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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II
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December 12, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

DEF 14A 1 d891323ddef14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidentia

May 8, 2024 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 May 8, 2024 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 14, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. __________) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]  Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)

December 15, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

June 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 4/30/2022 Fund’s investments As of 4-30-22 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 90.

January 25, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 10/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 10-31-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 93.

December 9, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

June 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 4/30/2021 Fund’s investments As of 4-30-21 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 107.

May 14, 2021 CORRESP

John Hancock Group of Funds

John Hancock Group of Funds 200 Berkeley Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 April 28, 2021 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 29, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH PREFERRED INCOME FUND II (HPF)_DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 22, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 10/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 10-31-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 111.

December 10, 2020 DEF 14A

- JH PREFERRED INCOME FUND II (HPF)_DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

September 24, 2020 CORRESP

September 16, 2020

CORRESP 21 filename21.htm September 16, 2020 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Registrant”) File No. 811- 21202 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Regis

June 26, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 4/30/2020 Fund’s investments As of 4-30-20 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 124.

December 23, 2019 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 10/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 10-31-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 118.

December 12, 2019 DEF 14A

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A - - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II (HPF)_DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

June 25, 2019 NPORT-EX

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Quarterly portfolio holdings 4/30/19 Fund’s investments As of 4-30-19 (unaudited) Shares Value Preferred securities (A) 122.

December 21, 2018 N-Q

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 21, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

June 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

June 27, 2018 N-Q

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 26, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Ii - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 26, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

December 14, 2017 DEF 14A

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 27, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 24, 2017.

September 27, 2017 EX-99.77(B)

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II ("the Fund"), as of and for the year ended July 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States

June 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

June 29, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Ii - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

March 31, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 24, 2017.

January 3, 2017 DEFA14A

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II - DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 defa14a-jhprefdii.htm JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II - DEFA14A John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund John Hancock Income Securities Trust John Hancock Investors Trust John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund John Hancock Tax-Advanta

December 23, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

December 23, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

November 30, 2016 DEFA14A

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

November 18, 2016 DEF 14A

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

September 27, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of the majority of the Trustees.

September 27, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016.

September 27, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Dated January 22, 2016

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Dated January 22, 2016 1 Table of Contents Page Article I NAME AND DEFINITIONS Section 1.

September 27, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)

June 28, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

June 28, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

March 29, 2016 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Section 4.4 of ARTICLE IV is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety by the following: Section 4.4 Retirement Age. The retirement age for Trustees shall be determined from time to time by a resolution of the majority of the Trustees.

March 29, 2016 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Dated January 22, 2016

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF TRUST OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Dated January 22, 2016 1 Table of Contents Page Article I NAME AND DEFINITIONS Section 1.

March 29, 2016 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 3, 2016.

December 23, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

December 23, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 16, 2015 DEFA14A

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

December 7, 2015 DEF 14A

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

September 28, 2015 EX-99.77C

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 2015.

September 28, 2015 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2015, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)

September 28, 2015 EX-99.77D

Preferred Income Fund II NSAR SUB-ITEM 77Q1:

Preferred Income Fund II NSAR SUB-ITEM 77Q1: On March 12, 2015, the Board of Trustees of the fund approved the following investment policy changes: Effective March 12, 2015, the Board of Trustees approved a revision to the fund?s investment policies reducing the amount of the fund?s securities that must be rated investment grade.

June 26, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

June 26, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

June 19, 2015 CORRESP

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II ESP

K&L Gates LLP State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111 T +1 617 261 3100 F +1 617 261 3175 klgates.

March 30, 2015 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISOR

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AMENDMENT TO SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT Appendix A to each of the above referenced Fund?s Subadvisory Agreement dated December 31, 2005, is hereby amended to clarify and reflect

March 30, 2015 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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January 2, 2015 To the Trustees of the John Hancock Group of Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Re: Agreement to Waive Advisory Fees and Reimburse Expenses John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (collectively, the “Advisers”), each an investment adviser to the investment companies listed in Appendix A (collectively, the “John Hancock Funds”), hereby notify you as follows: 1.

