EX-99.(17)(C) 6 b80124a1exv99wx17yxcy.htm EX-99.(17)(C) FORM OF PROXY CARD EX-99.(17)(C) Form of Proxy Card
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ROBECO BOSTON PARTNERS MID CAP VALUE FUND
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS — [July 7], 2010
PROXY SOLICITATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, hereby appoint(s)                                      ,                                 and                                      , with full power of substitution in each, to vote all the shares of stock of Robeco Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) which the undersigned is (are) entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the fund to be held at [Bellevue Park Corporate Center, 103 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at                        a.m., Eastern Time], and at any adjournment(s) of the Meeting. All powers may be exercised by a majority of all proxy holders or substitutes voting or acting, or, if only one votes and acts, then by that one. Receipt of the Proxy Statement dated [April 30, 2010] is hereby acknowledged. If not revoked, this proxy shall be voted on the proposals included in the Proxy Statement.

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RETURN PROMPTLY IN ENCLOSED ENVELOPE
Date                     , 2010
 
 
         
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SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED ACTION BY A CHECK MARK IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACE. THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF (FOR) PROPOSAL 1 IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE BELOW. AS TO ANY OTHER MATTER, THE PROXY OR PROXIES WILL VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR BEST JUDGMENT.
                         
 
  FOR   AGAINST   ABSTAIN
 
                       
(1)         To approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Acquired Fund and John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”). Under this agreement, Robeco would transfer all of its assets to the Acquiring Fund in exchange for corresponding shares of the Acquiring Fund. These shares would be distributed, as described in the accompanying proxy statement, proportionately to you and the other shareholders of the Acquired Fund. The Acquiring Fund would also assume the Acquired Fund’s liabilities.
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