JHS / John Hancock Income Securities Trust - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

John Hancock Income Securities Trust
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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to John Hancock Income Securities Trust
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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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

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 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

JHS / John Hancock Income Securities Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 jhs-093024a6.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri

June 7, 2024 SC 13G

JHS / John Hancock Income Securities Trust / Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 JohnHancockincome20240531.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) May 31, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to design

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.

February 8, 2024 SC 13G/A

JHS / John Hancock Income Securities Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 jhs-123123a5.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropria

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 8, 2023 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2023 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-23 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 jhs-123122a4.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Name of Issuer) Closed End Mutual Fund (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropria

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

September 28, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-22 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 31, 2022 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2022 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-22 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

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 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. ______)

DEF 14A 1 jhist-html4180def14a.htm JH INCOME SECURITIES TRUST (JHS)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

September 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-21 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

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.

March 31, 2021 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/2021 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-21 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

February 16, 2021 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 29, 2021 DEFA14A

- JH INCOME SECURITIES TRUST (JHS)_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 21, 2020 COVER

December 11, 2020

COVER 18 filename18.htm December 11, 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 Income Securities Trust (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 811- 04186 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith for filing pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is the Registra

December 10, 2020 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

September 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/2020 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-20 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

John Hancock

John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 1/31/20 Fund’s investments As of 1-31-20 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

February 14, 2020 SC 13G/A

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 4, 2020 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) HANCOCK JOHN INCOME SECS TR (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched

December 12, 2019 DEF 14A

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust DEF 14A - - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST (JHS)_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 26, 2019 NPORT-EX

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust NPORT-EX - - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST John Hancock Income Securities Trust Quarterly portfolio holdings 7/31/19 Fund’s investments As of 7-31-19 (unaudited) Rate (%) Maturity date Par value^ Value U.

March 28, 2019 N-Q

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

March 28, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 d354493ex99-cert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

February 14, 2019 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / 1607 Capital Partners, LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 22, 2019 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) HANCOCK JOHN INCOME SECS TR (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu

December 13, 2018 DEF 14A

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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, 2018 N-Q

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

September 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

April 2, 2018 N-Q

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

April 2, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

December 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the ?Fund?), as of and for the year ended October 31, 2017, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United State

December 14, 2017 DEF 14A

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 h10048275def14a.htm 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

September 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the ?registrant?); 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 misleadi

September 29, 2017 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities Trust - 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

June 28, 2017 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

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

March 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

March 30, 2017 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust

N-Q 1 d322964.htm 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execut

March 10, 2017 SC 13G/A

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) HANCOCK JOHN INCOME SECS TR (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) February 28, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sched

February 14, 2017 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13 G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which thi

January 27, 2017 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) HANCOCK JOHN INCOME SECS TR (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2016 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu

January 3, 2017 DEFA14A

John Hancock Income Securities JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST - DEFA14A

defa14a-jhis.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing 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-Advantaged Dividend Income

December 27, 2016 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2016, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United State

November 30, 2016 DEFA14A

John Hancock Income Securities 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 Income Securities DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 e453229def14a.htm 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 pe

September 26, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

September 26, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d311678.htm 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal execut

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016 Table of Contents Page Article I NAME AND DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST JANUARY 22, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II - OFFICES 2 Section 2.

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(C)

Shareholder meeting

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

June 28, 2016 EX-99.77(Q)(1)

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2016

AMENDMENT DATED MARCH 10, 2016 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2016 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.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

March 29, 2016 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

February 12, 2016 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / Karpus Management, Inc. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77Q1

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

December 22, 2015 EX-99.77B

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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

December 16, 2015 DEFA14A

John Hancock Income Securities FORM DEFA 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)) ¨ Defin

December 7, 2015 DEF 14A

John Hancock Income Securities 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 Def

September 28, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

September 28, 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 Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 25, 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.

June 25, 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

June 25, 2015 EX-99.77C

Shareholder meeting

EX-99.77C 2 d288318ex77c-meeting.htm EX-99.77C Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 26, 2015. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of twelve (12) Trustees to serve for a three-year term ending at the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each Trustee was re-elected by the fund’s shareholders and the votes cast with

June 19, 2015 CORRESP

John Hancock Income Securities 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 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 misleadi

March 27, 2015 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

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-99.77Q1

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 the following: Fund Percentage of Average Daily Managed Assets John Hancock Income Securities Trust Up to $150 million: 0.

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

Appendix A John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund John Hancock Floating Rate High Income Fund John Hancock Bond Trust John Hancock Municipal Securities Trust John Hancock California Tax-Free Income Fund John Hancock Preferred Income Fund John Hanc

July 1, 2014 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.

