition of all the assets, subject to all of the liabilities, of the Predecessor Fund in exchange for a representative amount of shares of the Fund; (b) the liquidation of the Predecessor Fund; and (c) the distribution to the Predecessor Fund’s shareholders of the Fund’s shares. The reorganization was intended to allow the Fund to be better positioned to increase asset size and achieve additional economies of scale by achieving net prices on securities trades and spread fixed expenses over a larger asset base. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the legal survivor, however, the accounting and performance history of the Investor Class and Institutional Class of the Predecessor Fund have been redesignated as that of Class A and Class I of the Fund.
Based on the opinion of tax counsel, the reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized by the Predecessor Fund or its shareholders. In addition, the expenses of the reorganization were borne by the Advisers of both the Predecessor Fund and the Fund. The effective time of the reorganization occurred immediately after the close of regularly scheduled trading on the NYSE on July 9, 2010. The following outlines the reorganization:
ACQUIRED NET | DEPRECIATION OF | |||
ASSET VALUE OF THE | ACQUIRED FUND’S | SHARES ISSUED | TOTAL NET ASSETS | |
ACQUIRED FUND | ACQUIRED FUND | INVESTMENTS | BY THE FUND | AFTER COMBINATION |
| ||||
Robeco Boston Partners | $154,240,210 | ($5,243,829) | 17,142,708 | $154,240,210 |
Mid Cap Value Fund |
32 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of
John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods ending August 31, 2010, March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The financial highlights of the Fund for periods ending on or before August 31, 2009 were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm, whose report dated October 27, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 33 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund paid $1,768,798 in capital gain dividends.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
34 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 35 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
36 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 37 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
38 | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | Robeco Investment Management, Inc. |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | |
Patti McGill Peterson* | Principal distributor |
Gregory A. Russo | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
John G. Vrysen† | |
Custodian | |
Officers | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Transfer agent |
John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | |
Andrew G. Arnott | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Legal counsel |
K&L Gates LLP | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Independent registered |
public accounting firm | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 39 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund. | 3630A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
A look at performance
Total returns for the period ended March 31, 2012
Average annual total returns (%) | Cumulative total returns (%) | ||||||
with maximum sales charge | with maximum sales charge | ||||||
| |||||||
1-year | 5-year | 10-year | 1-year | 5-year | 10-year | ||
| |||||||
Class A1,2 | –12.79 | –3.45 | 6.27 | –12.79 | –16.09 | 83.74 | |
| |||||||
Class I1,2,3 | –7.87 | –2.39 | 6.86 | –7.87 | –11.38 | 94.19 | |
| |||||||
Class NAV1,2,3 | –7.70 | –1.95 | 7.36 | –7.70 | –9.38 | 103.47 | |
|
Performance figures assume all dividends have been reinvested. Figures reflect maximum sales charge on Class A shares of 5%. Sales charges are not applicable for Class I or Class NAV shares.
The expense ratios of the Fund, both net (including any fee waivers or expense limitations) and gross (excluding any fee waivers or expense limitations), are set forth according to the most recent publicly available prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from those disclosed in the Financial highlights tables in this report. The fee waivers and expense limitations are contractual at least until 2-11-13 for Class A and 6-30-12 for Class I. Had the fee waivers and expense limitations not been in place gross expenses would apply. For Class NAV the net expenses equal the gross expenses. The expense ratios are as follows:
Class A | Class I | Class NAV | ||||||
Net (%) | 1.60 | 1.18 | 1.17 | |||||
Gross (%) | 14.68 | 12.93 | 1.17 |
The returns reflect past results and should not be considered indicative of future performance. The return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-225-5291 or visit the Fund’s Web site at www.jhfunds.com.
The performance table above and the chart on the next page do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Fund’s performance results reflect any applicable expense reductions, without which the expenses would increase and results would have been less favorable.
6 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Without | With maximum | ||||
Start date | sales charge | sales charge | Index 1 | Index 2 | |
| |||||
Class I3 | 3-31-02 | $19,419 | $19,419 | $18,941 | $19,515 |
| |||||
Class NAV3 | 3-31-02 | 20,347 | 20,347 | 18,941 | 19,515 |
|
MSCI World ex-USA Index (gross of foreign withholding taxes on dividends) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States of America.
MSCI World ex-USA Value Index (gross of foreign withholding taxes on dividends) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States of America, that have higher than average value characteristics.
It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index figures do not reflect sales charges, which would have resulted in lower values if they did.
1 After the close of business on 2-11-11, holders of Class A shares of the former Optique International Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund. These shares were first offered on 2-14-11. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Class A shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund Class A. Class I shares were first offered on 2-14-11 and Class NAV shares were first offered on 12-16-11. Returns prior to these dates are those of Class A shares recalculated to apply the gross fees and expenses of Class I and Class NAV shares, respectively.
2 In October 2011, the adviser made a voluntary payment to the Fund of $6,950, or approximately $0.018 per share. Without this payment, performance would have been lower.
3 For certain types of investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectuses.
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 7 |
Management’s discussion of
Fund performance
By John Hancock Asset Management
a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC
International developed stock markets lost ground during the 12-month period ended March 31, 2012, as the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI World ex-USA Index, declined 6.19%, while the average foreign large-cap value fund monitored by Morningstar, Inc. lost 7.24%. The markets were weighed down in part by a downgrade of the U.S. sovereign debt rating in August, mediocre economic growth in developed nations and growing concerns about Europe’s sovereign debt crisis. In the final months of the period, share prices staged a partial rebound in the wake of the European Central Bank’s December launch of a low-cost loan program for the region’s ailing banks and progress in Greece’s debt negotiations.
During the 12-month period, John Hancock International Value Equity Fund’s Class A shares declined 8.20%, excluding sales charges, trailing the benchmark index and peer group average. On the negative side, our picks in France and Germany detracted, as did a sizable underweighting and unrewarding picks in Switzerland relative to the benchmark. At the stock level, significant contributors included South African consumer products company Tiger Brands, Ltd., Japanese drug store operator Tsuruha Holdings Inc. and South Korea’s LG Display Co. Ltd. Detractors included French banks Societe Generale S.A. and BNP Paribas S.A., as well as Japanese broker Nomura Holdings, Inc., all of which we were in the process of selling at period end. Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse Group AG and Canadian natural gas producer Encana Corp. also detracted. The Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark index was aided by stock selection in utilities and telecommunication services. Conversely, security selection in health care and an underweighting in consumer staples hurt the Fund’s results.
At March 31, 2012, the Fund’s exposure to eurozone banks was 1.65% as compared to the MSCI World ex-USA Index weighting of 3.18%. (This does not include the Fund’s holdings in banks in non-eurozone countries, i.e. those that did not adopt the euro as their currency, such as Switzerland and Norway.) The Fund’s remaining eurozone exposures at period end were in Deutsche Bank in Germany and Banco Santander in Spain, the latter of which we sold shortly after the period ended. We continue to monitor the risks in banks and stand ready to take further action to reduce the Fund’s eurozone banking exposure should conditions in Europe worsen.
This commentary reflects the views of the portfolio managers through the end of the period discussed in this report. The managers’ statements reflect their own opinions. As such, they are in no way guarantees of future events and are not intended to be used as investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific security. They are also subject to change at any time as market and other conditions warrant.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
International investing involves special risks such as political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting standards and financial reporting. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
▪ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
▪ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,150.90 | $8.60 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,152.00 | 6.35 |
|
For the class noted below, the example assumes an account value of $1,000 on December 16, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 12-16-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class NAV | $1,000.00 | $1,140.50 | $3.38 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 9 |
Your expenses
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-123 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,017.00 | $8.07 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,019.10 | 5.96 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,019.60 | 5.45 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.60%, and 1.18% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.08% for Class NAV shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 107/366 (to reflect the period).
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
10 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (11.8% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Nestle SA | 1.5% | Techtronic Industries Company | 1.1% | |
|
| |||
Magna International, Inc. | 1.3% | Santos, Ltd. | 1.1% | |
|
| |||
CNOOC, Ltd. | 1.2% | Electrolux AB | 1.1% | |
|
| |||
Husky Energy, Inc. | 1.2% | Barclays PLC | 1.1% | |
|
| |||
Honda Motor Company, Ltd. | 1.1% | Novartis AG | 1.1% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Financials | 19.8% | Consumer Staples | 7.5% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 13.8% | Utilities | 5.9% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 11.0% | Telecommunication Services | 5.5% | |
|
| |||
Energy | 10.3% | Information Technology | 4.0% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 9.3% | Short-Term Investments & Other | 4.8% | |
|
| |||
Materials | 8.1% | |||
|
||||
Top Ten Countries1,2,3 | ||||
| ||||
Japan | 19.6% | Hong Kong | 5.9% | |
|
| |||
United Kingdom | 14.0% | France | 5.8% | |
|
| |||
Germany | 8.1% | Switzerland | 4.6% | |
|
| |||
Canada | 7.8% | Netherlands | 4.2% | |
|
| |||
Australia | 6.3% | China | 3.0% | |
|
|
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash, cash equivalents and securities lending collateral not included.
3 International investing involves special risks such as political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting standards and financial reporting. Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 11 |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 93.3% | $109,794,723 | |
| ||
(Cost $97,805,073) | ||
Australia 6.3% | 7,393,330 | |
AGL Energy, Ltd. | 64,550 | 986,440 |
| ||
Amcor, Ltd. | 114,677 | 884,010 |
| ||
BHP Billiton, Ltd. | 32,515 | 1,175,941 |
| ||
BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR | 338 | 24,471 |
| ||
National Australia Bank, Ltd. | 37,518 | 956,462 |
| ||
Santos, Ltd. | 90,335 | 1,335,755 |
| ||
Sonic Healthcare, Ltd. | 81,038 | 1,053,522 |
| ||
Westpac Banking Corp. | 43,056 | 976,729 |
Austria 1.5% | 1,785,965 | |
OMV AG | 30,114 | 1,070,304 |
| ||
Telekom Austria AG | 61,398 | 715,661 |
Bermuda 0.9% | 1,025,894 | |
Hiscox, Ltd. | 161,886 | 1,025,894 |
Canada 7.8% | 9,166,909 | |
Bank of Montreal | 18,145 | 1,078,749 |
| ||
Bombardier, Inc. | 185,894 | 771,569 |
| ||
Encana Corp. (L) | 62,610 | 1,229,666 |
| ||
Husky Energy, Inc. (L) | 53,457 | 1,360,207 |
| ||
Magna International, Inc. (L) | 31,473 | 1,500,683 |
| ||
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. | 19,135 | 873,636 |
| ||
Sun Life Financial, Inc. | 943 | 22,340 |
| ||
Sun Life Financial, Inc. (Toronto Stock Exchange) (L) | 50,504 | 1,198,486 |
| ||
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (L) | 13,332 | 1,131,573 |
Chile 0.8% | 971,321 | |
Enersis SA, ADR | 48,109 | 971,321 |
China 3.0% | 3,546,132 | |
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., H Shares | 1,114,000 | 1,210,503 |
| ||
CNOOC, Ltd. | 695,000 | 1,420,767 |
| ||
Sinotrans, Ltd., H Shares | 4,885,000 | 914,862 |
France 5.8% | 6,781,914 | |
BNP Paribas SA | 211 | 10,023 |
| ||
Cie de Saint-Gobain | 21,259 | 950,049 |
| ||
GDF Suez | 35,463 | 915,522 |
| ||
Sanofi | 11,877 | 920,797 |
12 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
France (continued) | ||
Societe BIC SA | 9,563 | $959,361 |
| ||
Societe Generale SA (I) | 318 | 9,299 |
| ||
Total SA | 33,916 | 1,178,270 |
| ||
Vinci SA | 20,008 | 1,043,883 |
| ||
Vivendi SA | 43,239 | 794,710 |
Germany 8.1% | 9,527,002 | |
Allianz SE | 7,525 | 899,300 |
| ||
BASF SE | 12,358 | 1,082,131 |
| ||
Bayer AG | 14,044 | 988,664 |
| ||
Deutsche Bank AG | 19,999 | 994,905 |
| ||
Deutsche Boerse AG | 13,148 | 885,273 |
| ||
E.ON AG | 42,848 | 1,026,290 |
| ||
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG | 6,046 | 912,401 |
| ||
Rheinmetall AG | 17,591 | 1,042,464 |
| ||
Rhoen-Klinikum AG | 45,590 | 915,567 |
| ||
Siemens AG | 7,728 | 780,007 |
Hong Kong 5.9% | 6,941,686 | |
China Mobile, Ltd. | 109,000 | 1,200,536 |
