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John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund is a continuously offered, closed-end management investment company registered under the 1940 Act. Its investment objective is to seek high current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in asset-based lending investments, including distressed loans. It provides limited liquidity to shareholders through discretionary quarterly repurchase offers and is offered exclusively to accredited investors who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens. The Fund consolidates investments in wholly owned subsidiaries focused on residential real estate loans, consumer loans, legacy mortgage pools, and commercial aircraft lease transactions. Prior to March 3, 2025, the Fund was known as John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund.
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Sep 13, 2024
10:29
Ownership
Director of the Advisor Gaurav Hans Saini disclosed no securities owned in John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund as of October 9, 2026.
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Apr 07, 2025
16:30
Ownership
Jeffrey Todd Holdings, a Ten Percent Owner, transferred 625,126 Class I shares of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund to one of its partners on October 5, 2026 for no monetary consideration. Jeffrey Todd Holdings reported owning 997,124 Class I shares after the transfer.
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May 22, 2025
14:08
Ownership, Personnel
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund ownership disclosure shows Vice President, Investments Elisabeth Christino Stoll reported no securities owned as of September 21, 2026.
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Aug 25, 2026
15:45
Ownership
Manulife Private Credit Plus Fund purchased about 438,596 John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund common shares at $20.52 per share on December 1, 2025. Its direct ownership increased to about 3.4 million shares.
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Jan 25, 2026
11:02
Ownership, Personnel, Redemption
Vice President, Investments Lo York sold 623 common shares of beneficial interest in John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund at $19.95 per share on March 31, 2026. The reported direct ownership decreased to 0 shares.
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Apr 13, 2025
16:15
Ownership
Louis Hanover, Chief Investment Officer of Marathon Asset Management, transferred 431,876 Class I Shares of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund to a charitable trust for no payment. After the transfer, he reported owning 0 Class I Shares directly.
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Feb 03, 2024
09:19
Redemption
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund began its quarterly repurchase offer on August 3, 2026, to repurchase 5% of outstanding shares at net asset value. Shareholders may tender, modify or withdraw requests by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 2.
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Apr 28, 2024
17:02
Compliance
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund reported a 2025 annual proxy voting notice for the period reported June 30, 2026, with zero series listed and President Kristie M. Feinberg signing on July 28, 2026.
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Jul 17, 2024
16:15
Ownership
Jeffrey Todd Holdings disclosed direct ownership of 1,622,250.817 Class I Shares of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund as of July 8, 2026. The disclosure identifies Jeffrey Todd Holdings as a ten percent owner after Marathon Asset Management transferred the shares.
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Jun 17, 2024
16:15
Ownership
Jeffrey Todd Holdings disclosed beneficial ownership of 1.6 million John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund Class I shares, representing 12.4% of the class. The disclosure states the shares are not held to influence control.
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John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund
John Hancock Investments is responsible for managing John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund launched in 2022.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund is registered as a '40 Act fund.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund is structured as a Tender Offer CEF fund.
You can invest in John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund by meeting its eligibility requirements and subscribing through the fund's offering process or an approved platform. Visit their website for more details.
You can invest in John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund monthly, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund can be purchased in USD.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund's fiscal year end is October 31.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund's net asset value was $260.6 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $308.4 million as of April 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund primarily makes Debt Investments.
Among other asset classes, John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund primarily invests in Direct Lending and Real Estate (Debt).
Among other regions, John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund primarily invests in the USA and WE.
John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund charges a 1.35% annual management fee, which is calculated based on NAV.
You can invest in ABLGX shares with a minimum initial investment of $10,000.
You can invest in ABLGX shares with a minimum subsequent investment of $5,000.
You will be subject to paying an early repurchase/redemption fee of 2%.
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