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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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'40 Act
Tender Offer CEF
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Jul 25, 2025
15:45
Ownership
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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.
Feb 25, 2026
11:02
Ownership, Personnel, Redemptions
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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.
Jul 13, 2024
16:15
Ownership
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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.
Oct 03, 2023
09:19
Redemptions
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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.
Aug 28, 2023
17:02
Compliance
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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.
Jan 17, 2024
16:15
Ownership
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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.
Feb 17, 2025
16:15
Ownership
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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.
Feb 14, 2026
18:32
Ownership
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Marathon Asset Management reported beneficial ownership in John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund Class I shares changed from 1.8 million shares, or 14.6%, to 0 shares, or 0.0%, as of July 8, 2026.
Dec 14, 2024
18:23
Ownership
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Marathon Asset Management, Sub-Advisor to John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund, transferred 1.6 million Class I Shares to Jeffrey Todd Holdings on July 8, 2026. Its direct ownership decreased from 1.6 million Class I Shares to zero.
Oct 23, 2023
13:40
Ownership, Personnel
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Director Frances G. Rathke disclosed no ownership of John Hancock Marathon Asset-Based Lending Fund securities as of June 18, 2026. The disclosure establishes her status as a Director without reported securities ownership.
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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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