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Manulife Mutual Funds receives unitholder approval to amend two funds Toronto – Manulife Mutual Funds (a division of Elliott & Page Limited) has received unitholders’ and regulatory approval to change the fundamental investment objectives of the E&P Manulife Balanced Asset Allocation Portfolio and E&P Manulife Maximum Growth Asset Allocation Portfolio.To meet regulatory requirements, the changes required the approval of a majority of unitholders in each of the two Funds by proxy or in person at special meetings held on Friday, December 17, 2004. In both instances, unitholders voted in favour of amending the investment objectives to allow investing of all the portfolio’s assets in other mutual funds. This change provides greater transparency, increased diversification, enhanced liquidity and more flexible portfolio management. The changes will be completed on or about December 24, 2004. About Manulife Investments Manulife Investments is the brand name describing certain Canadian subsidiaries and operating divisions of Manulife Financial Corporation that offer personal wealth management products and services in Canada. As one of Canada's leading integrated financial services providers, Manulife Investments offers a variety of products and services including segregated funds, mutual funds, annuities and guaranteed investment contracts. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and most of Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$346 billion (US$274 billion) as at September 30, 2004. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. - 30 - Media Contact:
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