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Block (XYZ) shifts engineering to report directly to Jack Dorsey

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Block, Inc. reported a leadership change in its engineering organization. The company announced that Arnaud Weber, its Engineering Lead, departed on June 5, 2026. Following his departure, the engineering organization will report directly to Jack Dorsey, who serves as Block Head.

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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.
Departure date June 5, 2026 Engineering Lead Arnaud Weber departure
Section 13 regulatory
"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act requires public companies and large shareholders to disclose important ownership and reporting information to the market, including regular financial reports and filings when someone builds a significant stake. For investors it acts like a public checkbook and alert system: it provides verified updates on a company’s health and who controls it, helping buyers judge risk, spot takeover activity, and make informed decisions.
Section 15(d) regulatory
"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Emerging growth company financial
"Emerging growth company  (the “Company”) announced that Arnaud Weber"
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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): June 5, 2026

 

 

Block, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-37622   80-0429876
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1955 Broadway, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 946121
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 375-3176

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 A Common Stock, $0.0000001 par value per share   XYZ   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 ☐

 

 
 

 

 
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We have adopted a distributed work model and, therefore, have no formal headquarters. This address represents our “principal executive office,” which we are required to identify under Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Today, Block, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Arnaud Weber, the Company’s Engineering Lead, departed the Company on June 5, 2026. The engineering organization will report directly to Jack Dorsey, our Block Head, following Mr. Weber’s departure.

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.

 

    BLOCK, INC.
Date: June 5, 2026     By:  

/s/ Chrysty Esperanza

     

Chrysty Esperanza

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Block (XYZ) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Block disclosed that its Engineering Lead, Arnaud Weber, departed the company on June 5, 2026. After his departure, the engineering organization will report directly to Jack Dorsey, who holds the title of Block Head, centralizing oversight of engineering.

When did Block (XYZ) Engineering Lead Arnaud Weber leave the company?

Block stated that Engineering Lead Arnaud Weber departed the company on June 5, 2026. This date is specifically cited in the filing as the effective departure date and is tied to the subsequent reporting change for the engineering organization.

Who will oversee Block (XYZ) engineering after Arnaud Weber’s departure?

Following Arnaud Weber’s departure, Block’s filing states that the engineering organization will report directly to Jack Dorsey. Dorsey is identified with the internal title Block Head, giving him direct oversight of the engineering function.

Does Block (XYZ) mention any replacement for the Engineering Lead role?

The filing does not identify a new Engineering Lead, instead explaining that engineering will report directly to Jack Dorsey. This suggests an organizational reporting change rather than an immediate one-for-one replacement for the departed Engineering Lead role.

What SEC rule framework governs this Block (XYZ) 8-K disclosure?

The report is filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These sections generally require public companies to disclose significant corporate events, including certain leadership changes, to keep investors informed.

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