| ||
Guangdong Investment, Ltd. | 1,518,000 | 1,053,936 |
| ||
Hang Lung Group, Ltd. | 174,000 | 1,107,717 |
| ||
Swire Pacific, Ltd., Class A | 79,500 | 890,702 |
| ||
Swire Properties, Ltd. | 55,650 | 138,701 |
| ||
Techtronic Industries Company | 986,500 | 1,339,473 |
| ||
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, Ltd. | 343,500 | 1,210,621 |
Israel 0.9% | 1,029,083 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. | 22,224 | 1,000,019 |
| ||
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., ADR | 645 | 29,064 |
Japan 19.6% | 23,112,921 | |
Aderans Company, Ltd. (I) | 61,800 | 705,298 |
| ||
Aisin Seiki Company, Ltd. | 34,200 | 1,216,096 |
| ||
Asahi Glass Company, Ltd. | 117,000 | 1,002,984 |
| ||
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | 23,700 | 979,274 |
| ||
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Ltd. (L) | 50,100 | 919,535 |
| ||
Disco Corp. | 15,600 | 864,989 |
| ||
East Japan Railway Company | 13,100 | 828,130 |
| ||
Fujitsu, Ltd. | 175,000 | 924,375 |
| ||
Honda Motor Company, Ltd. | 35,000 | 1,345,379 |
| ||
JGC Corp. (L) | 37,000 | 1,151,007 |
| ||
Komatsu, Ltd. | 36,700 | 1,051,168 |
| ||
Kyocera Corp. | 11,400 | 1,055,259 |
| ||
Mitsubishi Corp. (L) | 46,400 | 1,081,774 |
| ||
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 219,100 | 1,101,693 |
| ||
Nidec Corp. (L) | 10,900 | 995,062 |
| ||
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | 18,300 | 832,717 |
| ||
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 6,700 | 29,878 |
| ||
Secom Company, Ltd. | 19,600 | 964,346 |
| ||
Sony Corp. | 53,600 | 1,115,055 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 13 |
Shares | Value | |
Japan (continued) | ||
Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd. | 250,000 | $1,072,793 |
| ||
Tokyo Electron, Ltd. | 16,000 | 917,145 |
| ||
Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. | 39,000 | 1,012,703 |
| ||
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | 17,000 | 1,003,977 |
| ||
Yamada Denki Company, Ltd. | 15,000 | 942,284 |
Netherlands 4.2% | 5,004,499 | |
Aegon NV (I) | 188,700 | 1,046,735 |
| ||
Heineken Holding NV | 24,478 | 1,145,603 |
| ||
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV — NY Shares (I) | 1,028 | 20,920 |
| ||
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (I) | 36,990 | 749,676 |
| ||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares | 32,208 | 1,128,556 |
| ||
TNT Express NV | 73,834 | 913,009 |
Norway 1.9% | 2,299,203 | |
DNB ASA | 96,581 | 1,240,482 |
| ||
Fred Olsen Energy ASA | 26,976 | 1,058,721 |
Singapore 2.8% | 3,264,768 | |
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | 98,500 | 1,110,545 |
| ||
Fraser and Neave, Ltd. | 201,000 | 1,070,998 |
| ||
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd. | 434,000 | 1,083,225 |
South Africa 1.0% | 1,152,750 | |
Tiger Brands, Ltd. | 32,788 | 1,152,750 |
South Korea 0.8% | 960,526 | |
POSCO | 2,788 | 937,592 |
| ||
POSCO, ADR | 274 | 22,934 |
Spain 1.5% | 1,739,794 | |
Banco Santander SA | 120,209 | 924,131 |
| ||
Telefonica SA | 48,429 | 794,461 |
| ||
Telefonica SA, ADR | 1,292 | 21,202 |
Sweden 1.9% | 2,295,654 | |
Electrolux AB, Series B (L) | 60,049 | 1,269,295 |
| ||
Securitas AB, Series B | 106,348 | 1,026,359 |
Switzerland 4.6% | 5,367,910 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG (I) | 39,737 | 1,132,106 |
| ||
Credit Suisse Group AG, ADR | 864 | 24,633 |
| ||
Nestle SA | 28,067 | 1,766,389 |
| ||
Novartis AG | 22,007 | 1,218,845 |
| ||
Novartis AG, ADR | 515 | 28,536 |
| ||
Xstrata PLC | 69,919 | 1,197,401 |
United Kingdom 14.0% | 16,427,462 | |
Anglo American PLC | 28,719 | 1,072,613 |
| ||
AstraZeneca PLC | 20,363 | 905,562 |
| ||
Aviva PLC | 206,920 | 1,097,520 |
| ||
Barclays PLC | 330,446 | 1,247,974 |
| ||
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC | 77,711 | 839,831 |
| ||
Debenhams PLC | 873,219 | 1,127,765 |
| ||
Diageo PLC | 43,783 | 1,054,251 |
14 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | ||
United Kingdom (continued) | |||
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 40,915 | $913,646 | |
| |||
HSBC Holdings PLC | 116,793 | 1,036,701 | |
| |||
National Grid PLC | 97,476 | 983,525 | |
| |||
Reed Elsevier PLC | 117,663 | 1,042,528 | |
| |||
Smith & Nephew PLC | 102,322 | 1,037,878 | |
| |||
Smith & Nephew PLC, ADR (L) | 537 | 27,119 | |
| |||
Standard Chartered PLC (I) | 43,496 | 1,084,629 | |
| |||
Unilever PLC | 28,488 | 940,409 | |
| |||
United Utilities Group PLC | 100,769 | 969,397 | |
| |||
Vodafone Group PLC | 378,872 | 1,046,114 | |
Preferred Securities 1.9% | $2,241,143 | ||
| |||
(Cost $2,039,646) | |||
Brazil 1.9% | 2,241,143 | ||
Petroleo Brasileiro SA | 84,830 | 1,085,092 | |
| |||
Vale SA | 50,900 | 1,156,051 | |
Yield | Shares | Value | |
Securities Lending Collateral 8.4% | $9,945,923 | ||
| |||
(Cost $9,945,520) | |||
John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (W) | 0.3731% (Y) | 993,738 | 9,945,923 |
Total investments (Cost $109,790,239)† 103.6% | $121,981,789 | ||
| |||
Other assets and liabilities, net (3.6%) | ($4,272,205) | ||
| |||
Total net assets 100.0% | $117,709,584 | ||
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(I) Non-income producing security.
(L) All or a portion of this security is on loan as of 3-31-12.
(W) Investment is an affiliate of the Fund, the adviser and/or subadviser. Also, it represents the investment of securities lending collateral received.
(Y) The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of 3-31-12.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $109,852,278. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $12,129,511, of which $12,847,324 related to appreciated investment securities and $717,813 related to depreciated investment securities.
The Fund had the following sector composition as a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12:
Financials | 19.8% | ||
Industrials | 13.8% | ||
Consumer Discretionary | 11.0% | ||
Energy | 10.3% | ||
Health Care | 9.3% | ||
Materials | 8.1% | ||
Consumer Staples | 7.5% | ||
Utilities | 5.9% | ||
Telecommunication Services | 5.5% | ||
Information Technology | 4.0% | ||
Short-Term Investments & Other | 4.8% |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 15 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Cost $99,844,719) including | |
$9,510,558 of securities loaned | $112,035,866 |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Cost $9,945,520) | 9,945,923 |
Total investments, at value (Cost $109,790,239) | 121,981,789 |
Cash | 5,129,291 |
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $110,977) | 110,764 |
Dividends and interest receivable | 497,004 |
Receivable for securities lending income | 10,260 |
Receivable due from adviser | 373 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 18,153 |
Total assets | 127,747,634 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for fund shares repurchased | 6,947 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 9,945,568 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 5,563 |
Transfer agent fees | 526 |
Trustees’ fees | 40 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 79,406 |
Total liabilities | 10,038,050 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $103,818,873 |
Undistributed net investment income | 820,698 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign | |
currency transactions | 878,358 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation | |
of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 12,191,655 |
Net assets | $117,709,584 |
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($2,925,780 ÷ 356,149 shares) | $8.22 |
Class I ($743,939 ÷ 90,590 shares) | $8.21 |
Class NAV ($114,039,865 ÷ 13,874,268 shares) | $8.22 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)1 | $8.65 |
1 On single retail sales of less than $50,000. On sales of $50,000 or more and on group sales the offering price is reduced.
16 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the year ended 3-31-12
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $1,206,886 |
Securities lending | 18,366 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (84,286) |
Total investment income | 1,140,966 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 311,174 |
Distribution and service fees | 6,985 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 9,913 |
Transfer agent fees | 2,879 |
Trustees’ fees | 1,476 |
State registration fees | 23,771 |
Printing and postage | 6,188 |
Professional fees | 41,229 |
Custodian fees | 29,078 |
Registration and filing fees | 29,360 |
Total expenses | 462,053 |
Less expense reductions | (72,585) |
Net expenses | 389,468 |
Net investment income | 751,498 |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 993,153 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | (40) |
Foreign currency transactions | 123,045 |
1,116,158 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | 11,916,999 |
Investments in affiliated issuers | 403 |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (1,399) |
11,916,003 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 13,032,161 |
Increase in net assets from operations | $13,783,659 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 17 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statements of changes in net assets
These Statements of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the last three periods. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Year | Year | Year | |
ended | ended | ended | |
3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | 10-31-10 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | |||
| |||
From operations | |||
Net investment income | $751,498 | $6,302 | $30,644 |
Net realized gain | 1,116,158 | 210,201 | 4,881,630 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 11,916,003 | 53,725 | (2,718,136) |
Increase in net assets resulting from operations | 13,783,659 | 270,228 | 2,194,138 |
Distributions to shareholders | |||
From net investment income | |||
Class A | (19,630) | (102,551) | (168,896) |
Class I | (3,078) | — | — |
Class NAV | (34,119) | — | — |
From net realized gain | |||
Class A | (18,251) | (766,235) | — |
Class I | (1,758) | — | — |
Total distributions | (76,836) | (868,786) | (168,896) |
Contribution from adviser2 | 6,950 | — | — |
From Fund share transactions | 100,946,197 | 371,078 | (28,639,625) |
Total increase (decrease) | 114,659,970 | (227,480) | (26,614,383) |
Net assets | |||
| |||
Beginning of year | 3,049,614 | 3,277,094 | 29,891,477 |
End of year | $117,709,584 | $3,049,614 | $3,277,094 |
Undistributed net investment income | $820,698 | $2,511 | $95,016 |
1 For the five-month period ended 3-31-11. The fund changed its fiscal year end from October 31 to March 31.
2 In October 2011, the adviser made a voluntary payment to the fund.
18 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111,2 | 10-31-103 | 10-31-093 | 10-31-083 | 10-31-073 |
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.09 | $11.26 | $9.90 | $7.97 | $$18.21 | $16.62 |
Net investment income | 0.144 | 0.024 | 0.034 | 0.074 | 0.284 | 0.26 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||
on investments | (0.92)5 | 0.79 | 1.396 | 2.546 | (7.82)6 | 3.066 |
Total from investment operations | (0.78) | 0.81 | 1.42 | 2.61 | (7.54) | 3.32 |
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.06) | (0.28) | (0.06) | (0.68) | (0.25) | (0.26) |
From net realized gain | (0.05) | (2.70) | — | — | (2.45) | (1.47) |
Total distributions | (0.11) | (2.98) | (0.06) | (0.68) | (2.70) | (1.73) |
Contribution from adviser | 0.027 | — | — | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $8.22 | $9.09 | $11.26 | $9.90 | $7.97 | $18.21 |
Total return (%) | (8.20)7,8 | 9.138,9 | 14.468 | 35.618 | (48.17) | 21.61 |
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3 | $3 | $3 | $30 | $24 | $111 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average | ||||||
net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 3.73 | 16.0510 | 6.71 | 2.68 | 1.56 | 1.38 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.60 | 1.7710 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.56 | 1.38 |
Net investment income | 1.68 | 0.4810 | 0.33 | 0.88 | 2.09 | 1.58 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 21 | 1211 | 80 | 123 | 13 | 21 |
1 For the five-month period ended 3-31-11. The fund changed its fiscal year end from October 31 to March 31.
2 After the close of business on 2-11-11, holders of Class A shares of the former Optique International Value Fund (the Predecessor Fund) became owners of an equal number of full and fractional Class A shares of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund. These shares were first offered on 2-14-11. Additionally, the accounting and performance history of the Class A shares of the Predecessor Fund was redesignated as that of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund Class A.
3 Audited by previous independent registered public accounting firm.
4 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
5 The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
6 Includes redemption fees retained by the Fund. Such redemption fees represent less than $0.01 per share.
7 In October 2011, the adviser made a voluntary payment to the fund of $6,950. Without this payment, performance would have been lower.
8 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
9 Not annualized.
10 Annualized.
11 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 11-1-10 to 3-31-11.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 19 |
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-12 | 3-31-111 | ||||
Per share operating performance | ||||||
| ||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $9.09 | $8.98 | ||||
Net investment income2 | 0.19 | 0.02 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (0.95)3 | 0.09 | ||||
Total from investment operations | (0.76) | 0.11 | ||||
Less distributions | ||||||
From net investment income | (0.09) | — | ||||
From net realized gain | (0.05) | — | ||||
Total distributions | (0.14) | — | ||||
Contribution from adviser | 0.024 | — | ||||
Net asset value, end of period | $8.21 | $9.09 | ||||
Total return (%) | (7.87)4,5 | 1.226 | ||||
Ratios and supplemental data | ||||||
| ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1 | —7 | ||||
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | ||||||
Expenses before reductions | 7.59 | 12.908 | ||||
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.18 | 1.188 | ||||
Net investment income | 2.36 | 1.898 | ||||
Portfolio turnover (%) | 21 | 129 |
1 Period from 2-14-11 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.
4 In October 2011, the adviser made a voluntary payment to the fund of $6,950. Without this payment, performance would have been lower.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the periods shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Less than $500,000.
8 Annualized.
9 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 11-1-10 to 3-31-11.
CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $7.21 |
Net investment income2 | 0.05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.96 |
Total from investment operations | 1.01 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | —3 |
Net asset value, end of period | $8.22 |
Total return (%) | 14.054 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $114 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 1.085 |
Expenses net of fee waivers and credits | 1.085 |
Net investment income | 2.215 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 216 |
1 Period from 12-16-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Portfolio turnover is shown for the period from 4-1-11 to 3-31-12.
20 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock International Value Equity Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class NAV shares are sold to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 21 |
The following is a summary of the values by input classification of the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2012, by major security category or type:
LEVEL 3 | ||||
LEVEL 2 | SIGNIFICANT | |||
TOTAL MARKET | LEVEL 1 | SIGNIFICANT | UNOBSERVABLE | |
VALUE AT 3-31-12 | QUOTED PRICE | OBSERVABLE INPUTS | INPUTS | |
| ||||
Common Stocks | ||||
Australia | $7,393,330 | $24,471 | $7,368,859 | — |
Austria | 1,785,965 | — | 1,785,965 | — |
Bermuda | 1,025,894 | — | 1,025,894 | — |
Canada | 9,166,909 | 9,166,909 | — | — |
Chile | 971,321 | 971,321 | — | — |
China | 3,546,132 | — | 3,546,132 | — |
France | 6,781,914 | — | 6,781,914 | — |
Germany | 9,527,002 | — | 9,527,002 | — |
Hong Kong | 6,941,686 | — | 6,941,686 | — |
Israel | 1,029,083 | 29,064 | 1,000,019 | — |
Japan | 23,112,921 | — | 23,112,921 | — |
Netherlands | 5,004,499 | 20,920 | 4,983,579 | — |
Norway | 2,299,203 | — | 2,299,203 | — |
Singapore | 3,264,768 | — | 3,264,768 | — |
South Africa | 1,152,750 | — | 1,152,750 | — |
South Korea | 960,526 | 22,934 | 937,592 | — |
Spain | 1,739,794 | 21,202 | 1,718,592 | — |
Sweden | 2,295,654 | — | 2,295,654 | — |
Switzerland | 5,367,910 | 53,169 | 5,314,741 | — |
United Kingdom | 16,427,462 | 27,119 | 16,400,343 | — |
Preferred Securities | — | |||
Brazil | 2,241,143 | 2,241,143 | — | — |
Securities Lending | ||||
Collateral | 9,945,923 | 9,945,923 | — | — |
| ||||
Total Investments in | ||||
Securities | $121,981,789 | $22,524,175 | $99,457,614 | — |
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the year ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Investments by the Fund in open-end mutual funds, including John Hancock Collateral Investment Trust (JHCIT), are valued at their respective net asset values each business day. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rates supplied by an independent pricing service. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading.
Other portfolio securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees. Generally, trading in non-U.S. securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of trading on the NYSE. Significant market events that affect the values of non-U.S. securities may occur between the time when the valuation of the securities is generally determined and the close of the NYSE. During significant
22 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
market events, these securities will be valued at fair value, as determined in good faith, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The Fund may use a fair valuation model to value non-U.S. securities in order to adjust for events which may occur between the close of foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Securities lending. The Fund may lend its securities to earn additional income. It receives cash collateral from the borrower in an amount not less than the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will invest its collateral in JHCIT, an affiliate of the Fund, and as a result, the Fund will receive the benefit of any gains and bear any losses generated by JHCIT. Although risk of the loss of the securities lent is mitigated by holding the collateral, the Fund could experience a delay in recovering its securities and a possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the securities or if collateral investments decline in value. The Fund may receive compensation for lending its securities by retaining a portion of the return on the investment of the collateral and compensation from fees earned from borrowers of the securities. Net income received from JHCIT is a component of securities lending income as recorded on the Statement of operations.
Foreign currency translation. Assets, including investments and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are translated into U.S. dollar values each day at the prevailing exchange rate. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the value of securities is reflected as a component of the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments.
Funds that invest internationally generally carry more risk than funds that invest strictly in U.S. securities. Risks can result from differences in economic and political conditions, regulations, market practices (including higher transaction costs) and accounting standards. Foreign investments are also subject to a decline in the value of a foreign currency versus the U.S. dollar, which reduces the dollar value of securities denominated in that currency.
Foreign taxes. The Fund may be subject to withholding tax on income or capital gains or repatriation taxes as imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Taxes are accrued based upon net investment income, net realized gains or net unrealized appreciation.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 23 |
in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the year ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, state registration fees and printing and postage, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the years ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was as follows:
MARCH 31, 2012 | MARCH 31, 2011 | ||||
|
|||||
Ordinary Income | $76,836 | $868,786 |
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $1,761,095 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. Temporary book-tax differences, if any, will reverse in a subsequent period. Book-tax differences are primarily attributable to foreign currency transactions.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
24 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management agreement with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.900% of the first $100,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.875% of the next $900,000,000; (c) 0.850% of the next $1,000,000,000; (d) 0.825% of the next $1,000,000,000; (e) 0.800% of the next $1,000,000,000 and (f) 0.775% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $4,000,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with John Hancock Asset Management, a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of MFC and an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund’s total operating expenses at 1.60% and 1.18% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, brokerage commissions, interest expense, litigation, underlying fund expenses (acquired fund fees) and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the course of the Fund’s business. For Class A shares, this expense limitation shall remain in effect until June 30, 2013 and thereafter until terminated by the Adviser. For Class I shares, this expense limitation shall remain in effect until June 30, 2012, and thereafter until terminated by the Adviser.
Accordingly, these expense reductions amounted to $59,645 and $12,940 Class A and Class I shares, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to the net annual effective rate of 0.69% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the year ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.03% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 25 |
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The Fund may pay up to 0.30% of distribution and service fees for Class A shares under these arrangements, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets. However, the Board of Trustees has agreed to limit the distribution and service fees to 0.25% of the average daily net assets for Class A shares until February 11, 2012.
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $3,883 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $627 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $117 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers and $3,139 was paid as sales commissions to sales personnel of Signator Investors, Inc., a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the year ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $6,985 | $2,799 | $13,724 | $5,643 |
Class I | — | 80 | 10,047 | 545 |
Total | $6,985 | $2,879 | $23,771 | $6,188 |
Trustee expenses. The Fund compensates each Trustee who is not an employee of the Adviser or its affiliates. These Trustees may, for tax purposes, elect to defer receipt of this compensation under the John Hancock Group of Funds Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan). Deferred amounts are invested in various John Hancock funds and remain in the funds until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
26 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 and October 31, 2010 were as follows:
Year ended 3-31-12 | Period ended 3-31-111 | Year ended 10-31-10 | ||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |
Class A shares | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 158,837 | $1,310,773 | 22,417 | $207,807 | 188,187 | $1,922,601 |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 4,909 | 35,460 | 98,300 | 857,982 | 16,346 | 166,899 |
Repurchased | (131,564) | (1,084,001) | (87,737) | (799,098) | (2,933,725) | (30,729,125) |
Net increase | ||||||
(decrease) | 32,182 | $262,232 | 32,980 | $266,691 | (2,729,192) | ($28,639,625) |
Class I shares | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 81,569 | $670,632 | 11,6142 | $104,3872 | — | — |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 447 | 3,226 | — | — | — | — |
Repurchased | (3,040) | (24,012) | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 78,976 | $649,846 | 11,614 | $104,387 | — | — |
Class NAV shares3 | ||||||
| ||||||
Sold | 13,869,626 | $100,000,000 | — | — | — | — |
Distributions | ||||||
reinvested | 4,642 | 34,119 | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 13,874,268 | $100,034,119 | — | — | — | — |
Net increase | 13,985,426 | $100,946,197 | 44,594 | $371,078 | (2,729,192) | ($28,639,625) |
|
1 For the five-month period ended 3-31-11. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from October 31 to March 31.
2 Period from 2-14-11 (inception date) to 3-31-11.
3 Period from 12-16-11 (inception date) to 3-31-12.
Affiliates of the Fund owned 12%, and 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class I and Class NAV, respectively, on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $103,890,928 and $7,592,630, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2012.
Note 7 — Reorganization
At the close of business on February 11, 2011, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of Optique International Value Fund (the Acquired Fund) in exchange for the Class A shares of the Fund. The Fund had no assets, liabilities or operations prior to the reorganization.
The Agreement provided for (a) the acquisition of all the assets, subject to all of the liabilities, of the Acquired Fund in exchange for a representative amount of shares of the Fund; (b) the liquidation of the Acquired Fund; and (c) the distribution to the Acquired Fund’s shareholders of the Fund’s shares. The reorganization was intended to allow the Fund to be better positioned to increase asset size and achieve additional economies of scale by achieving net prices on securities trades and spread fixed expenses over a larger asset base. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the legal survivor, however, the accounting and performance history of the Capital Stock of the Acquired Fund have been redesignated as that of Class A shares of the Fund.
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 27 |
Based on the opinion of tax counsel, the reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes with no gain or loss recognized by the Acquired Fund or its shareholders. Thus, the investments were transferred to the Fund at the Acquired Fund’s identified cost. All distributable amounts of net income and realized gains from the Acquired Fund were distributed prior to the reorganization. In addition, the expenses of the reorganization were borne by the Advisers of both the Acquired Fund and the Fund. The effective time of the reorganization occurred immediately after the close of regularly scheduled trading on the NYSE on February 11, 2011. The following outlines the reorganization:
ACQUIRED NET ASSET | APPRECIATION OF | |||
VALUE OF THE | ACQUIRED FUND’S | SHARES ISSUED | TOTAL NET ASSETS | |
ACQUIRED FUND | ACQUIRED FUND | INVESTMENTS | BY THE FUND | AFTER COMBINATION |
| ||||
Optique International | $2,914,429 | $288,668 | 324,714 | $2,914,429 |
Value Fund |
28 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of
John Hancock International Value Equity Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund (formerly Optique International Value Fund) (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
The statement of changes in net assets for the year ending October 31, 2010 and the financial highlights for the years ending October 31, 2007 through October 31, 2010 were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm, whose report dated December 21, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph relating to the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern, which was further discussed in Note 12 to those financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 29 |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividend received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
30 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 31 |
Independent Trustees (continued) | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
32 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 33 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued) | |
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
34 | International Value Equity Fund | Annual report |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | John Hancock Asset Management a division of |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC |
Patti McGill Peterson* | |
Gregory A. Russo | Principal distributor |
John G. Vrysen† | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
Officers | Custodian |
Keith F. Hartstein | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Transfer agent | |
Andrew G. Arnott | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Legal counsel | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | K&L Gates LLP |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Independent registered | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | public accounting firm |
Chief Compliance Officer | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
Annual report | International Value Equity Fund | 35 |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock International Value Equity Fund. | 3660A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
Your expenses
These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing operating expenses.
Understanding fund expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs:
■ Transaction costs which include sales charges (loads) on purchases or redemptions (varies by share class), minimum account fee charge, etc.
■ Ongoing operating expenses including management fees, distribution and service fees (if applicable), and other fund expenses.
We are going to present only your ongoing operating expenses here.
Actual expenses/actual returns
This example is intended to provide information about the Fund’s actual ongoing operating expenses, and is based on the Fund’s actual return. It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on December 19, 2011 with the same investment held until March 31, 2012.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 12-19-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-121 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,214.10 | $4.09 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,216.30 | 2.96 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,216.30 | 2.68 |
|
Together with the value of your account, you may use this information to estimate the operating expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value at March 31, 2012, by $1,000.00, then multiply it by the “expenses paid” for your share class from the table above. For example, for an account value of $8,600.00, the operating expenses should be calculated as follows:
6 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
This table allows you to compare the Fund’s ongoing operating expenses with those of any other fund. It provides an example of the Fund’s hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each class’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% annualized return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return). It assumes an account value of $1,000.00 on October 1, 2011, with the same investment held until March 31, 2012. Look in any other fund shareholder report to find its hypothetical example and you will be able to compare these expenses.
Account value | Ending value | Expenses paid during | |
on 10-1-11 | on 3-31-12 | period ended 3-31-122 | |
| |||
Class A | $1,000.00 | $1,018.50 | $6.56 |
| |||
Class I | 1,000.00 | 1,020.30 | 4.75 |
| |||
Class NAV | 1,000.00 | 1,020.70 | 4.29 |
|
Remember, these examples do not include any transaction costs, therefore, these examples will not help you to determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, your expenses would have been higher. See the prospectus for details regarding transaction costs.
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.30%, 0.94% and 0.85% for Class A, Class I and Class NAV shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 104/366 (to reflect the period).
2 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 7 |
Portfolio summary
Top 10 Holdings (33.4% of Net Assets on 3-31-12)1,2 | ||||
| ||||
Apple, Inc. | 9.3% | EMC Corp. | 2.4% | |
|
| |||
Google, Inc., Class A | 3.5% | Accenture PLC, Class A | 2.2% | |
|
| |||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 3.5% | Caterpillar, Inc. | 2.2% | |
|
| |||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 3.3% | American Express Company | 2.1% | |
|
| |||
Amazon.com, Inc. | 2.8% | The Boeing Company | 2.1% | |
|
| |||
Sector Composition1,3 | ||||
| ||||
Information Technology | 34.1% | Financials | 7.8% | |
|
| |||
Consumer Discretionary | 21.1% | Energy | 7.0% | |
|
| |||
Industrials | 11.2% | Consumer Staples | 6.8% | |
|
| |||
Health Care | 9.4% | Net Other Assets and Liabilities | 2.6% | |
|
| |||
1 As a percentage of net assets on 3-31-12.
2 Cash and cash equivalents not included.
3 Sector investing is subject to greater risks than the market as a whole. Because the Fund may focus on particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors.
