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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000012659-26-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HRB"
cik: "0000012659"
company_name: "H&R BLOCK INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:42:14.810442+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# H&R Block appoints three new independent directors, expanding board to 11

## Summary
- Appointed Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines as independent directors, effective Jan 20, 2026.
- Board expanded from 8 to 11; new directors bring expertise in consumer brands, global operations, and financial leadership.
- Charnaux and Plaines join Audit Committee; Breig joins Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees.
- Each receives $85,000 annual cash retainer and $200,000 annual equity retainer (DRSUs), prorated for service term.
- Standard indemnification agreements entered; no reportable transactions under Item 404(a).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000012659-26-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HRB
- cik: 0000012659
- company_name: H&R BLOCK INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12659/000001265926000003/0000012659-26-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12659/000001265926000003/hrb-20260120.htm

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