Federated Hermes (FHI) details 2026 leadership transition for key advisory and sales units

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Federated Hermes, Inc. announced a planned leadership transition in its advisory and distribution businesses. Effective April 30, 2026, named executive officer John B. Fisher, currently Vice President of Federated Hermes and President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies, will step back from full-time responsibilities and will no longer serve as an executive officer. He will continue to be actively involved in several major strategic initiatives as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies.

Paul A. Uhlman, a long-tenured executive with 35 years at the firm and currently Vice President of Federated Hermes and President, Federated Securities Corp., will become President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies and remain an executive officer. Bryan M. Burke, with 23 years at the company and currently National Sales Director, Strategic Solutions, and Executive Vice President, Federated Securities Corp., will become President, Federated Securities Corp., and a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. Mr. Fisher will remain on the Board during the transition but will not stand for re-election at the next Annual Meeting, when Mr. Uhlman will be recommended for nomination.

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Federated Hermes discloses a staged leadership handoff in key advisory and distribution roles.

The company outlines a clear succession plan for its Federated Advisory Companies and distribution arm. John B. Fisher will exit executive officer status on April 30, 2026 but stay engaged as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies, which helps preserve institutional knowledge while shifting day‑to‑day responsibility.

Paul A. Uhlman, with 35 years at the firm, is slated to become President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies, while Bryan M. Burke, with 23 years at the firm, will become President, Federated Securities Corp., and an executive officer. This emphasizes continuity through long‑serving insiders rather than external hires, which can stabilize client and employee expectations during the transition.

Governance-wise, Fisher will remain on the Board through the transition but will not seek re‑election at the next Annual Meeting, when Uhlman will be recommended for nomination. That indicates a gradual shift of board‑level representation of the advisory business, with timing and roles explicitly anchored to the expected April 30, 2026 meeting.

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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): December 2, 2025

FEDERATED HERMES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

001-14818

25-1111467

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

Identification No.)

1001 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(412) 288-1900

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class B common stock, no par value			FHI			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On December 2, 2025, Federated Hermes, Inc. (Federated Hermes) announced that, effective April 30, 2026, a named executive officer of Federated Hermes, Mr. John B. Fisher (age 69), Vice President of Federated Hermes and President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies*, will step back from full-time responsibilities and no longer serve as an executive officer of Federated Hermes. Mr. Fisher is expected to remain actively involved in several major strategic initiatives as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies. Mr. Paul A. Uhlman (age 59), Vice President of Federated Hermes and President, Federated Securities Corp., will replace Mr. Fisher as President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies. Mr. Uhlman, who has been with Federated Hermes for 35 years, will remain a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. Mr. Bryan M. Burke (age 53), Federated Hermes’ National Sales Director, Strategic Solutions, and Executive Vice President, Federated Securities Corp., will replace Mr. Uhlman as President, Federated Securities Corp., and become a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. He has been with Federated Hermes for 23 years. These leadership changes will be effective after a transition period on April 30, 2026.

Mr. Fisher will remain on the Federated Hermes, Inc. Board of Directors during the transition period but will not stand for re-election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Hermes, which is expected to be held on April 30, 2026. Mr. Uhlman will be recommended for nomination for election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Attached herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by Federated Hermes, Inc. related to these changes.

* The Federated Advisory Companies consist of: Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated MDTA LLC, and Federated Advisory Services Company.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits:

			Exhibit 99.1						Press release issued by Federated Hermes, Inc. dated December 2, 2025
			Exhibit 104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

FEDERATED HERMES, INC.

(REGISTRANT)

Date

December 2, 2025

By:

/s/ Thomas R. Donahue

Thomas R. Donahue

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership changes did Federated Hermes (FHI) announce?

Federated Hermes announced that, effective April 30, 2026, John B. Fisher will step back from full-time responsibilities and cease serving as an executive officer. Paul A. Uhlman will become President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies, and Bryan M. Burke will become President, Federated Securities Corp., and an executive officer.

What will John B. Fishers role be at Federated Hermes after April 30, 2026?

After April 30, 2026, John B. Fisher is expected to remain actively involved in several major strategic initiatives as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies, but he will no longer serve as an executive officer of Federated Hermes.

Who is replacing John B. Fisher as President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies?

Paul A. Uhlman, currently Vice President of Federated Hermes and President, Federated Securities Corp., will replace John B. Fisher as President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies. He has been with Federated Hermes for 35 years and will remain an executive officer.

What new role will Bryan M. Burke take on at Federated Hermes (FHI)?

Bryan M. Burke, currently National Sales Director, Strategic Solutions, and Executive Vice President, Federated Securities Corp., will become President, Federated Securities Corp. and a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. He has been with the company for 23 years.

How is Federated Hermes changing its Board composition related to this transition?

John B. Fisher will remain on the Board of Directors during the transition period but will not stand for re-election at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, expected on April 30, 2026. Paul A. Uhlman will be recommended for nomination for election to the Board at that meeting.

Did Federated Hermes issue a press release about these leadership changes?

Yes. A press release describing these leadership changes is included as Exhibit 99.1, dated December 2, 2025, and is incorporated with the disclosure.