8 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Fund’s investments
As of 3-31-12
Shares | Value | |
Common Stocks 97.4% | $330,406,540 | |
| ||
(Cost $288,927,941) | ||
Consumer Discretionary 21.1% | 71,592,846 | |
Auto Components 1.5% | ||
| ||
BorgWarner, Inc. (I) | 58,315 | 4,918,287 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.8% | ||
| ||
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | 101,464 | 5,841,282 |
| ||
Starbucks Corp. | 98,062 | 5,480,685 |
| ||
Yum! Brands, Inc. | 68,277 | 4,859,957 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 4.8% | ||
| ||
Amazon.com, Inc. (I) | 46,474 | 9,411,450 |
| ||
priceline.com, Inc. (I) | 9,697 | 6,957,598 |
Media 3.4% | ||
| ||
CBS Corp., Class B | 130,904 | 4,438,955 |
| ||
DIRECTV, Class A (I) | 142,678 | 7,039,733 |
Multiline Retail 1.6% | ||
| ||
Dollar Tree, Inc. (I) | 58,451 | 5,523,035 |
Specialty Retail 5.0% | ||
| ||
AutoZone, Inc. (I) | 7,281 | 2,707,076 |
| ||
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | 74,274 | 3,571,094 |
| ||
The Home Depot, Inc. | 44,461 | 2,236,833 |
| ||
Tractor Supply Company | 52,206 | 4,727,775 |
| ||
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. | 41,760 | 3,879,086 |
Consumer Staples 6.8% | 23,073,610 | |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.7% | ||
| ||
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 27,570 | 2,293,824 |
Food Products 1.5% | ||
| ||
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company | 63,515 | 5,238,717 |
Personal Products 1.1% | ||
| ||
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | 64,035 | 3,708,267 |
Tobacco 3.5% | ||
| ||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 133,538 | 11,832,802 |
Energy 7.0% | 23,625,401 | |
Energy Equipment & Services 2.8% | ||
| ||
Core Laboratories NV | 17,815 | 2,343,920 |
| ||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 52,671 | 4,185,764 |
| ||
Oceaneering International, Inc. | 55,306 | 2,980,440 |
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 9 |
Shares | Value | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.2% | ||
| ||
Apache Corp. | 50,502 | $5,072,421 |
| ||
Chevron Corp. | 36,560 | 3,920,694 |
| ||
ConocoPhillips | 67,388 | 5,122,162 |
Financials 7.8% | 26,645,553 | |
Commercial Banks 4.0% | ||
| ||
Signature Bank (I) | 46,010 | 2,900,470 |
| ||
U.S. Bancorp | 157,550 | 4,991,184 |
| ||
Wells Fargo & Company | 167,464 | 5,717,221 |
Consumer Finance 2.1% | ||
| ||
American Express Company | 125,947 | 7,287,293 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.7% | ||
| ||
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 125,041 | 5,749,385 |
Health Care 9.4% | 31,758,433 | |
Biotechnology 3.1% | ||
| ||
Celgene Corp. (I) | 76,528 | 5,932,451 |
| ||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (I) | 92,353 | 4,511,444 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.8% | ||
| ||
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (I) | 4,651 | 2,519,679 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.9% | ||
| ||
Express Scripts, Inc. (I) | 130,065 | 7,046,922 |
| ||
McKesson Corp. | 39,348 | 3,453,574 |
| ||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 46,474 | 2,739,178 |
Pharmaceuticals 1.6% | ||
| ||
Perrigo Company | 53,772 | 5,555,185 |
Industrials 11.2% | 37,955,795 | |
Aerospace & Defense 4.2% | ||
| ||
BE Aerospace, Inc. (I) | 46,652 | 2,167,918 |
| ||
The Boeing Company | 95,112 | 7,073,479 |
| ||
United Technologies Corp. | 59,573 | 4,940,985 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 0.8% | ||
| ||
Clean Harbors, Inc. (I) | 42,952 | 2,891,958 |
Machinery 3.3% | ||
| ||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 70,005 | 7,456,933 |
| ||
Joy Global, Inc. | 50,527 | 3,713,734 |
Road & Rail 2.3% | ||
| ||
CSX Corp. | 247,401 | 5,324,070 |
| ||
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | 44,615 | 2,425,718 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6% | ||
| ||
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 9,129 | 1,961,000 |
Information Technology 34.1% | 115,754,902 | |
Communications Equipment 3.8% | ||
| ||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 164,056 | 11,159,089 |
| ||
Riverbed Technology, Inc. (I) | 55,769 | 1,565,994 |
10 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Shares | Value | |
Computers & Peripherals 12.9% | ||
| ||
Apple, Inc. (I) | 52,826 | $31,667,602 |
| ||
Dell, Inc. (I) | 236,094 | 3,919,160 |
| ||
EMC Corp. (I) | 269,244 | 8,045,011 |
Internet Software & Services 3.5% | ||
| ||
Google, Inc., Class A (I) | 18,744 | 12,019,403 |
IT Services 6.3% | ||
| ||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 117,206 | 7,559,787 |
| ||
Teradata Corp. (I) | 36,560 | 2,491,564 |
| ||
VeriFone Systems, Inc. (I) | 112,097 | 5,814,471 |
| ||
Visa, Inc., Class A | 47,558 | 5,611,844 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.6% | ||
| ||
ARM Holdings PLC, ADR | 77,458 | 2,191,287 |
Software 7.0% | ||
| ||
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (I) | 67,078 | 4,282,260 |
| ||
Citrix Systems, Inc. (I) | 32,198 | 2,540,744 |
| ||
Oracle Corp. | 175,705 | 5,123,557 |
| ||
Red Hat, Inc. (I) | 76,889 | 4,604,882 |
| ||
Salesforce.com, Inc. (I) | 16,111 | 2,489,311 |
| ||
SolarWinds, Inc. (I) | 28,194 | 1,089,698 |
| ||
TIBCO Software, Inc. (I) | 46,010 | 1,403,305 |
| ||
VMware, Inc., Class A (I) | 19,364 | 2,175,933 |
Total investments (Cost $288,927,941)† 97.4% | $330,406,540 | |
| ||
Other assets and liabilities, net 2.6% | $8,803,467 | |
| ||
Total net assets 100.0% | $339,210,007 | |
|
The percentage shown for each investment category is the total value of the category as a percentage of the net assets of the Fund.
ADR American Depositary Receipts
(I) Non-income producing security.
† At 3-31-12, the aggregate cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes was $288,951,005. Net unrealized appreciation aggregated $41,455,535, of which $43,295,515 related to appreciated investment securities and $1,839,980 related to depreciated investment securities.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 11 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Financial statements
Statement of assets and liabilities 3-31-12
This Statement of assets and liabilities is the Fund’s balance sheet. It shows the value of what the Fund owns, is due and owes. You’ll also find the net asset value and the maximum offering price per share.
Assets | |
| |
Investments, at value (Cost $288,927,941) | $330,406,540 |
Cash | 8,887,949 |
Receivable for investments sold | 5,392,614 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | 9,402 |
Dividends receivable | 267,512 |
Receivable due from adviser | 228 |
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | 52,041 |
Total assets | 345,016,286 |
Liabilities | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | 5,707,150 |
Payable to affiliates | |
Accounting and legal services fees | 4,685 |
Transfer agent fees | 475 |
Trustees’ fees | 55 |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 93,914 |
Total liabilities | 5,806,279 |
Net assets | |
| |
Paid-in capital | $295,057,182 |
Undistributed net investment income | 73,246 |
Accumulated net realized gain on investments | 2,600,980 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 41,478,599 |
Net assets | $339,210,007 |
Net asset value per share | |
| |
Based on net asset values and shares outstanding — the Fund has an | |
unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value | |
Class A ($3,045,933 ÷ 250,837 shares) | $12.14 |
Class I ($449,091 ÷ 36,936 shares) | $12.16 |
Class NAV ($335,714,983 ÷ 27,609,612 shares) | $12.16 |
Maximum offering price per share | |
| |
Class A (net asset value per share ÷ 95%)1 | $12.78 |
1
12 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of operations For the period ended 3-31-121
This Statement of operations summarizes the Fund’s investment income earned and expenses incurred in operating the Fund. It also shows net gains (losses) for the period stated.
Investment income | |
| |
Dividends | $682,428 |
Less foreign taxes withheld | (649) |
Total investment income | 681,779 |
Expenses | |
| |
Investment management fees | 498,204 |
Distribution and service fees | 1,924 |
Accounting and legal services fees | 12,016 |
Transfer agent fees | 1,369 |
Trustees’ fees | 2,447 |
State registration fees | 8,583 |
Printing and postage | 205 |
Professional fees | 37,332 |
Custodian fees | 13,744 |
Registration and filing fees | 15,993 |
Other | 2,359 |
Total expenses | 594,176 |
Less expense reductions | (9,154) |
Net expenses | 585,022 |
Net investment income | 96,757 |
Realized and unrealized gain | |
| |
Net realized gain on | |
Investments | 2,600,980 |
2,600,980 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of | |
Investments | 41,478,599 |
41,478,599 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | 44,079,579 |
Increase in net assets from operations | $44,176,336 |
1
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 13 |
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of changes in net assets
This Statement of changes in net assets show how the value of the Fund’s net assets has changed during the period. The difference reflects earnings less expenses, any investment gains and losses, distributions, if any, paid to shareholders and the net of Fund share transactions.
Period | |
ended | |
3-31-121 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | |
| |
From operations | |
Net investment income | $96,757 |
Net realized gain | 2,600,980 |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 41,478,599 |
Increase in net assets resulting from operations | 44,176,336 |
Distributions to shareholders | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | (181) |
Class I | (25) |
Class NAV | (24,845) |
Total distributions | (25,051) |
From Fund share transactions | 295,058,722 |
Total increase | 339,210,007 |
Net assets | |
| |
Beginning of period | —2 |
End of period | 339,210,007 |
Undistributed net investment income | $73,246 |
1
14 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Financial highlights
The Financial highlights show how the Fund’s net asset value for a share has changed during the period.
CLASS A SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.00 |
Net investment loss2 | (0.01) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.15 |
Total from investment operations | 2.14 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | —3 |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.14 |
Total return (%)4,5 | 21.416 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 2.057 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 1.307 |
Net investment loss | (0.32)7 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 26 |
1 Period from 12-19-11 (commencement of operations) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than ($0.005) per share.
4 Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if any.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Annualized.
CLASS I SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.00 |
Net investment income2 | —3 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.16 |
Total from investment operations | 2.16 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | —4 |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.16 |
Total return (%)5 | 21.636 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | —7 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 11.448 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 0.948 |
Net investment income | 0.148 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 26 |
1 Period from 12-19-11 (commencement of operations) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Less than ($0.005) per share.
5 Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced during the period shown.
6 Not annualized.
7 Less than $500,000.
8 Annualized.
See notes to financial statements | Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 15 |
CLASS NAV SHARES Period ended | 3-31-121 |
Per share operating performance | |
| |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $10.00 |
Net investment income2 | —3 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.16 |
Total from investment operations | 2.16 |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | —4 |
Net asset value, end of period | $12.16 |
Total return (%) | 21.635 |
Ratios and supplemental data | |
| |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $336 |
Ratios (as a percentage of average net assets): | |
Expenses before reductions | 0.856 |
Expenses net of fee waivers | 0.856 |
Net investment income | 0.156 |
Portfolio turnover (%) | 26 |
1 Period from 12-19-11 (commencement of operations) to 3-31-12.
2 Based on the average daily shares outstanding.
3 Less than $0.005 per share.
4 Less than ($0.005) per share.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
16 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report | See notes to financial statements |
Notes to financial statements
Note 1 — Organization
John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (the Fund) is a series of John Hancock Funds III (the Trust), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund may offer multiple classes of shares. The shares currently offered are detailed in the Statement of assets and liabilities. Class A shares are offered to all investors. Class I shares are offered to institutions and certain investors. Class NAV shares are sold to John Hancock affiliated funds of funds. Shareholders of each class have exclusive voting rights to matters that affect that class. The distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, printing and postage and state registration fees for each class may differ.
Note 2 — Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Events or transactions occurring after the end of the fiscal period through the date that the financial statements were issued have been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Security valuation. Investments are stated at value as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), normally at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Time. The Fund uses a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the pricing assumptions, referred to as inputs, used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. Level 1 includes securities valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes securities valued using significant observable inputs. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk. Prices for securities valued using these inputs are received from independent pricing vendors and brokers and are based on an evaluation of the inputs described. Level 3 includes securities valued using significant unobservable inputs when market prices are not readily available or reliable, including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Factors used in determining value may include market or issuer specific events, changes in interest rates and credit quality. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities.
As of March 31, 2012, all investments are categorized as Level 1 under the hierarchy described above.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. During the period ended March 31, 2012, there were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
In order to value the securities, the Fund uses the following valuation techniques. Equity securities, including exchange-traded funds, held by the Fund are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal securities exchange on which they trade. In the event there were no sales during the day or closing prices are not available, then securities are valued using the last quoted bid or evaluated price. Certain securities traded only in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price quoted by brokers making markets in the securities at the close of trading. Certain short-term securities are valued at amortized cost. Other portfolio
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 17 |
securities and assets, where market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee, following procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
Security transactions and related investment income. Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is accrued as earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, except for dividends of foreign securities where the dividend may not be known until after the ex-date. In those cases, dividend income is recorded when the Fund becomes aware of the dividends. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost and may include proceeds from litigation.
