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        <name>JOHN HANCOCK MULTI-ASSET HIGH JH MULTI-ASSET HIGH INC-NAV</name>
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      <explntrNote note="Returns are reported without deduction of sales loads and redemption fees, if applicable." noteItem="B.5.a"/>
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      <ncom:dateSigned>2026-07-27</ncom:dateSigned>
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      <ncom:signature>/s/Salvatore Schiavone</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Salvatore Schiavone</ncom:signerName>
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