About the Meeting Please make sure your browser is compatible before you try to access the meeting online To access the meeting online either as a shareholder or a guest you will need the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox. Please do not use Internet Explorer. You should log in early to make sure your browser is compatible. Internal network security protocols including firewalls and virtual private network (VPN) connections may block access. If you are experiencing any difficulty connecting or watching the meeting, ensure your VPN setting is disabled or use a computer on a network not restricted by the security settings of your organization. In the event of difficulties during the registration process or with accessing and attending the meeting, please contact TSX Trust at 1-800-783-9495 (Canadian residents), 1-800-249-7702 (U.S. residents) or 416-682-3864 (rest of world). How to vote There are two ways to vote – by proxy before the meeting, or during the meeting. How you vote depends on whether you’re a registered shareholder, an ownership statement holder or a non-registered (beneficial) shareholder. Shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares and submit proxies before the meeting. Registered shareholders and non-registered ownership See page 11 for statement holders (your package includes a proxy form) important details You’re a registered shareholder if you have a share certificate in your about voting by name or your shares are recorded electronically in the Direct proxy. Registration System (DRS) maintained by our transfer agent. You’re an ownership statement holder if you hold a share ownership statement that was issued when Manufacturers Life demutualized. Vote by proxy You can vote your shares in one of four ways: You or your authorized On the internet – Go to the website indicated on your proxy form. representative must You will need complete the proxy form. the personal identification/control number on the form. If you’re a corporation or By phone (Canada and U.S. only) – Call the toll-free number on other legal entity, your the proxy form and follow the instructions. You will need the authorized representative personal identification/control number on the form. must complete the form. By mail – Complete your proxy form and return it in the envelope provided. On your smartphone – Use the QR code found on your proxy form. Your proxy must be received by 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on May 9, 2023 for your vote to be counted. If you’re mailing your proxy form, be sure to allow enough time for the envelope to be delivered. The deadline for the deposit of proxies can be waived by the Chair of the Board at his discretion, without notice. If the meeting is adjourned, your proxy must be received by 5 p.m. (Eastern time) two business days before the meeting is reconvened. Vote in person at the Check in with our transfer agent when you arrive at the meeting. meeting Do not complete the proxy form before the meeting because you’ll vote in You will need to bring person at the meeting. photo identification with you to the meeting. 2023 Management information circular 7

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