Line of credit. The Fund may borrow from banks for temporary or emergency purposes, including meeting redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely sale of securities. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, the custodian may loan money to the Fund to make properly authorized payments. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses. The custodian may have a lien, security interest or security entitlement in any Fund property that is not otherwise segregated or pledged, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the extent of any overdraft.
In addition, the Fund and other affiliated funds have entered into an agreement with Citibank N.A. which enables them to participate in a $100 million unsecured committed line of credit. A commitment fee, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit, is charged to each participating fund on a pro rata basis and is reflected in other expenses on the Statement of operations. For the period ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had no borrowings under the line of credit.
Expenses. Expenses that are directly attributable to an individual fund are allocated to the Fund. Expenses that are not readily attributable to a specific fund are allocated among all funds in an equitable manner, taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the fund’s relative net assets. Expense estimates are accrued in the period to which they relate and adjustments are made when actual amounts are known.
Class allocations. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are determined at the fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the net assets of the class. Class-specific expenses, such as distribution and service fees, if any, transfer agent fees, state registration fees and printing and postage, for all classes, are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rates applicable to each class.
Federal income taxes. The Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and will not be subject to federal income tax on taxable income that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
As of March 31, 2012, the Fund had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, derecognition or disclosure. The Fund’s federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years.
Distribution of income and gains. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are recorded on the ex-date. The Fund generally declares and pays dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, annually. The tax character of distributions for the period ended March 31, 2012 is $25,051 of ordinary income.
Distributions paid by the Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time and in the same amount, except for the effect of class level expenses that
18 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
may be applied differently to each class. As of March 31, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis included $2,697,425 of undistributed ordinary income.
Such distributions and distributable earnings, on a tax basis, are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Material distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits, if any, are reported in the Fund’s financial statements as a return of capital.
Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations. The Fund had no material book-tax differences at March 31, 2012.
New accounting pronouncement. In May 2011, Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (ASU 2011-04), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, was issued and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 may result in additional disclosure for transfers between levels as well as expanded disclosure for securities categorized as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.
Note 3 — Guarantees and indemnifications
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
Note 4 — Fees and transactions with affiliates
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser) serves as investment adviser for the Trust. John Hancock Funds, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as principal underwriter of the Trust. The Adviser and the Distributor are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC).
Management fee. The Fund has an investment management agreement with the Adviser under which the Fund pays a daily management fee to the Adviser equivalent, on an annual basis, to the sum of: (a) 0.725% of the first $500,000,000 of the Fund’s average daily net assets; (b) 0.700% of the next $500,000,000; (c) 0.675% of the next $500,000,000; and (d) 0.650% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $1,500,000,000. The Adviser has a subadvisory agreement with John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC, an indirectly owned subsidiary of MFC and an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund is not responsible for payment of the subadvisory fees.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund’s total operating expenses at 1.30% and 0.94% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively. This agreement excludes certain expenses such as taxes, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses and other extraordinary expenses. For Class A and Class I shares, this expense limitation shall remain in effect until June 30, 2013, unless renewed by mutual agreement of the Fund and the Adviser based upon a determination that this is appropriate under the circumstances at the time.
Accordingly, the expense reductions related to these agreements amounted to $4,832 and $4,322 for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, for the period ended March 31, 2012.
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 19 |
The investment management fees, including the impact of the waivers and reimbursements described above, incurred for the period ended March 31, 2012 were equivalent to the net annual effective rate of 0.71% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Accounting and legal services. Pursuant to a service agreement, the Fund reimburses the Adviser for all expenses associated with providing the administrative, financial, legal, accounting and recordkeeping services to the Fund, including the preparation of all tax returns, periodic reports to shareholders and regulatory reports, among other services. These expenses are allocated to each share class based on its relative net assets at the time the expense was incurred. These accounting and legal services fees incurred for the period ended March 31, 2012 amounted to an annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Distribution and service plans. The Fund has a distribution agreement with the Distributor. The Fund has adopted distribution and service plans with respect to Class A shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay the Distributor for services provided as the distributor of shares of the Fund. The Fund may pay up to the following contractual rate of distribution and service fees under the arrangement, expressed as an annual percentage of average daily net assets for Class A shares.
CLASS | 12b–1 FEE | ||||
|
|||||
Class A | 0.30% |
Sales charges. Class A shares are assessed up-front sales charges, which resulted in payments to the Distributor amounting to $1,316 for the period ended March 31, 2012. Of this amount, $218 was retained and used for printing prospectuses, advertising, sales literature and other purposes, $1,098 was paid as sales commissions to broker-dealers.
Transfer agent fees. The Fund has a transfer agent agreement with John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (Signature Services), an affiliate of the Adviser. The transfer agent fees paid to Signature Services are determined based on the cost to Signature Services (Signature Services Cost) of providing recordkeeping services. The Signature Services Cost includes a component of allocated John Hancock corporate overhead for providing transfer agent services to the Fund and to all other John Hancock affiliated funds. It also includes out-of-pocket expenses that are comprised of payments made to third-parties for recordkeeping services provided to their clients who invest in one or more John Hancock funds. In addition, Signature Services Cost may be reduced by certain fees that Signature Services receives in connection with retirement and small accounts. Signature Services Cost is calculated monthly and allocated, as applicable, to four categories of share classes: Institutional Share Classes, Retirement Share Classes, Municipal Bond Classes and all other Retail Share Classes. Within each of these categories, the applicable costs are allocated to the affected John Hancock affiliated funds and/or classes, based on the relative average daily net assets.
Class level expenses. Class level expenses for the period ended March 31, 2012 were:
DISTRIBUTION | TRANSFER | STATE | PRINTING AND | |
CLASS | AND SERVICE FEES | AGENT FEES | REGISTRATION FEES | POSTAGE |
| ||||
Class A | $1,924 | $1,324 | $4,292 | $193 |
Class I | — | 45 | 4,291 | 12 |
Total | $1,924 | $1,369 | $8,583 | $205 |
Trustee expenses.
20 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
with the Plan. The investment of deferred amounts and the offsetting liability are included within Other receivables and prepaid expenses and Payable to affiliates — Trustees’ fees, respectively, in the accompanying Statement of assets and liabilities.
Note 5 — Fund share transactions
Transactions in Fund shares for the period ended March 31, 2012 were as follows:
Period ended 3-31-121 | |||||
Shares | Amount | ||||
Class A shares | |||||
| |||||
Sold | 251,934 | $2,626,907 | |||
Repurchased | (1,097) | (12,000) | |||
Net increase | 250,837 | $2,614,907 | |||
Class I shares | |||||
| |||||
Sold | 36,936 | $425,659 | |||
Net increase | 36,936 | $425,659 | |||
Class NAV shares | |||||
| |||||
Sold | 27,607,188 | $291,993,311 | |||
Distributions reinvested | 2,424 | 24,845 | |||
Net increase | 27,609,612 | $292,018,156 | |||
Net increase | 27,897,385 | $295,058,722 | |||
|
1 Period from 12-19-11 (commencement of operations) to 3-31-12.
Affiliates of the Fund owned 76%, 27% and 100% of shares of beneficial interest of Class A, Class I and Class NAV, respectively, on March 31, 2012.
Note 6 — Purchase and sale of securities
Purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term securities, aggregated $352,102,322 and $65,775,361, respectively, for the period ended March 31, 2012.
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 21 |
Auditor’s report
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of John Hancock Funds III and Shareholders of John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statement of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (the “Fund”) at March 31, 2012, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the period December 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where securities purchased confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 18, 2012
22 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Tax information
Unaudited
For federal income tax purposes, the following information is furnished with respect to the distributions of the Fund, if any, paid during its taxable year ended March 31, 2012.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
The Fund reports the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividend income as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.
Eligible shareholders will be mailed a 2012 Form 1099-DIV in early January 2013. This will reflect the tax character of all distributions paid in calendar year 2012.
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 23 |
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement
The Board of Trustees (the Board, the members of which are referred to as Trustees) of John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of John Hancock Funds III, met in-person on December 4–6, 2011 to consider the initial approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (the Adviser), the Fund’s investment adviser. The Board also considered the initial approval of the investment subadvisory agreement (the Subadvisory Agreement) between the Adviser and John Hancock Asset Management (US) LLC (the Subadviser) on behalf of the Fund. The Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement are referred to as the Agreements.
Activities and composition of the Board
At the December 4–6, 2011 meeting, the Board consisted of eleven individuals, nine of whom were Independent Trustees. Independent Trustees are generally those individuals who are not employed by or have any significant business or professional relationship with the Adviser or the Subadviser. The Trustees are responsible for the oversight of operations of the Fund and perform various duties required of directors of investment companies by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Independent Trustees have hired independent legal counsel to assist them in connection with their duties. The Board has appointed an Independent Trustee as Chairperson. The Board has established four standing committees that are composed entirely of Independent Trustees: the Audit Committee; the Compliance Committee; the Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee; and the Contracts/Operations Committee. Additionally, Investment Performance Committees A and B are standing committees of the Board that are each composed of Independent Trustees and one Trustee who is affiliated with the Adviser. Investment Performance Committee B oversees and monitors matters relating to the investment performance of the Fund. The Board has also designated an Independent Trustee as Vice Chairperson to serve in the absence of the Chairperson. The Board also designates working groups or ad hoc committees as it deems appropriate.
The approval process
At an in-person meeting held on December 4–6, 2011, the Board reviewed materials relating to its consideration of the Agreements. The Board considered what it believed were key relevant factors that are described under separate headings presented below.
In determining to approve the Agreements, the Board met with the relevant investment advisory personnel from the Adviser and the Subadviser and considered all information reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Agreements. The Board received materials in advance of the December 2011 meeting relating to its consideration of the Agreements, including (a) fees and estimated expense ratios of class A shares of the Fund in comparison to the fees and expense ratios of the Fund’s proposed benchmark index and a Morningstar, Inc. peer group of funds selected by the Adviser (the Category); (b) information regarding the Adviser’s and Subadviser’s economic outlook for the Fund and their general investment outlook for the markets; (c) information regarding fees paid to service providers that are affiliates of the Adviser; (d) information regarding compliance records and regulatory matters relating to the Adviser and Subadviser; and (e) information outlining the legal duties of the Board under the 1940 Act with respect to the consideration and approval of the Agreements.
The Board also considered other matters important to the approval process, such as payments made to and by the Adviser or its affiliates relating to the distribution of Fund shares and other services. The Board reviewed services related to the valuation and pricing of Fund portfolio holdings. Other important matters considered by the Board were the direct and indirect benefits to the Adviser, the Subadviser and their affiliates from their relationship with the Fund and advice from independent legal counsel with respect to the review process and materials submitted for the Board’s review.
24 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Nature, extent and quality of services
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services expected to be provided by the Adviser and the Subadviser, including the investment advisory services. The Board received information concerning the investment philosophy and investment process to be used by the Adviser and Subadviser in managing the Fund, as well as a description of the capabilities, personnel and services of the Adviser and Subadviser. The Board considered the scope of the services to be provided by the Adviser and Subadviser to the Fund under the Agreements relative to services typically provided by third parties to other funds. The Board noted that the standard of care applicable under the Agreements was comparable to that found generally in investment company advisory and sub-advisory agreements. The Board concluded that the scope of the Adviser’s and Subadviser’s services to be provided to the Fund was consistent with the Fund’s requirements, including, in addition to seeking to meet its investment objective, compliance with investment restrictions services.
The Board also considered the quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser and Subadviser to the Fund. The Trustees evaluated the procedures of the Adviser and Subadviser designed to fulfill their fiduciary duty to the Fund with respect to possible conflicts of interest, including their code of ethics (regulating the personal trading of their officers and employees), the procedures by which the Adviser and Subadviser allocate trades among their various investment advisory clients, the integrity of the systems in place to ensure compliance with the foregoing and the record of compliance of the Adviser and Subadviser in each of these matters. The Trustees also considered the responsibilities of the Adviser’s and Subadviser’s compliance departments, and a report from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding the CCO Office’s review of the Subadviser’s compliance program.
The Board considered, among other factors, the number, education and experience of the Adviser’s and Subadviser’s investment professionals and other personnel who would provide services under the Agreements. The Trustees also took into account the time and attention to be devoted by senior management of the Adviser and Subadviser to the Fund. The Trustees also considered the business reputation of the Adviser and Subadviser and their financial resources and concluded that they would be able to meet any reasonably foreseeable obligation under the Agreements.
The Board also considered, among other things, the nature, cost and character of advisory and non-investment advisory services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates and by the Subadviser. The Board noted that, under separate agreements, the Adviser and its affiliates will provide the Fund with certain administrative, transfer agency, shareholder and other services (in addition to any such services provided to the Fund by third parties) and personnel as will be necessary for the operations of the Fund.
The Board also received information about the nature, extent and quality of services and fee rates offered by the Adviser and Subadviser to their other clients that are registered investment companies following a similar strategy. The Board reviewed a general analysis provided by the Adviser and the Subadviser concerning investment advisory fees charged to such other clients under similar investment mandates, the services provided to such other clients as compared to the services provided to the Fund, the performance of such other clients, and other factors relating to such other clients. The Board considered the significant differences between the Adviser’s and Subadviser’s services to the Fund and the services they provide to other clients.
