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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001086888
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				889897526
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		200 BLOOR ST EAST, NT-10
		CITY:			TORONTO
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4W1E5
		BUSINESS PHONE:		416-926-3000

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		STREET 1:		200 BLOOR ST EAST, NT-10
		CITY:			TORONTO
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