Block, Inc. (XYZ) names CFO Amrita Ahuja interim principal accounting officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Block, Inc. reported that its Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, Ajmere Dale, has submitted his resignation to pursue another opportunity, effective February 26, 2026.

Dale has been with Block for nearly ten years and is credited with making significant contributions during his tenure. Following his departure, Amrita Ahuja, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Interim Principal Accounting Officer while Block conducts a search for a permanent replacement.

Background information regarding Ahuja’s experience and qualifications is incorporated by reference from Block’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 25, 2025.

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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 21, 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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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 ☐

¹  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.

On January 23, 2026, Block, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Ajmere Dale, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer), submitted his resignation from the Company, effective February 26, 2026 to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Dale has worked at Block for nearly ten years and provided significant contributions to the Company during that time.

Amrita Ahuja, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, will serve as Interim Principal Accounting Officer, effective upon Mr. Dale’s resignation while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. The information required by Item 5.02(c)(2) of Form 8-K regarding Amrita Ahuja is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 25, 2025, and is incorporated by reference herein.

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: January 23, 2026				By:		/s/ Chrysty Esperanza
						Chrysty Esperanza
						Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Block, Inc. (XYZ) disclose in this 8-K?

Block, Inc. disclosed that Ajmere Dale, its Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, has submitted his resignation, effective February 26, 2026, to pursue another opportunity.

Who will serve as Interim Principal Accounting Officer at Block, Inc. (XYZ)?

Amrita Ahuja, Block’s Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, will serve as the Interim Principal Accounting Officer effective upon Ajmere Dale’s resignation.

When does Ajmere Dale’s resignation from Block, Inc. become effective?

Ajmere Dale’s resignation as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer becomes effective on February 26, 2026.

How long has Ajmere Dale worked at Block, Inc. (XYZ)?

The filing notes that Ajmere Dale has worked at Block for nearly ten years and has made significant contributions during that period.

Where can investors find more information about Amrita Ahuja’s background at Block, Inc. (XYZ)?

Additional information required by Item 5.02(c)(2) regarding Amrita Ahuja is included in Block’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 25, 2025, which is incorporated by reference.

What is Amrita Ahuja’s current role at Block, Inc. aside from Interim Principal Accounting Officer?

Amrita Ahuja currently serves as Block’s Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, in addition to taking on the Interim Principal Accounting Officer role.