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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001605297-21-000015"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HRB"
cik: "0000012659"
company_name: "H&R BLOCK INC"
filed_at: "2021-11-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T12:39:02.549401+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# H&R Block signs CEO Jeff Jones to new five-year employment agreement through Nov 4, 2026

## Summary
- Base salary of $995,000; short-term incentive target raised to 150% of base salary.
- Long-term incentive awards target of $6.2 million annually beginning fiscal year 2023.
- Agreement replaces prior 2017 contract; severance includes 2x base plus 2x target STI in certain terminations.
- Restrictive covenants include non-compete, non-solicit, non-disparage for 2 years after employment.
- Press release highlights Jones' role in Block Horizons 2025 strategy and best tax season in over a decade.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001605297-21-000015
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HRB
- cik: 0000012659
- company_name: H&R BLOCK INC
- filed_at: 2021-11-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12659/000160529721000015/0001605297-21-000015-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/12659/000160529721000015/hrb-20211104.htm

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