Fund performance
The Board had previously received and considered information about the Adviser’s investment performance for other funds in relation to the Fund’s proposed benchmark index and the Category average. The Board considered historical performance information of a similar fund managed by the same investment professionals while employed by another firm. The Board, however, did not
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 25 |
consider the performance history of the Fund because the Fund was newly organized and had not yet commenced operations as of the December 2011 meeting.
Expenses and fees
In connection with the initial approval of the Agreements, the Board reviewed the Fund’s contractual advisory fee rate payable by the Fund to the Adviser as compared with the other funds in its Category. The Board also received information about the investment subadvisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Subadviser for investment subadvisory services.
In addition, the Board considered the cost of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser. The Board received and considered estimated expense information regarding the Fund’s various expense components, including advisory fees, distribution fees and fees other than advisory and distribution fees, including transfer agent fees, custodian fees, administration fees and other miscellaneous fees (e.g., fees for accounting and legal services). The Board considered comparisons of these expenses to the other funds in the Category. The Board also received and considered estimated expense information regarding the Fund’s total operating expense ratio (Gross Expense Ratio) and total operating expense ratio after taking the fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangement into account (Net Expense Ratio). The Board received and considered information comparing the Gross Expense Ratio and Net Expense Ratio of the Fund to that of the funds in the Category. As part of its analysis, the Board reviewed the Adviser’s methodology in allocating its costs to the management of the Fund.
Following consideration of this information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the fees to be paid pursuant to the Agreements were fair and reasonable in light of the services expected to be provided.
As the Fund had not commenced operations as of the date of the December 2011 meeting, the Adviser was not able to provide the Board with specific information concerning the expected profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates (including the Subadviser) from their relationships with the Fund.
Economies of scale
The Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as the assets of the Fund increase. Since the Fund is newly formed, the Adviser was not able to provide the Board with specific information concerning the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels would reflect such economies of scale, if any.
Other benefits to the Adviser and the Subadviser
The Board understands that the Adviser, the Subadviser or their affiliates may derive other ancillary benefits from their relationship with the Fund, both tangible and intangible, such as their ability to leverage investment professionals who manage other portfolios, an increase in their profile in the investment advisory community and the engagement of their affiliates and/or significant shareholders as service providers to the Fund, including for administrative, transfer agency and distribution services. The Board believes that certain of these benefits are difficult to quantify. The Board also was informed that the Subadviser may use third party research obtained by soft dollars generated by certain mutual fund transactions to assist itself in managing all or a number of its other client accounts.
The Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that these ancillary benefits that the Adviser, the Subadviser and their affiliates could receive with regard to providing investment advisory and other services to the Fund were consistent with those generally available to other mutual fund sponsors.
26 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Board determination
The Board approved the Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and John Hancock Funds III, on behalf of the Fund, for a two-year term and the Subadvisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Subadviser with respect to the Fund for a two-year term. Based upon its evaluation of relevant factors in their totality, the Board was satisfied that the terms of the Agreements, including the advisory and subadvisory fee rates, were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. In arriving at its decision to approve the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or any group of factors as all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together. Different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors considered. The Independent Trustees were also assisted by independent legal counsel in making this determination.
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 27 |
Trustees and Officers
This chart provides information about the Trustees and Officers who oversee your John Hancock fund. Officers elected by the Trustees manage the day-to-day operations of the Fund and execute policies formulated by the Trustees.
Independent Trustees
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Chairman (since January 2011); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greenscapes of Southwest | ||
Florida, Inc. (since 2000); Director and President, Greenscapes of Southwest Florida, Inc. (until 2000); | ||
Member, Board of Advisors, First American Bank (until 2010); Managing Director, Jon James, LLC (real | ||
estate) (since 2000); Director, First Signature Bank & Trust Company (until 1991); Director, Mast Realty | ||
Trust (until 1994); President, Maxwell Building Corp. (until 1991). | ||
William H. Cunningham, Born: 1944 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Professor, University of Texas, Austin, Texas (since 1971); former Chancellor, University of Texas System | ||
and former President of the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; Director of the following: LIN Television | ||
(since 2009); Lincoln National Corporation (insurance) (Chairman since 2009 and Director since 2006); | ||
Resolute Energy Corporation (since 2009); Nanomedical Systems, Inc. (biotechnology company) | ||
(Chairman since 2008); Yorktown Technologies, LP (tropical fish) (Chairman since 2007); Greater Austin | ||
Crime Commission (since 2001); Southwest Airlines (since 2000); former Director of the following: | ||
Introgen (manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals) (until 2008); Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc. (until | ||
2007); Jefferson-Pilot Corporation (diversified life insurance company) (until 2006); and former Advisory | ||
Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank (formerly Texas Commerce Bank–Austin) (until 2009). | ||
Deborah C. Jackson, Born: 1952 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
President, Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts (since May 2011); Chief Executive Officer, | ||
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (2002–May 2011); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank | ||
Corporation (since 2001); Board of Directors of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation (since 2001); | ||
Board of Directors of American Student Assistance Corp. (1996–2009); Board of Directors of Boston | ||
Stock Exchange (2002–2008); Board of Directors of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (health benefits | ||
company) (2007–2011). | ||
Stanley Martin,2 Born: 1947 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Director, The St. Joe Company (real estate development company) (since May 2012); Senior Vice | ||
President/Audit Executive, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2004–2006); Executive Vice | ||
President/Consultant, HSBC Bank USA (2000–2003); Chief Financial Officer/Executive Vice President, | ||
Republic New York Corporation & Republic National Bank of New York (1998–2000); Partner, KPMG | ||
LLP (1971–1998). | ||
Dr. John A. Moore,2 Born: 1939 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
President and Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Evaluating Health Risks, (nonprofit institution) | ||
(1989–2001); Senior Scientist, Sciences International (health research) (2000–2003); Former Assistant | ||
Administrator & Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (1983–1989); Principal, | ||
Hollyhouse (consulting) (since 2000); Director, CIIT Center for Health Science Research (nonprofit | ||
research) (until 2007). |
28 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Independent Trustees (continued)
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Patti McGill Peterson,2 Born: 1943 | 2006 | 48 |
| ||
Presidential Advisor for Global Initiatives, American Council on Education (since 2011); Chairperson | ||
of the Board of the Trust (during 2009 and 2010); Principal, PMP Globalinc (consulting) (2007–2011); | ||
Senior Associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy (2007–2011); Executive Director, CIES | ||
(international education agency) (until 2007); Vice President, Institute of International Education (until | ||
2007); Former President Wells College, St. Lawrence University and the Association of Colleges and | ||
Universities of the State of New York. Director of the following: Mutual Fund Directors Forum (since | ||
2011); Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (until 2003); Security Mutual Life (insurance) (until 1997); | ||
ONBANK (until 1993). Trustee of the following: Board of Visitors, The University of Wisconsin, Madison | ||
(since 2007); Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Program (until 2007); UNCF, International | ||
Development Partnerships (until 2005); Roth Endowment (since 2002); Council for International | ||
Educational Exchange (since 2003). | ||
Gregory A. Russo, Born: 1949 | 2008 | 48 |
| ||
Member, Audit Committee and Finance Committee of NCH Healthcare System, Inc. (since 2011); Vice | ||
Chairman, Risk & Regulatory Matters, KPMG LLP (KPMG) (2002–2006); Vice Chairman, Industrial | ||
Markets, KPMG (1998–2002). | ||
Non-Independent Trustees3 | ||
Name, Year of Birth | Trustee | Number of John |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the | Hancock funds |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust | overseen by |
directorships during past 5 years | since1 | Trustee |
Hugh McHaffie, Born: 1959 | 2010 | 48 |
| ||
Executive Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006, including prior positions); | ||
President of John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust and John Hancock Funds II (since 2009); Trustee, | ||
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Chairman and Director, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, | ||
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2010). | ||
John G. Vrysen, Born: 1955 | 2009 | 48 |
| ||
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Director, Executive Vice President | ||
and Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management | ||
Services, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2007); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock | ||
retail funds (until 2009); Trustee, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009). |
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 29 |
Principal officers who are not Trustees
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Keith F. Hartstein, Born: 1956 | 2006 |
| |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2004); Director, President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Funds, LLC (since 2005); Director, | |
John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (since 2005); | |
Director, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2006); President and Chief | |
Executive Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2005); Member, Investment Company Institute Sales | |
Force Marketing Committee (since 2003). | |
Andrew G. Arnott, Born: 1971 | 2009 |
| |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Senior Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2009); Executive Vice President, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC (since 2005); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Investment | |
Management Services, LLC (since 2006); Executive Vice President, John Hancock Funds, LLC (since | |
2004); Chief Operating Officer, John Hancock retail funds (since 2009); Senior Vice President, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Vice President, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock | |
Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006); Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development, | |
John Hancock Funds, LLC (until 2009). | |
Thomas M. Kinzler, Born: 1955 | 2006 |
| |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2006); Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, | |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC, John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock | |
Funds, LLC (since 2007); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock | |
Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since 2006). | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr., Born: 1947 | 2006 |
| |
Chief Compliance Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2005); Chief Compliance Officer, John Hancock | |
retail funds, John Hancock Funds II, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, John Hancock Advisers, | |
LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2005); Vice President and Chief | |
Compliance Officer, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) | |
LLC (2005–2008). | |
Charles A. Rizzo, Born: 1957 | 2007 |
| |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2008); Senior Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2008); Chief Financial | |
Officer, John Hancock retail funds, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust | |
(since 2007); Assistant Treasurer, Goldman Sachs Mutual Fund Complex (2005–2007); Vice President, | |
Goldman Sachs (2005–2007). |
30 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
Principal officers who are not Trustees (continued)
Name, Year of Birth | Officer |
Position(s) held with Fund | of the |
Principal occupation(s) and other | Trust |
directorships during past 5 years | since |
Salvatore Schiavone, Born: 1965 | 2010 |
| |
Treasurer | |
Assistant Vice President, John Hancock Financial Services (since 2007); Vice President, John Hancock | |
Advisers, LLC and John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC (since 2007); Treasurer, | |
John Hancock retail funds (since 2010); Treasurer, John Hancock closed-end funds (since 2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust (since | |
October 2010) and (2007–2009); Assistant Treasurer, John Hancock retail funds (2007–2009); | |
Assistant Treasurer, Fidelity Group of Funds (2005–2007); Vice President, Fidelity Management | |
Research Company (2005–2007). |
The business address for all Trustees and Officers is 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Fund includes additional information about members of the Board of Trustees of the Fund and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-5291.
1 Each Trustee holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until the Trustee’s death, retirement, resignation or removal.
2 Member of Audit Committee.
3 Because Messrs. McHaffie and Vrysen are senior executives or directors with the Adviser and/or its affiliates, each of them is considered an “interested person,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, of the Fund.
Annual report | Strategic Growth Fund | 31 |
More information
Trustees | Investment adviser |
Steven R. Pruchansky, Chairman | John Hancock Investment Management |
William H. Cunningham | Services, LLC |
Deborah C. Jackson | |
Stanley Martin* | Subadviser |
Hugh McHaffie† | John Hancock Asset Management a division of |
Dr. John A. Moore,* Vice Chairman | Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC |
Patti McGill Peterson* | |
Gregory A. Russo | Principal distributor |
John G. Vrysen† | John Hancock Funds, LLC |
Officers | Custodian |
Keith F. Hartstein | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Transfer agent | |
Andrew G. Arnott | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | |
Legal counsel | |
Thomas M. Kinzler | K&L Gates LLP |
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | |
Independent registered | |
Francis V. Knox, Jr. | public accounting firm |
Chief Compliance Officer | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Salvatore Schiavone | |
Treasurer | |
*Member of the Audit Committee | |
†Non-Independent Trustee |
The Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Web site at www.sec.gov or on our Web site.
The Fund’s complete list of portfolio holdings, for the first and third fiscal quarters, is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available on our Web site and the SEC’s Web site, www.sec.gov, and can be reviewed and copied (for a fee) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Call 1-202-551-8090 to receive information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room.
We make this information on your fund, as well as monthly portfolio holdings, and other fund details available on our Web site at www.jhfunds.com or by calling 1-800-225-5291.
You can also contact us: | ||
1-800-225-5291 | Regular mail: | Express mail: |
jhfunds.com | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. | John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. |
P.O. Box 55913 | Mutual Fund Image Operations | |
Boston, MA 02205-5913 | 30 Dan Road | |
Canton, MA 02021 |
32 | Strategic Growth Fund | Annual report |
1-800-225-5291
1-800-554-6713 TDD
1-800-338-8080 EASI-Line
www.jhfunds.com
Now available: electronic delivery
www.jhfunds.com/edelivery
This report is for the information of the shareholders of John Hancock Strategic Growth Fund. | 3930A 3/12 |
It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. | 5/12 |
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
As of the end of the year, March 31, 2012, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (respectively, the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer and the principal accounting officer, the “Covered Officers”). A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Stanley Martin is the audit committee financial expert and is “independent”, pursuant to general instructions on Form N-CSR Item 3.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audits of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements amounted to the following for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. These fees were billed to the registrant and were approved by the registrant’s audit committee.