March 30, 2015 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 2015.

March 17, 2015 EX-24

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS COMMON SHARES SECTION 16(a) FILINGS As an officer, trustee and/or shareholder of John Hancock Closed-End Funds (the "Companies") listed in Appendix A, the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints with full power of substitution each of Ariel Ayanna, Thomas Dee, John J.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

December 24, 2014 N-Q

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Ii - N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 5, 2014 DEFA14A

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEFA14A - - PROXY MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: [] Preliminary Proxy Statement [] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) []

November 25, 2014 DEF 14A

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

October 2, 2014 COVER

HPF / John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II COVER - -

fpreferredincomeiiltr.htm September 23, 2014 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Registrant”) File No. 811-21202 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Regist

September 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014

AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES June 30, 2014 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated June 30, 2014 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services (the “Agreement”) dated June 1, 2002, as amended by and between Computershare Inc.

September 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder Meeting

Shareholder Meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014.

September 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB 4 djhaamendrestatedservagrmnt.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is amended and restated as of this 25th day of June, 2014, by and between the trusts listed in Appendix A (the “Trusts”), on behalf of themselves and each of their funds (except as noted) (the “Funds”) and John Hancock Advisers, LLC (

September 26, 2014 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)

June 26, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

apreferredincomeii.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exec

June 26, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not m

March 28, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

xbylawpifiiex99q1.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 / TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II - OFFICES 2 Section 2.1 Principal Office 2 Section 2.2 Other Offices 2 ARTICLE III - SHAREHOLDERS 2 Section 3.1 Meetings 2 Section 3.2 Conduct of Meetings 2 Section 3.3 Annual Meetings 3 Section 3.4 Special Meetings 3 Section 3

March 28, 2014 EX-99.77Q2 ITEM 405

Preferred Income Fund II

Preferred Income Fund II Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires a fund’s executive officers, Trustees and persons who own more than 10% of a fund’s shares (“10% Shareholders”) to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

February 6, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

January 6, 2014 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

December 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiicert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mi

December 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

N-Q 1 aprefincomeii.htm JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massac

December 24, 2013 DEF 14A

- PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

September 30, 2013 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income II Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)

June 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

aprefincomeii.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive

June 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not m

April 1, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012.

April 1, 2013 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Effective December 12, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved a revision to the Fund’s investment policy regarding the amount of the Fund’s securities that is rated investment grade.

December 26, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

apreferredincomeii.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal exe

December 26, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not m

November 20, 2012 CORRESP

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corresp John Hancock Funds 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 November 19, 2012 VIA EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

September 28, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

bnsarletterpreferincii.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income II Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2012, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Over

September 19, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

DEFA14A 1 d413591ddefa14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for U

September 13, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

June 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferredinciicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

June 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

apreferredincomefundii.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal

March 30, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Preferred Income Fund II

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Preferred Income Fund II The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 20, 2012.

December 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiicert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, no

December 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip cod

November 28, 2011 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

November 25, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. _____)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

October 7, 2011 COVER

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gperfinciiltr.htm September 20, 2011 EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Form N-CSR John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the “Registrant”) File No. 811-21202 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Registrant’s F

September 29, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States

September 29, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Preferred Income Fund II

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Preferred Income Fund II On March 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved the following investment policy regarding the use of reverse repurchase agreement transactions: Reverse repurchase agreements: The Fund may engage in reverse repurchase agreement transactions to the extent permitted under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (?1940 Act?), and related guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission and its staff.

June 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

aprefinctwo.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive

June 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferinctwocerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mi

April 1, 2011 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010

AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 2010 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III EACH DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 AS AMENDED AND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND DATED DECEMBER 16, 2003 AS AMENDED MARCH 8, 2005 AS AMENDED Section 4.

