Manulife Q4 2006 Earnings

Scotia Capital, 14 February 2007� Net of one-timers the EPS reported was generally in-line - but growth was certainly supported by better than expected investment gains and excellent credit experience. Manulife reported Q4/06 EPS of $0.70, with about $0.05 per share in one-timers ($0.04 tax related and $0.01 due to a net recovery on credit in the quarter, as confirmed by management). Net of the