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8-K filed February 26, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker XYZ CIK 0001512673
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Block reports Q4 gross profit $2.87B (+24% YoY); cuts workforce >40%

Block, Inc.

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Block, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $450 million to $500 million (reduce our current workforce by more than 40%).

On February 26, 2026, the Company announced a workforce reduction restructuring plan (the “Workforce Plan”) designed to better align our organizational structure with our operating model and strategic priorities. As part of the Workforce Plan, we expect to reduce our current workforce by more than 40%. The Company currently estimates that we will incur charges of approximately $450 million to $500 million in connection with the Workforce Plan

SEC 8-K Item 2.05/2.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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