Fund | March 31, 2012* | March 31, 2011 | ||
| ||||
Core High Yield Fund | $ | 55,320 | $ | 39,791 |
| ||||
Disciplined Value Fund | 32,818 | 28,874 | ||
| ||||
Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 31,069 | 27,210 | ||
| ||||
International Value Equity Fund | 31,237 | 42,770 | ||
| ||||
Leveraged Companies Fund | 37,389 | 30,387 | ||
| ||||
Rainier Growth Fund | 35,621 | 32,144 | ||
| ||||
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 30,667 | 29,208 | ||
| ||||
Small Company Fund | 41,255 | 34,396 | ||
| ||||
Strategic Growth Fund | 28,900 | - | ||
| ||||
Total | $ | 324,276 | $ | 264,780 |
| ||||
* Strategic Growth Fund commenced operations during the year ended March 31, 2012. |
(b) Audit-Related Services
Audit-related fees for assurance and related services by the principal accountant are billed to the registrant or to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser ("control affiliates") that provides ongoing services to the registrant. The nature of the services provided was affiliated service provider internal controls reviews. Amounts billed to the registrant were as follows:
Fund | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | ||
| ||||
Core High Yield Fund | $ | 746 | $ | 347 |
| ||||
Disciplined Value Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
| ||||
Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 746 | - | ||
| ||||
International Value Equity Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
| ||||
Leveraged Companies Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
| ||||
Rainier Growth Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
|
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
| ||||
Small Company Fund | 746 | 347 | ||
| ||||
Strategic Growth Fund | 746 | - | ||
| ||||
Total | $ | 6,714 | $ | 2,429 |
|
Amounts billed to control affiliates were $96,255 and $91,670 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
(c) Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning (“tax fees”) amounted to the following for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. The nature of the services comprising the tax fees was the review of the registrant’s tax returns and tax distribution requirements. These fees were billed to the registrant and were approved by the registrant’s audit committee.
Fund | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | ||
| ||||
Core High Yield Fund | $ | 4,175 | $ | 3,976 |
| ||||
Disciplined Value Fund | 2,310 | 2,200 | ||
| ||||
Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 2,597 | 2,473 | ||
| ||||
International Value Equity Fund | 3,901 | 3,715 | ||
| ||||
Leveraged Companies Fund | 1,105 | 1,053 | ||
| ||||
Rainier Growth Fund | 1,824 | 1,737 | ||
| ||||
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 2,514 | 2,395 | ||
| ||||
Small Company Fund | 2,514 | 2,395 | ||
| ||||
Strategic Growth Fund | 3,400 | - | ||
| ||||
Total | $ | 24,340 | $ | 19,944 |
|
(d) All Other Fees
Other fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant or to the control affiliates amounted to the following:
Fund | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2011 | ||
| ||||
Core High Yield Fund | $ | 246 | $ | 19 |
| ||||
Disciplined Value Fund | 393 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 393 | - | ||
| ||||
International Value Equity Fund | 1,505 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Leveraged Companies Fund | 3,247 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Rainier Growth Fund | 394 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 247 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Small Company Fund | 394 | 19 | ||
| ||||
Strategic Growth Fund | 395 | - | ||
| ||||
Total | $ | 7,214 | $ | 133 |
|
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:
The trust’s Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm (the “Auditor”) relating to the operations or financial reporting of the funds. Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.
The trust’s Audit Committee has adopted policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the Committee’s consideration of audit-related and non-audit services by the Auditor. The policies and procedures require that any audit-related and non-audit service provided by the Auditor and any non-audit service provided by the Auditor to a fund service provider that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a fund are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service is provided. Audit-related services provided by the Auditor that are expected to exceed $25,000 per year/per fund are subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Tax services provided by the Auditor that are expected to exceed $30,000 per year/per fund are subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.
All audit services, as well as the audit-related and non-audit services that are expected to exceed the amounts stated above, must be approved in advance of provision of the service by formal resolution of the Audit Committee. At the regularly scheduled Audit Committee meetings, the Committee reviews a report summarizing the services, including fees, provided by the Auditor.
(e)(2) Services approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:
Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees:
There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) According to the registrant’s principal accountant for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, the percentage of hours spent on the audit of the registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons who were not full-time, permanent employees of principal accountant was less than 50%.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant and rendered to the registrant's control affiliates were $3,129,868 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 and $1,985,439 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
(h) The audit committee of the registrant has considered the non-audit services provided by the registrant’s principal accountant to the control affiliates and has determined that the services that were not pre-approved are compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee comprised of independent trustees. The members of the audit committee are as follows:
Stanley Martin - Chairman
Dr. John A. Moore
Patti McGill Peterson
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The registrant has adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's Board of Trustees. A copy of the procedures is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR. See attached “John Hancock Funds – Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee Charter”.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) Based upon their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics for Covered Officers is attached.
(a)(2) Separate certifications for the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached.
(b)(1) Separate certifications for the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached. The certifications furnished pursuant to this paragraph are not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certifications are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.
(c)(1) Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders is attached. See attached “John Hancock Funds – Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee Charter”.
(c)(2) Contact person at the registrant.
SIGNATURES |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 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.
John Hancock Funds III | |
By: | /s/ Keith F. Hartstein |
------------------------------ | |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and | |
Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: | May 17, 2012 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Keith F. Hartstein |
------------------------------- | |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and | |
Chief Executive Officer | |
Date: | May 17, 2012 |
By: | /s/ Charles A. Rizzo |
-------------------------------- | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: | May 17, 2012 |
CERTIFICATION
I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the John Hancock Funds III;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 17, 2012 | /s/ Keith F. Hartstein |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
CERTIFICATION
I, Charles A. Rizzo, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the John Hancock Funds III;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 17, 2012 | /s/ Charles A. Rizzo |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer |
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of |
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
In connection with the attached Report of John Hancock Funds III (the “registrant”) on Form N-CSR to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), each of the undersigned officers of the registrant does hereby certify that, to the best of such officer's knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report.
/s/ Keith F. Hartstein | |
-------------------------------- | |
Keith F. Hartstein | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Dated: | May 17, 2012 |
/s/ Charles A. Rizzo | |
--------------------------------- | |
Charles A. Rizzo | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Dated: | May 17, 2012 |
A signed original of this written statement, required by Section 906, has been provided to the registrant and will be retained by the registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
John Hancock Trust
John Hancock Funds
John Hancock Funds II
John Hancock Funds III
Sarbanes-Oxley Code of Ethics
for
Principal Executive, Principal Financial Officers & Treasurer
This code of ethics (this “Code”) for John Hancock Trust, John Hancock Funds[1], John Hancock Funds II and John Hancock Funds III, each a registered management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), which may issue shares in separate and distinct series (each investment company and series thereunder to be hereinafter referred to as a “Fund”), applies to each Fund’s Principal Executive Officer (“President”), Principal Financial Officer (“Chief Financial Officer”) and Treasurer (“Treasurer”) (the “Covered Officers” as set forth in Exhibit A) for the purpose of promoting:
⇒ honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
⇒ full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Fund files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in other public communications made by the Fund;
⇒ compliance with applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations;
⇒ the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code; and
⇒ accountability for adherence to the Code.
1 of 6
Each of the Covered Officers should adhere to a high standard of business ethics and should be sensitive to situations that may give rise to actual as well as apparent conflicts of interest.
II. Covered Officers Should Handle Ethically Actual and Apparent Conflicts of Interest
Overview
A conflict of interest occurs when a Covered Officers private interest interferes with the interests of, or his service to, the Fund. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if a Covered Officer, or a member of his family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his position with the Fund. Certain conflicts of interest arise out of the relationships between the Covered Officers and the Fund and already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Company Act) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Advisers Act). For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with the Fund because of their status as affiliated persons of the Fund. Each of the Covered Officers is an officer or employee of the investment adviser or a service provider (Service Provider) to the Fund. The Funds, the investment advisers and the Service Providers compliance programs and procedures are designed to prevent, or identify and correct, violations of these provisions. This Code does not, and is not intended to, repeat or replace these programs and procedures, and such conflicts fall outside of the parameters of this Code.
Although typically not presenting an opportunity for improper personal benefit, conflicts arise from, or as a result of, the contractual relationship between the Fund and the investment adviser and the Service Provider of which the Covered Officers are also officers or employees. As a result, this Code recognizes that the Covered Officers will, in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Fund, for the investment adviser or for the Service Provider), be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions which will have different effects on the investment adviser, the Service Provider and the Fund. The participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contractual relationship between the Fund and the investment adviser and the Service Provider and is consistent with the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Fund. Thus, if such participation is performed in conformity with the provisions of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, it will be deemed to have been handled ethically. In addition, it is recognized by the Funds Board of Trustees/Directors (the Board) that the Covered Officers may also be officers or employees of one or more other investment companies covered by other Codes.
Other conflicts of interest are covered by the Code, even if such conflicts of interest are not subject to provisions in the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. The following list provides examples of conflicts of interest under the Code, but the Covered Officers should keep in mind that these examples are not exhaustive. The overarching principle is that the personal interest of an Covered Officer should not be placed improperly before the interest of the Fund.
* * *
2 of 6
Each Covered Officer must:
⇒ not use his/her personal influence or personal relationships improperly to influence investment decisions or financial reporting by the Fund whereby the Covered Officer would benefit personally to the detriment of the Fund;
⇒ not cause the Fund to take action, or fail to take action, for the individual personal benefit of the Covered Officer rather than for the benefit of the Fund; and
⇒ not use material non-public knowledge of portfolio transactions made or contemplated for the Fund to trade personally or cause others to trade personally in contemplation of the market effect of such transactions.
Additionally, conflicts of interest may arise in other situations, the propriety of which may be discussed, if material, with the Funds Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Examples of these include:
⇒ service as a director/trustee on the board of any public or private company;
⇒ the receipt of any non-nominal gifts;
⇒ the receipt of any entertainment from any company with which the Fund has current or prospective business dealings unless such entertainment is business-related, reasonable in cost, appropriate as to time and place, and not so frequent as to raise any question of impropriety (or other formulation as the Fund already uses in another code of conduct);
⇒ any ownership interest in, or any consulting or employment relationship with, any of the Funds service providers, other than its investment adviser, any sub-adviser, principal underwriter, administrator or any affiliated person thereof; and
⇒ a direct or indirect financial interest in commissions, transaction charges or spreads paid by the Fund for effecting portfolio transactions or for selling or redeeming shares other than an interest arising from the Covered Officers employment, such as compensation or equity ownership.
III. Disclosure & Compliance
⇒ Each Covered Officer should familiarize himself or herself with the disclosure requirements generally applicable to the Fund;
⇒ Each Covered Officer should not knowingly misrepresent, or cause others to misrepresent, facts about the Fund to others, whether within or outside the Fund, including to the Funds directors and auditors, and to governmental regulators and self-regulatory organizations;
3 of 6
⇒ Each Covered Officer should, to the extent appropriate within his/her area of responsibility, consult with other officers and employees of the Fund and the Funds adviser or any sub-adviser with the goal of promoting full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the reports and documents the Fund files with, or submits to, the SEC and in other public communications made by the Fund; and
⇒ It is the responsibility of each Covered Officer to promote compliance with the standards and restrictions imposed by applicable laws, rules and regulations.
IV. Reporting & Accountability
Each Covered Officer must:
⇒ upon adoption of the Code (or thereafter as applicable, upon becoming an Covered Officer), affirm in writing to the Funds CCO that he/she has received, read, and understands the Code;
⇒ annually thereafter affirm to the Funds CCO that he/she has complied with the requirements of the Code;
⇒ not retaliate against any employee or Covered Officer or their affiliated persons for reports of potential violations that are made in good faith;
⇒ notify the Funds CCO promptly if he/she knows of any violation of this Code (Note: failure to do so is itself a violation of this Code); and
⇒ report at least annually any change in his/her affiliations from the prior year.
The Funds CCO is responsible for applying this Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. However, any approvals or waivers sought by the Principal Executive Officer will be considered by the Funds Board or the Compliance Committee thereof (the Committee).
The Fund will follow these procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code:
⇒ the Funds CCO will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violations reported to him/her;
⇒ if, after such investigation, the CCO believes that no violation has occurred, the CCO is not required to take any further action;
⇒ any matter that the CCO believes is a violation will be reported to the Board or, if applicable, Compliance Committee;
4 of 6
⇒ if the Board or, if applicable, Compliance Committee concurs that a violation has occurred, the Board, either upon its determination of a violation or upon recommendation of the Compliance Committee, if applicable, will consider appropriate action, which may include review of, and appropriate modifications to, applicable policies and procedures; notification to appropriate personnel of the Service Provider or the investment adviser or its board; or a recommendation to dismiss the Registrants Executive Officer;
⇒ the Board, or if applicable the Compliance Committee, will be responsible for granting waivers, as appropriate; and
⇒ any changes to or waivers of this Code will, to the extent required, be disclosed as provided by SEC rules.
V. Other Policies & Procedures
This Code shall be the sole code of ethics adopted by the Fund for purposes of Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and forms applicable to registered investment companies thereunder. Insofar as other policies or procedures of the Fund, the Funds adviser, any sub-adviser, principal underwriter or other service providers govern or purport to govern the behavior or activities of the Covered Officers who are subject to this Code, they are superseded by this Code to the extent that they overlap or conflict with the provisions of this Code. The Funds and its investment advisers codes of ethics under Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act and Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act, respectively, are separate requirements applying to the Covered Officers and others, and are not part of this Code.
VI. Amendments
Any amendments to this Code, other than amendments to Exhibit A, must be approved or ratified by a majority vote of the Funds Board, including a majority of independent directors.
