EX-99.(D) 8 f23695d8.htm EX-99.(D)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form N-2 of John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund of our report dated December 14, 2022, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in this Form N-CSR.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, MA

December 22, 2022