December 24, 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2014, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United State

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

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

EX-99.77Q1 3 d31945ex-a2csatas.htm OTHR EXHB 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., successor-in-interest to Computershare Shareowner Services

December 24, 2014 EX-99.77Q1

AMENDED AND RESTATED SERVICE AGREEMENT

EX-99.77Q1 5 d31945ex-jharsact.htm OTHR EXHB 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 (“John Hancock”). WHEREAS, each Trust desires to r

December 5, 2014 DEFA14A

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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

JHS / Hancock (JOHN) Income Securities Trust 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

September 24, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew Arnott, certify that:

EX-99.CERT 2 bincomesecuritiescerts.htm CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION I, Andrew Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

September 24, 2014 N-Q

John Hancock Income Securities Trust - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

aincomesecurities.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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executi

June 26, 2014 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

1. Services. Subject to the general supervision of the Boards of Trustees of the Trusts (the “Boards of Trustees”), John Hancock will provide (a) to the Trusts and each of the Funds the services set forth below, and (b) to each of the Funds (if any)

cjhaservicesagrmt010114.htm SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 1st day of January, 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 (“John Hancock”). WHEREAS, each Trust desires to retain John Hancock to provide certain services to th

June 26, 2014 EX-99.77C VOTES

Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders

bmeeting77c.htm Ex NSAR Item 77C: Submission of matters to a vote of security holders JHS Shareholder meeting The fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2014. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of twelve (12) Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Each Trustee was re-elected by the f

March 27, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

aincomesecurities.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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executi

March 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that:

bincomesecuritiescerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Andrew G. Arnott, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 stateme

February 13, 2014 SC 13G/A

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

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 24, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS

xbylawp677q1a.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 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 3 Section 3.3 Annual Meetings 3 Section 3.4 Special Meetings 3 Section 3.5 Noti

December 24, 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2013, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United State

December 24, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance 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”).

December 24, 2013 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

September 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

aincomesecurities.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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executi

September 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bincomesecuritiescert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D

dpolicy77dincomesec.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D For John Hancock Income Securities Trust For John Hancock Investors Trust: On March 20, 2013, the Board of Trustees of each Fund has approved revisions to the Funds’ investment policies. The revised investment policies provide that each Fund’s investments in investment grade and below investment grade securities will be ca

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Item Amount Note

x2revisedtaagreement.htm Schedule 1 to Exhibit D 3/30/13 INVESTOR PLAN SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE Item Amount Note Paid By 1 Plan Set Up Fee $2,500 Per Fund Company Fulfillment Processing $5.50 Per request Company Reinvestment Trading Fee $.05 Per share Participant Purchase of Additional Shares By check By Electronic Transfer Trading Fee $5.00 $2.00 $.05 Per investment Per investment Per share Particip

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77C VOTES

Income Securities Trust (JHS)

cmeeting77cincomesec.htm Income Securities Trust (JHS) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of thirteen (13) Nominees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Each nominee was elected by the Fund’s shareholders and the votes cast with respect to eac

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Initial Term of Agreement: Fees Not Subject to Increase Administration & Account Maintenance Dividend Disbursement Fee

x3stocktransfersch.htm Exhibit D Revised 3/31/13 STOCK TRANSFER FEE SCHEDULE The following schedule is intended to be a comprehensive summary of the fees associated with this proposal. The pricing as listed below is valid for ninety days from the date of submission or until “date”. Fees are not subject to increase during the initial term. Initial Term of Agreement: 15 Months[1] Fees Not Subject to

July 1, 2013 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

By: /s/Jay McHale

x1taserviceagreement.htm AMENDMENT TO JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENT SERVICES March 31, 2013 1 THIS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”) dated March 31, 2013 to the Service Agreement for Transfer Agent Services dated June 1, 2002, as amended (the “Agreement”), is entered into among Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Agent”),

March 28, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

bincomesecuritiescert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

March 28, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

aincomesecurities.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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executi

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL LLC - SCHEDULE 13G HOLDINGS REPORT AMENDMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 410123103 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012** (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursu

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 bnsarletterincomesec77b.htm ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2012, in accordance with the st

December 27, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Income Securities Trust (JHS)

EX-99.77C VOTES 3 cmeetingincomesecurities77c.htm SHAREHOLDER MEETING ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Income Securities Trust (JHS) The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 9, 2012. The following proposal was considered by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of thirteen (13) Nominees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qual

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.

November 8, 2012 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United State

November 2, 2012 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

bincomesecuritiesnsarlet77b.htm Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounti

September 28, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

September 28, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Hugh McHaffie, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

September 19, 2012 DEFA14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

DEFA14A 1 d413631ddefa14a.htm JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 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 Us

September 13, 2012 DEF 14A

- JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES FUND

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

June 29, 2012 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR

xmeeting77cp6.htm ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Income Securities Trust The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 20, 2012. The following action was taken by the shareholders: Proposal: Election of ten (10) Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified or such earlier date as required by the By-laws of the Fund. Eac

March 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

March 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bincomesectrustcerts.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 stateme

February 3, 2012 SC 13G

XJHSX / John Hancock Income Securities / GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. - JHS Passive Investment

OMB APPROVAL OMB Number: 3235-0145 Expires: December 31, 2005 Estimated average burden hours per response.

