UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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. ______)
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)
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JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND
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John Hancock Bank And Thrift Opportunity Fund
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 21, 2011
for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 21, 2011
This communication is not a form for voting and
presents only an overview of the
more complete proxy materials that are
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John Hancock Bank And Thrift Opportunity Fund
Meeting Information
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
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Annual Meeting of Shareholders | |
For Holders as of:
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November 8, 2010 | |
Date:
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Friday, January 21, 2011 | |
Time:
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02:00 PM, Eastern Time | |
Place:
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Offices of the Fund, 601 Congress Street, | |
| Boston, Massachusetts 02210 | ||
Directions to Meeting:
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http://www.jhfunds.com/proxy |
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John Hancock Bank And Thrift Opportunity Fund
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 1.
1. Election of Trustees
1.01 James F. Carlin
1.02 William H. Cunningham
1.03 Gregory A. Russo
NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment of the meeting.
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Welcome to the
John Hancock Closed - End Funds
Notice & Access Shareholder Portal
John Hancock Closed - End Funds
Notice & Access Shareholder Portal
Changes to SEC proxy requirements concerning proxy material delivery give companies the
opportunity to reduce printing and mailing expenses by providing shareholders electronic access to
proxy materials. If you wish to receive a hardcopy of the proxy materials, please do so by
selecting “Click Here” in the area titled “To Request Printed Proxy Materials” below and see
instructions on how to receive, at no-cost to you, a full-set of proxy materials via first class
U.S. mail. After reviewing the proxy materials, please vote your shares by clicking on “Vote Now”
and following the subsequent instructions.
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Proxy Statement
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Welcome to the
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Proxy Voting Site
John Hancock Bank And Thrift Opportunity Fund
Proxy Voting Site
JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
January 21, 2011
The undersigned shareholder of John Hancock Bank And Thrift Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”)
hereby appoints KEITH F. HARTSTEIN, SALVATORE SCHIAVONE, THOMAS M.
KINZLER, CHARLES A. RIZZO, KINGA KAPUSCINSKI, and JULIE B. LYMAN, and
each of them singly, proxies and attorneys of the undersigned, with full
power of substitution to each, for and in the name of the undersigned, to
vote and act upon all matters at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
the Fund to be held on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the offices of the
Fund, 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, at 2:00 p.m.,
Eastern time, and at any and all adjournments thereof, in respect of all
common shares of the Fund held by the undersigned or in respect of which
the undersigned would be entitled to vote or act, with all powers the
undersigned would possess if personally present. All proxies previously
given by the undersigned in respect of said meeting are hereby revoked.
Your Internet vote authorizes the Named Proxies to vote your
shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned
your Proxy Card.
shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned
your Proxy Card.
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and Proxy Statement - Click Here
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The Board of Trustees recommends a vote
For each of the Nominees.
For each of the Nominees.
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1. Election of Trustees:
(01) James F. Carlin
(02) William H. Cunningham
(03) Gregory A. Russo
Privacy Statement
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To Vote On The Proposal for John Hancock Bank And Thrift
Opportunity Fund – Check The Box Below:
Opportunity Fund – Check The Box Below:
The Board of Trustees recommends a vote
For each of the Nominees.
For each of the Nominees.
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| (01) James F. Carlin | ||||||||
| (02) William H. Cunningham | ||||||||
| (03) Gregory A. Russo | ||||||||
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In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may
properly come before the meeting, or at any adjournment thereof.
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I Vote As The Board Of Trustees Recommends
In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting, or at any adjournment thereof.
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JOHN HANCOCK BANK AND THRIFT OPPORTUNITY FUND THANKS YOU FOR VOTING
ELECTRONICALLY
ELECTRONICALLY
Voting Summary
Your Control Number:
11/29/2010 4:00:46 PM EDT
Trustees: James F. Carlin, William H. Cunningham, Gregory A.
Russo
You Voted: For All
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