H&R Block (HRB) director gets 3,727-share DRSU equity award at no cost

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

H&R Block director Stephanie Plaines received an equity award of 3,727 shares of common stock on January 22, 2026. The shares were granted at a price of $0.0000 per share as director restricted share units (DRSUs) under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan.

The DRSUs fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, as long as she continues serving as a director through that vesting date. After vesting, she may choose to receive the underlying common shares immediately or defer receipt until six months after her service as a director ends. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 3,727 shares directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Plaines Stephanie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O H&R BLOCK

ONE H&R BLOCK WAY

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MO 64105

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
H&R BLOCK INC [ HRB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/22/2026		A		3,727(1)	A	$0.0000	3,727	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Director restricted share units (DRSUs) granted under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan. DRSUs fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a director as of such vesting date. Prior to receipt of the award, each director has the opportunity to elect to receive the shares of common stock underlying the DRSU award either immediately upon vesting or to defer receipt of the shares until the six-month anniversary date of termination of service as a director.

	Katharine M. Haynes, per Power of Attorney	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did H&R Block (HRB) director Stephanie Plaines report on this Form 4?

She reported an award of 3,727 shares of H&R Block common stock on January 22, 2026, received as director restricted share units (DRSUs) granted at $0.0000 per share.

How many H&R Block (HRB) shares does Stephanie Plaines own after this transaction?

After the reported award, Stephanie Plaines beneficially owns 3,727 shares of H&R Block common stock directly.

What are the vesting terms of the DRSUs granted to the H&R Block (HRB) director?

The DRSUs fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided the director continues serving on the board through that vesting date.

Under which plan were the H&R Block (HRB) DRSUs granted to the director?

The director restricted share units were granted under the H&R Block, Inc. 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Can the H&R Block (HRB) director defer receipt of the shares from this award?

Yes. Each director may elect to receive the shares of common stock underlying the DRSUs either immediately upon vesting or defer receipt until six months after termination of service as a director.

Was this H&R Block (HRB) Form 4 transaction a purchase on the open market?

No. The filing shows an award (code "A") of 3,727 shares at $0.0000 per share, indicating an equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.