UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

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JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS III

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Your vote is critical!

Dear Valued John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund Shareholder:

As a valued member of the John Hancock Investment Management family, we need your vote for the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for December 18^th. The purpose of the meeting is for shareholders to vote on an important proposal regarding changing the Fund’s classification from ‘diversified’ to ‘non-diversified’. Your vote is critical to helping us reach quorum.

The Board of Trustees of John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund recommends a vote
“FOR” the proposal.

Your vote is extremely important! To avoid further communications, we urge you to take the time
to vote your shares today using one of the below voting options:

	·	Call a proxy voting specialist today at 1-833-934-2734. Representatives are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.   You can also call the toll-free touchtone phone number located on your proxy card, enter the control number and follow the prompts.
	·	Vote by Internet at www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number on your proxy card and follow the prompts.
	·	Vote by mail by completing, signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and returning it in the pre-paid envelope provided in this package.

We appreciate you taking immediate action to vote your shares today!

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