January 5, 2012 COVER

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gincsectrustltr.htm December 13, 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 Income Securities Trust (the “Registrant”) File Nos. 811-4186 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

December 29, 2011 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

jhincomesecuritiesnsar.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2011, in accordance with the s

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 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)) 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

September 28, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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,

September 28, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

aincomesecuritiestrust.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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal ex

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77C VOTES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Income Securities Trust

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77C Income Securities Trust The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on January 21, 2011.

June 29, 2011 EX-99.77D POLICIES

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Income Securities Trust

ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT FILING OF N-SAR SUB-ITEM 77D Income Securities Trust On March 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees amended the Fund’s investment policy regarding the use of reverse repurchase agreement transactions.

April 1, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES

aincomesecuritiestrust.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

April 1, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 mislea

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 nsar.htm ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2010, in accordance with the standards of the Publ

December 30, 2010 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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 E

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.

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. ______)

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 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 mislea

September 28, 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 811-4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

June 28, 2010 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting

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

March 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bincsectrustcert.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

March 29, 2010 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

aincomesectrst.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 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.

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST ADVISORY AGREEMENT

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

December 28, 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 Income Securities Trust, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2009, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States

December 28, 2009 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

Shareholder meeting

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Income Securities Trust was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts for the purpose of considering and voting upon the proposals listed below: Proposal 1: Election of eleven Trustees to serve until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.

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 28, 2009 N-Q

Page 14

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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

September 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 mislea

June 25, 2009 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On May 18, 2009, an adjourned session of the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust was held at 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for the purpose of considering and voting upon the proposals listed below.

March 30, 2009 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

aincomesecuritiestrust.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

March 30, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 mislea

March 9, 2009 DEFA14A

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST AND INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 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 Investors Trust and the Income Securities Trust, scheduled for April 14, 2009 Given the turmoil in the markets, I am not surprised that you haven’t had time to review the materials and return your vote.

February 6, 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 811-04186 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 9, 2009 PRE 14A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2009. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-04186 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EX

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

December 29, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

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

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

December 29, 2008 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.

December 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 Income Securities Trust, In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of the John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the ?Fund?) as of and for the period ended October 31, 2008, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United

December 1, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

eincomesecuritiestrustex-99.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 s

December 1, 2008 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

August 28, 2008 EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 5, 1984 AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON AUGUST 26, 2003 OF JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Whereas the Board of Trustees recommended and, on March 31, 2008, the shareholders approved the proposal to amend the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust as follows to permit the delegation of dividend declaration authority to the Dividend Committee: Now therefore, the undersigned being a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust hereby adopt the following amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust to permit the delegation of dividend declaration authority to the Dividend Committee: Section 2.

August 28, 2008 EX-99.77C VOTES

Shareholder meeting (unaudited)

Shareholder meeting (unaudited) On March 31, 2008, the Annual Meeting of the Fund was held to elect seven Trustees.

May 30, 2008 N-Q

Notes to Schedule of Investments - Page 16

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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

May 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

bincomesecuritiestrustexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 s

February 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 Income Securities Trust: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (hereafter referred to as the ?Fund?) for the year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with the standards of the Public Fund Accounting Oversight Board (

February 14, 2008 DEF 14A

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-4186 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) [X] Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Prelimi

February 14, 2008 COVER

EDGAR FILING

incsec - Converted by SEC Publisher, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing EDGAR FILING February 14, 2008 Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “Fund”) File No. 811-4186 Definitive Proxy Materials Ladies and Gentlemen: Attached hereto for electronic filing on behalf of the Fund pursu

February 8, 2008 CORRESP

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 February 8, 2008 Mr.

January 28, 2008 PRE 14A

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PROXIES BE RETURNED PROMPTLY JOHN HANCOCK INVESTORS TRUST JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST Dated: February 14, 2008

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2008. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-4186 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) [X] Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [X] Prelimin

January 28, 2008 COVER

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805

JOHN HANCOCK INCOME SECURITIES TRUST 601 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2805 January 28, 2008 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

November 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust

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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

November 28, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bincomesecuritesexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 statemen

May 24, 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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust

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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code

May 24, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

eIncomeSecuritiesTrustEX-99.CERT.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

November 29, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

bincomesecuritiestrustexnn.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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 st

November 29, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES

aincomesecuritiestrust.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of principal e

May 26, 2006 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that:

5EX-99.CERTIncomeSecuritiesTrust.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F. Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

May 26, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES

2NQcoverpage-IncomeSecuritiesTrust.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of

November 29, 2005 EX-99.CERT

I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that:

xnn2.htm CERTIFICATION I, Keith F Hartstein, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (the “registrant”); 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

November 29, 2005 N-Q

ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JH Income Securities Trust.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- 4186 John Hancock Income Securities Trust (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 (Address of princip

January 28, 2003 DEF 14A

INCOME SECURITIES TRUST

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2002. SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14A-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT FILE NUMBER 811-4186 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. ) [X] Filed by the Registrant [ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: [ ] Prelimi

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