VII. Confidentiality
All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code will be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the Funds Board and its counsel, the investment adviser and the relevant Service Providers.
VIII. Internal Use
The Code is intended solely for the internal use by the Fund and does not constitute an admission, by or on behalf of the Fund, as to any fact, circumstance, or legal conclusion.
5 of 6
Exhibit A
Persons Covered by this Code of Ethics
(As of September 2010)
John Hancock Trust
⇒ Principal Executive Officer and President Hugh McHaffie
⇒ Principal Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer Charles Rizzo
⇒ Treasurer Michael J. Leary
John Hancock Funds
⇒ Principal Executive Officer and President Keith Hartstein
⇒ Principal Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer Charles Rizzo
⇒ Treasurer Salvatore Schiavone
John Hancock Funds II
⇒ Principal Executive Officer and President Hugh McHaffie
⇒ Principal Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer Charles Rizzo
⇒ Treasurer Michael J. Leary
John Hancock Funds III
⇒ Principal Executive Officer and President Keith Hartstein
⇒ Principal Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer Charles Rizzo
⇒ Treasurer Salvatore Schiavone
[1] John Hancock Funds includes the following trusts: John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund; John Hancock Bond Trust; John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund; John Hancock Capital Series; John Hancock Current Interest; John Hancock Equity Trust; John Hancock Income Securities Trust; John Hancock Investment Trust; John Hancock Investment Trust II; John Hancock Investment Trust III; John Hancock Investors Trust; John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust; John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II; Trust; John Hancock Preferred Income Fund; John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III; John Hancock Series Trust; John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund; John Hancock Strategic Series; John Hancock Tax-Exempt Series Fund; John Hancock World Fund; John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund and John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund.
6 of 6
JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS |
NOMINATING, GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE CHARTER |
A. Composition. The Nominating, Governance and Administration Committee (the “Committee”) shall be composed entirely of Trustees who are “independent” as defined in the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and are not “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of any of the Funds, or of any Fund’s investment adviser, subadviser or principal underwriter (the “Independent Trustees”) who are designated for membership from time to time by the Board of Trustees. The Chairman of the Board shall be a member of the Committee.
B. Overview. The purpose of the Committee is (1) to make determinations and recommendations to the Board on issues related to (a) the composition and operation of the Board, (b) corporate governance matters applicable to the Independent Trustees, and (c) issues related to complex-wide matters and practices designed to facilitate uniformity and administration of the Board's oversight of the Funds, and (2) to discharge such additional duties, responsibilities and functions as are delegated to it from time to time.
C. Specific Responsibilities. The Committee shall have the following duties and powers, to be exercised at such times and in such manner as the Committee shall determine:
1. To identify individuals qualified to serve as Independent Trustees of the Funds, and to consider and determine nominations of individuals to serve as Trustees.
2. To consider, as it deems necessary or appropriate, the criteria for persons to fill existing or newly created Trustee vacancies. The Committee shall use the criteria and principles set forth in Annex A to guide its Trustee selection process.
3. To consider and determine the amount of compensation to be paid by the Funds to the Independent Trustees, including incremental amounts, if any, payable to Committee Chairmen, and to address compensation-related matters. The Chairman of the Board has been granted the authority to approve special compensation to Independent Trustees in recognition of any significant amount of additional time and service to the Funds provided by them, subject to ratification of any such special compensation by the Committee at the next regular meeting of the Committee.
4. To consider and determine the duties and compensation of the Chairman of the Board.
5. To consider and recommend changes to the Board regarding the size, structure, and composition of the Board.
6. To evaluate, from time to time, and determine changes to the retirement policies for the Independent Trustees, as appropriate.
1 |
7. To monitor all expenditures and practices of the Board or the Committees or the Independent Trustees not otherwise incurred and/or monitored by a particular Committee, including, but not limited to: directors and officers liability insurance and fidelity bond coverage and costs; association dues, including Investment Company Institute and Mutual Fund Directors Forum membership dues; meeting expenditures and policies relating to reimbursement of travel expenses and expenses associated with offsite meetings; expenses and policies associated with Trustee attendance at educational or informational conferences; publication expenses; expenses of computers and related service charges; and fees of counsel to the Independent Trustees.
8. To consider, evaluate and make recommendations and necessary findings regarding independent legal counsel and any other advisers, experts or consultants that may be engaged by the Board of Trustees, by the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 of any of the Funds or any Fund’s investment adviser, subadviser or principal underwriter, or by the Committee, from time to time, other than as may be engaged directly by another Committee.
9. To make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees concerning the annual consideration of the agreements relating to legal services.
10. To periodically review the Board’s committee structure and, in collaboration with the Chairs of the various Committees, the charters of the Board’s committees, and recommend to the Board of Trustees changes to the committee structure and charters as it deems appropriate.
11. To coordinate and administer an annual self-evaluation of the Board, which will include, at a minimum, a review of its effectiveness in overseeing the number of Funds in the Fund complex and the effectiveness of its committee structure.
12. To retain and terminate any firm(s) to be used to identify or evaluate or assist in identifying or evaluating potential Independent Board nominees, subject to the Board’s sole authority to approve the firm’s fees and other retention terms.
13. To report its activities to Board of Trustees and to make such recommendations with respect to the matters described above and other matters as the Committee may deem necessary or appropriate.
D. Additional Responsibilities. The Committee will also perform other tasks assigned to it from time to time by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board of Trustees, and will report findings and recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as appropriate.
E. Governance. One member of the Committee shall be appointed as chair. The chair shall be responsible for leadership of the Committee, including scheduling meetings or
2 |
reviewing and approving the schedule for them, preparing agendas or reviewing and approving them before meetings, and making reports to the Board of Trustees, as appropriate.
F. Miscellaneous. The Committee shall meet as often as it deems appropriate, with or without management, as circumstances require. The Committee shall have the resources and authority appropriate to discharge its responsibilities, including the authority to retain special counsel and other advisers, experts or consultants, at the Funds’ expense, as it determines necessary to carry out its duties. The Committee shall have direct access to such officers of and service providers to the Funds as it deems desirable.
G. Evaluation. At least annually, the Committee shall evaluate its performance consistent with the requirements of this charter and report the results to the Board of Trustees.
H. Review. The Committee shall review this charter periodically and shall recommend changes to the Board of Trustees, as it deems desirable.
Last revised: June 7, 2011
3 |
ANNEX A |
General Criteria
1. Nominees should have a reputation for integrity, honesty and adherence to high ethical standards.
2. Nominees should have demonstrated business acumen, experience and ability to exercise sound judgments in matters that relate to the current and long-term objectives of the Funds and should be willing and able to contribute positively to the decision-making process of the Funds.
3. Nominees should have a commitment to understand the Funds, and the responsibilities of a trustee/director of an investment company and to regularly attend and participate in meetings of the Board and its committees.
4. Nominees should have the ability to understand the sometimes conflicting interests of the various constituencies of the Funds, including shareholders and the management company, and to act in the interests of all shareholders.
5. Nominees should not have, nor appear to have, a conflict of interest that would impair their ability to represent the interests of all the shareholders and to fulfill the responsibilities of a director/trustee.
Application of Criteria to Current Trustees
The renomination of current Trustees should not be viewed as automatic, but should be based on continuing qualification under the criteria set forth above based on, among other things, the current Trustee’s contribution to the Board and any committee.
Review of Nominations
1. The Committee believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to obtain highly-qualified candidates to serve as members of the Board.
2. In nominating candidates who would be Independent Trustees, the Committee believes that no particular qualities or skills nor any specific minimum qualifications or disqualifications are controlling or paramount. The Committee shall take into consideration any such factors as it deems appropriate. These factors may include (but are not limited to) the person’s character, integrity, judgment, skill, diversity and experience with investment companies and other organizations of comparable purpose, complexity and size and subject to similar legal restrictions and oversight; the interplay of the candidate’s experience with the experience of other Board members; and the extent to which the candidate would be desirable addition to the Board and any Committees thereof. Other factors that the Committee may take into consideration include a person’s
4 |
availability and commitment to attend meetings and perform his or her responsibilities; an whether or not the person had any relationships that might impair or appear to impair his or her independence, such as any business, financial or family relationships with Fund management, the investment adviser and/or subadviser of the Fund, as applicable, Fund service providers, or their affiliates or with Fund shareholders.
3. While the Committee is solely responsible for the selection and recommendation to the Board of Independent Board candidates, the Committee may consider nominees recommended by any source, including Fund shareholders, management and Committee members, as it deems appropriate. Any such recommendations from shareholders shall be directed to the Secretary of the relevant Fund at such address as is set forth in the Fund’s disclosure documents. Recommendations from management may be submitted to the Committee Chairperson. All recommendations shall include all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for the election of Board members and as specified in the relevant Fund’s By-Laws, and must be accompanied by a written consent of the proposed candidate to stand for election if nominated for the Board and to serve if elected by shareholders.
4. The Committee may from time to time establish specific requirements and/or additional factors to be considered for Independent Board candidates as it deems necessary or appropriate.
5. After its consideration of relevant factors, the Committee shall present its recommendation(s) to the full Board for its consideration.
As long as a current Independent Trustee continues, in the opinion of the Committee, to satisfy the criteria listed above, the Committee generally would favor the re-nomination of a current Trustee rather than a new candidate. Consequently, while the Committee will consider nominees recommended by shareholders to serve as trustees, the Committee may only act upon such recommendations if there is a vacancy on the Board, or the Committee determines that the selection of a new or additional Trustee is in the best interests of the Fund.
5 |
,J3`D#R X4,JQ&.WFVHN5DY\Q_FXXX`SQS0-:O\`;9/)
M.`DC$;(MC2S#?A6QR",==IH`ZVF-%&TB2,BETSM8CE<]<5RL=U>VLMW"-0D:
M9M2CBVR(IPC8&X#'0_EQ]:D@U34X[A5:;[5^^N8!'Y:@OY:DJ ?,/`(Q@=N*E&@(+5H%GVJ89XAA.@
ME8-Z]L8]ZV:*`,E=%`AOH_//^EQ/$3M^[N>1L]>?]9C\*CETF:ZOTEN7&8TC
MS(B;5 ]:NC:@EH7@G),+]".=I]:4HIFU&JZ;--0DA`)&Y>2.]9FL1
MF*7S`,[L8]JTQ"5F\Y&5E<<$'C&:HZA^\!W]$.?RJ(:,Z*CYE*,@$*!]!5MEJ)EQG'Y57.^Y/*NQCW2M&^`3@],&JUO(YFVEF.#
MW-:EP@?=N`!QQ6?0
UM=QR14MC2*B6VU"QK#FCWWGTKK[J,)$:Y=%W7C5A/0VAJ
M6;>'`JXHP*(8^*E*X%8,W*M(`ED""JC,9#0Q+FIXHL8)
MIC&)#WJ3:`:E(P*KOUZT+4EBNXJO)*V*>144F,<50(J2$D\U!)TR:GD8+G-5
M69G;':E)V+2'01[Y.:TXHP*KVL.%SWJZBU*&RK?K^Y:N5M5_TIS777Z_N&-<
MK:#_`$E_K6-4UI&G&.*5QQ3T'RBDDX% ?_`-%/5*KNE?\`'V__
M`%[S_P#HIZ3V''=%*BBBF(****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"
MBBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`**
M**`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHH
MH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`J[I7_'V_P#U[S_^BGJE5W2O^/M_^O>?
M_P!%/2>PX[HI4444Q!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`
M%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4
M444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!11
M10`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%7=*_P"/M_\`KWG_`/13U2J[I7_'V_\`U[S_
M`/HIZ3V''=%*BBBF(****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`
MHHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"B
MBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`***
M*`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`J[I7_'V__7O/_P"BGJE5W2O^/M_^O>?_`-%/
M2>PX[HI4444Q!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`
M!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%
M%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`44
M44`%%%%`!1110`4444`%7=*_X^W_`.O>?_T4]4JNZ5_Q]O\`]>\__HIZ3V''
M=%*BBBF(****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****
M`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`
M****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`H
MHHH`****`"BBB@`J[I7_`!]O_P!>\_\`Z*>J57=*_P"/M_\`KWG_`/13TGL.
M.Z*5%%%,04444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`444
M4`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110
M`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!1110`4444`%%%%`!
M1110`4444`%%%%`!5W2O^/M_^O>?_P!%/5*KNE?\?;_]>\__`**>D]AQW12H
MHHIB"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HH
MHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB
M@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`"BBB@`HHHH`****`
#/__9
`
end
/^`IR:/8(8BD&/*4*F';@`$#OS]YNOK4
QK.VNH$$@4_=I4P!@U(L88DU&/O8%4`F<&FXR:MR6%PJ*0
MF[/I3ETN\V;_`"N/KS4\\>X^5]BL/E6H1]^I7#(Q5@0142_>JT(L1\FDN1\P
MIT(Y%.N1R*8!#\JFG*^#ZT@'R5'_`!U#6H%T62O)%3ZA(1>H,?\N\/_
M`**6JJR#S<],U
YS2':1D=:08/6@`9XK<"19`>U&
M[E3ZF`+U,]K>#_`-%)
M0!39<&G;B4P:4LKOR,4.@'(ZTA$1R#@5(JGC/6F*"3TISY5L@TQEIYE\K9WI
M8EC9.>OK513DY-7+=D\E@_!J6K`0.@CF(4Y%2*BDYSS3)#@9I%