Three new H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) directors join expanded board

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H&R Block, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from eight to eleven members and elected Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Charnaux and Ms. Plaines joined the Audit Committee, while Ms. Breig joined both the Compensation Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.

The new directors will participate in the company’s standard non-employee director compensation program, including an annual cash retainer of $85,000 and director restricted share units valued at $200,000, both prorated for their current term. Committee service adds annual cash retainers of $15,000 for Audit, $10,000 for Compensation, and $7,500 for Governance and Nominating roles, also prorated.

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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): January 20, 2026

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 ☐

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.

(d) On January 20, 2026, the H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) increased the number of directors that constitute the Board from eight to eleven and elected Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines to the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the increase in the size of the Board effective January 20, 2026. The Board has appointed Mr. Charnaux and Ms. Plaines to the Audit Committee of the Board and Ms. Breig to the Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Breig, Mr. Charnaux, or Ms. Plaines and any other persons pursuant to which they were selected as directors. There are no transactions involving Ms. Breig, Mr. Charnaux, or Ms. Plaines requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Ms. Breig, Mr. Charnaux, and Ms. Plaines will participate in the Company’s non-employee director compensation program and are eligible to receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000, which will be paid in quarterly installments and prorated based on their service during the current term, and an annual equity retainer of director restricted share units (“DRSUs”) having an annual value equal to $200,000, which will be prorated based on their service during the current term. The DRSUs will fully vest one year from the grant date, subject to continued service as a director as of such date. Mr. Charnaux and Ms. Plaines are also eligible to receive an annual cash retainer of $15,000 for serving on the Audit Committee, which will be paid in quarterly installments and prorated based on their service during the current term. Ms. Breig is eligible to receive an annual cash retainer of $10,000 for serving on the Compensation Committee and $7,500 for serving on the Governance and Nominating Committee, which will be paid in quarterly installments and prorated based on her service during the current term.

The Company and each of Ms. Breig, Mr. Charnaux, and Ms. Plaines will also enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement for directors and officers, a copy of which was previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 and is incorporated herein by reference.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Breig, Mr. Charnaux, and Ms. Plaines to the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release

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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:			January 22, 2026			By:			/s/ Katharine M. Haynes
									Katharine M. Haynes
									Vice President and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board changes did H&R Block (HRB) disclose in this 8-K?

H&R Block increased its Board size from eight to eleven directors and elected Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines effective January 20, 2026.

Which committees will the new H&R Block (HRB) directors serve on?

Christian H. Charnaux and Stephanie C. Plaines were appointed to the Audit Committee. Geralyn R. Breig joined the Compensation Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee.

How are the new H&R Block (HRB) directors compensated?

Each new non-employee director is eligible for an annual cash retainer of $85,000, paid quarterly and prorated, plus an annual equity retainer of director restricted share units valued at $200,000, also prorated for their current term.

What additional fees apply for H&R Block (HRB) committee service?

Audit Committee members, including Christian H. Charnaux and Stephanie C. Plaines, are eligible for an annual cash retainer of $15,000. Geralyn R. Breig is eligible for $10,000 for serving on the Compensation Committee and $7,500 for serving on the Governance and Nominating Committee, all paid quarterly and prorated.

Are there related-party transactions involving the new H&R Block (HRB) directors?

The company states there are no transactions involving Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, or Stephanie C. Plaines that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Will the new H&R Block (HRB) directors receive indemnification?

Yes. H&R Block will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement for directors and officers with each of the new directors, consistent with prior practice.