H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) sets salary and equity package for new CAO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

H&R Block, Inc. reported updated compensation details for April M. Wasleski, who was previously appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. On September 15, 2025, the Board’s Compensation Committee approved an annual base salary of $255,000 for Ms. Wasleski in connection with this role.

She will participate in the company’s short term incentive program with a target bonus equal to 50% of her annual base salary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and will be eligible for future equity grants under the long term incentive program. In addition, she will receive a promotional long term incentive award of restricted share units valued at $163,770, with a grant date of November 1, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

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 13, 2025

H&R BLOCK, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Missouri			1-06089			44-0607856
(State or other jurisdiction of			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)						Identification No.)

One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(816) 854-3000

(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
Common Stock, without par value			HRB			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). Emerging growth company ☐

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Explanatory Note

On August 15, 2025, H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Initial 8-K”) under Item 5.02 to report the appointment of April M. Wasleski as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 24, 2025. The Company is filing this Form 8-K/A as an amendment to the Initial 8-K to disclose the details of Ms. Wasleski’s compensation that were not determined at the time of the filing of the Initial 8-K.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers; Chief Executive Officer and Director Transitions

(c) On September 15, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved Ms. Wasleski’s annual base salary of $255,000 in connection with her appointment as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ms. Wasleski will also participate in the Company’s short term incentive program, with a target incentive of 50% of her annual base salary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and will be eligible to receive future equity grants as a participant in the Company’s long term incentive program. In addition, Ms. Wasleski will receive a promotional long term incentive award consisting of restricted share units in the amount of $163,770 with a grant date of November 1, 2025.

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:			September 19, 2025			By:			/s/ Katharine M. Haynes
									Katharine M. Haynes
									Vice President and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive compensation change did H&R Block (HRB) disclose in this 8-K/A?

H&R Block disclosed the compensation terms for April M. Wasleski, its new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, including salary, bonus target, and an equity award.

What is April M. Wasleski’s base salary at H&R Block (HRB)?

April M. Wasleski’s annual base salary as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer is $255,000, as approved by the Compensation Committee on September 15, 2025.

How is April M. Wasleski’s bonus structured at H&R Block (HRB)?

She will participate in H&R Block’s short term incentive program with a target incentive of 50% of her annual base salary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

What equity award will April M. Wasleski receive from H&R Block (HRB)?

She will receive a promotional long term incentive award of restricted share units valued at $163,770, with a grant date of November 1, 2025.

Why did H&R Block (HRB) file this Form 8-K/A amendment?

The amendment was filed to provide compensation details for April M. Wasleski that were not determined when the initial Form 8-K reporting her appointment was filed.

Will April M. Wasleski be eligible for future equity grants at H&R Block (HRB)?

Yes. She will be eligible to receive future equity grants as a participant in H&R Block’s long term incentive program.