<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001193125-17-364465.txt : 20171208
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-364465
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	F-X
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171208
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171208
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20171208

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		F-X
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-221951
		FILM NUMBER:		171246170

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

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 BLOOR ST EAST, NT-10
		CITY:			TORONTO
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4W1E5

FILED BY:		

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		F-X

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

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 BLOOR ST EAST, NT-10
		CITY:			TORONTO
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4W1E5
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
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<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Appointment
of Agent For Service of Process And Undertaking </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Name of issuer or person filing (&#147;Filer&#148;):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION</B></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Check the following box if you are filing the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;F-X</FONT> in paper in accordance with <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Regulation&nbsp;S-T</FONT> rule
101(b)(9)&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>C.</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Manulife Financial Corporation</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-10</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">File Number (if known):</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">333-221951</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>Manulife Financial Corporation</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>December&nbsp;8, 2017 (filed concurrently)</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filer is incorporated or organized under the laws of Canada and has its principal place of business at</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1E5.</B></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>E.</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filer designates and appoints John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)</P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Attention: Emanuel Alves, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(617)&nbsp;663-3000</FONT></B></P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">as the agent of the Filer upon whom may be served any process, pleadings, subpoenas, or
other papers in:</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;any investigation or administrative proceeding conducted
by the Commission; and</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b) any civil suit or action brought against the Filer or to
which the Filer has been joined as defendant or respondent, in any appropriate court in any place subject to the jurisdiction of any state or of the United States or of any of its territories or possessions or of the District of Columbia, where the
investigation, proceeding or cause of action arises out of or relates to or concerns: (i)&nbsp;any offering made or purported to be made in connection with the securities registered or qualified by the Filer on
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;F-10</FONT> on December&nbsp;8, 2017 or any purchases or sales of any security in connection therewith; (ii)&nbsp;the securities in relation to which the obligation to file an annual report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F</FONT> arises, or any purchases or sales of such securities; (iii)&nbsp;any tender offer for the securities of a Canadian issuer with respect to which filings are made by the Filer with the Commission on <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Schedule&nbsp;13E-4F,</FONT> <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14D-1F</FONT> or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14D-9F;</FONT> or (iv)&nbsp;the securities in relation to which the Filer acts as trustee pursuant to an
exemption under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Rule&nbsp;10a-5</FONT> under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. The Filer stipulates and agrees that any such civil suit or action or administrative proceeding may be commenced by the service of process
upon, and that service of an administrative subpoena shall be effected by service upon such agent for service of process, and that the service as aforesaid shall be taken and held in all courts and administrative tribunals to be valid and binding as
if personal service thereof had been made.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filer stipulates and agrees to appoint a successor agent for service of process and file an amended Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-X</FONT> if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the Filer at any time until six years have elapsed from the date the issuer of the securities to which such
forms and schedules relate has ceased reporting under the Exchange Act;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filer
further undertakes to advise the Commission promptly of any change to the Agent&#146;s name or address during the applicable period by amendment of this form, referencing the file number of the relevant form in conjunction with which the amendment
is being filed.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="5">The Filer undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the Commission staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the Commission staff,
information relating to the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-10,</FONT> the securities to which the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-10</FONT> relates and the transactions in such securities.</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Filer certifies that it has duly caused this power of attorney, consent, stipulation and
agreement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized, in the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, country of Canada, on this 8th day of December, 2017. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:2.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Filer:</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">By&nbsp;:</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Halina K. von dem Hagen</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:&nbsp; Halina K. von dem Hagen</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title:&nbsp; Executive Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This statement has been signed by the following person in the capacity indicated on December&nbsp;8, 2017:
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><B>JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">as Agent for Service of Process in the United States</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ Emanuel Alves</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Name:&nbsp; Emanuel Alves</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Title:&nbsp; Vice President, Counsel&nbsp;&amp; Corporate Secretary</TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CERTIFICATE </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I, Halina K. von dem Hagen,
Executive Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management of Manulife Financial Corporation (&#147;MFC&#148;), do hereby certify that the following resolution of MFC is a true copy of a resolution duly passed by the Board of Directors of MFC at a
meeting duly called and held on the 28<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> day of November, 2017 and that the said resolution has not been amended or rescinded and is still in full force and effect as of the date hereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">RESOLVED THAT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any Corporate Officer or director of MFC is
authorized and directed to execute and file, or cause to be filed, a Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">F-X</FONT> with the SEC, in the name and on behalf of MFC, by which John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) is appointed as agent for
service of process with respect to the Shelf Registration Statement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the corporate seal
of MFC at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, this 8th day of December, 2017. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Name: Halina K. von dem Hagen</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Title:
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