HRB 8-K
H&R Block Inc (HRB)
8-K
2026-08-14
For: 2026-08-12
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August 14, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On August 12, 2026, each of Robert A. Gerard and Matthew E. Winter notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) that they intend to retire from the Board and will not stand for re-election as directors of the Company at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Their decisions not to stand for re-election are not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Gerard and Mr. Winter will continue to serve as directors of the Company until the 2026 Annual Meeting in November.
Richard A. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, said:
“Bob’s contributions to the Company over his years of service have been extraordinary. As Chairman for almost 14 years, he led the Board through important periods in the Company’s evolution. His wisdom, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Company have left a lasting mark, and we are sincerely grateful for his service.”
“Matt has been a trusted colleague and an outstanding Chair of our Compensation Committee for many years. He has brought a thoughtful and balanced perspective to some of the Board’s most important decisions relating to executive compensation, leadership development, and talent oversight. We appreciate his dedication, judgment, and valued contributions to the Company.”
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| H&R BLOCK, INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: | August 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Katharine M. Haynes | ||||||||
Katharine M. Haynes | |||||||||||
| Vice President and Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||