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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust is a Delaware statutory trust structured as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to generate current income by investing at least 80% of net assets, plus investment borrowings, in senior loans, including first- and second-lien term loans, delayed-draw term loans and revolving credit facilities. Its strategy focuses exclusively on below-investment-grade loans and may include related securities and equity co-investments, with the Adviser generally employing a buy-and-hold approach. The Fund provides limited liquidity through periodic share repurchases at net asset value. Manulife Investment Management Private Markets (US) LLC serves as the Fund’s investment adviser and administrator.
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John Hancock Investments
2020
'40 Act
Tender Offer CEF
USD
Quarterly
Monthly
0.55%
December 31
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Dec 01, 2023
12:45
Ownership
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Manufacturers Life Reinsurance, a 10% owner, acquired approximately 2.7 million John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust common shares at $16.33 per share on August 31, 2026, bringing direct ownership to approximately 38.9 million shares.
Oct 01, 2024
12:39
Ownership
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Manufacturers Life Insurance (Bermuda Branch), a Ten Percent Owner of John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust, acquired approximately 1.4 million common shares at about $16.33 per share on August 31, 2026. Its reported direct ownership increased to approximately 20.1 million shares.
Oct 20, 2023
12:41
Ownership, Redemptions
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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust ownership amendment changes Manulife (Singapore)’s reported activity from a 61,804-share purchase to a 3.1 million-share disposition at $16.3005, leaving 9.8 million shares owned.
Jul 28, 2025
17:02
Compliance
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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust reported its 2026 annual proxy voting notice for the period ended June 30, 2026, with no series included and President Ian R. Roke signing on July 28, 2026.
Nov 23, 2024
13:23
Ownership, Personnel
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Frances G Rathke, Director of John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust, disclosed that she owned no securities of the fund as of July 22, 2026.
Mar 02, 2024
10:55
Ownership
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Manufacturers Life Reinsurance acquired approximately 1.5 million John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust common shares at $16.30 per share on June 30, 2026. The 10% owner directly owned approximately 36.2 million shares afterward.
May 02, 2026
10:49
Ownership
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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust reported that 10% owner Manulife (Singapore) purchased about 122,630 common shares at approximately $16.30 per share on June 30, 2026, increasing direct ownership to about 11 million shares.
Jan 12, 2026
09:46
Compliance
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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust and related funds filed a corrected Continental Insurance Company fidelity bond rider to fix a typographical error in its effective date, with no changes to coverage, terms, conditions, bond amount, premium or named insureds.
Jul 02, 2025
12:11
Ownership
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Manufacturers Life Reinsurance purchased approximately 970,543 John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust common shares at approximately $16.48 per share on May 29, 2026. The ten percent owner directly owns approximately 32.8 million shares after the purchase.
Oct 02, 2023
12:07
Ownership
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Manulife (Singapore), a ten percent owner of John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust, acquired approximately 121,318 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest at $16.48 per share on May 29, 2026, increasing direct holdings to approximately 10.6 million shares.
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John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust
John Hancock Investments is responsible for managing John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust.
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust launched in 2020.
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust is registered as a '40 Act fund.
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust is structured as a Tender Offer CEF fund.
You can invest in John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust monthly, subject to eligibility and fund subscription deadlines.
You can redeem shares of John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust quarterly, subject to redemption limits and notice requirements.
Shares of John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust can be purchased in USD.
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust's fiscal year end is December 31.
John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust's net asset value was $1,274 million and its portfolio had a fair value of $1,671 million as of June 30, 2026.
Among other deal types, John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust primarily makes Debt Investments and Short-Term Investments.
Among other asset classes, John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust primarily invests in Direct Lending.
Among other regions, John Hancock GA Senior Loan Trust primarily invests in the USA and Globally.
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