Manulife Financial Corp. Investigated by Block & Leviton LLP for Securities Fraud Following Publication of Report By Muddy Waters Research

BOSTON, Oct. 4, 2018

The report alleges that Manulife has an undisclosed litigation risk that its own expert says "could significantly damage its earning, capital, creditworthiness, business, and solvency." The report concludes that Manulife's own expert witness concluded that "Manulife is effectively on trial for its life." Manulife shares were down following the publication of the report.

If you have purchased or otherwise acquired Manulife securities and have questions about your legal rights, or possess information relevant to this investigation, you are encouraged to contact attorneys John DeFelice or Jake Walker at (888) 868-2385, by email at john@blockesq.com or jake@blockesq.com, or by visiting http://shareholder.law/manulife.

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