April 1, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 21, 2011. The following action was taken by the shareholders:

The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 21, 2011. The following action was taken by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of three (3) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2014. The votes cast with respect to each Trustee are set forth below. THE PROPOSAL PASSED ON JANUARY 21, 2011. Total Votes for the Nominee Total Votes Withhe

December 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

ecertsp11.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

December 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

November 30, 2010 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

November 24, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

def14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

September 28, 2010 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States

June 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

eprefincfndiicerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not mi

June 29, 2010 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

March 31, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 22, 2010.

March 31, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

I. Covered Officers/Purpose of the Code

John Hancock Trust John Hancock Funds John Hancock Funds II John Hancock Funds III Sarbanes-Oxley Code of Ethics for Principal Executive, Principal Financial Officers & Treasurer I.

December 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

epreferredincomefund-iiex99.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

December 28, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 2, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ______)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

September 29, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II AMENDMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2009 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 That the By-Laws be, and they hereby are, amended as follows: 1.

September 29, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

meeting.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On April 28, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts for the purpose of considering and voting upon: Proposal 1: Election of six Trustees to serve until their respective successors have b

September 29, 2009 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (hereafter referred to as the "Fund") as of and for the year ended July 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversi

September 29, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II ADVISORY AGREEMENT

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II ADVISORY AGREEMENT Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2009, between John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust (the ?Fund?), and John Hancock Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?JHA? or the ?Adviser?).

June 26, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

June 26, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferredincomeiiexnncert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made

March 30, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II As Amended: September 9, 2008 (Articles III, VIII and IX)

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II As Amended: September 9, 2008 (Articles III, VIII and IX) Article III, Section 3.

March 30, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND II JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND III JOHN HANCOCK TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND As Amended: March 11, 2008 Article IV.

March 9, 2009 DEFA14A

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

JOHN HANCOCK PREFERRED INCOME FUND, PREFERRED INCOME FUND II, PREFERRED INCOME FUND III, TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND AND TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL SHAREHOLDER YIELD FUND IMPORTANT REMINDER PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES BEFORE April 14, 2009 March 9, 2009 Dear John Hancock Shareholder, I am writing to you in regard to materials I previously sent you relating to proposals that will be voted on at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the John Hancock Preferred Income Fund, Preferred Income Fund II, Preferred Income Fund III, Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund and Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund, scheduled for April 14, 2009.

February 9, 2009 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-21202 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES E

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2009.

January 23, 2009 CORRESP

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response.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing January 23, 2009 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. Re: Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A for the following Funds: File No. John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 811-08568 John Hancock Bond Trust 811-03006 John Hancock Cali

January 21, 2009 CORRESP

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response.htm - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing January 21, 2009 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Brion R. Thompson, Esq. Re: Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A for the following Funds: File No. John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund 811-08568 John Hancock Bond Trust 811-03006 John Hancock Cali

January 9, 2009 PRE 14A

- PREFERRED INCOME FUND II

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2009.

January 9, 2009 COVER

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K&L Gates llp State Street Financial Center One Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111-2950 t 617.

December 30, 2008 N-Q

SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

epreferredincomefund-iiex99.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were mad

September 29, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

Preferred Income Fund II

Preferred Income Fund II On March 31, 2008, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect three Trustees.

September 29, 2008 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended July 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)

June 26, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferredinctwoexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

June 26, 2008 N-Q

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

February 7, 2008 DEF 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-21202 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES E

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-21202 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) x Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary P

January 11, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

January 11, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

ePreferredIncomeFundIIEX-99.CERT.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

December 28, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 28, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

ePreferredIncomeFundIIEX-99.CERT.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements wer

June 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bexnncert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading

June 29, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

January 3, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bpreferredincomefundtwoexnncert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were

January 3, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES

apreferredincomefundtwo.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principa

June 27, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading wit

June 27, 2006 N-Q

FORM N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip co

December 28, 2005 EX-99.CERT

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II;

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect t

December 28, 2005 N-Q

UNITED STATES

PrefIncome2NQ.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811- 21202 John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executiv

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