H&R Block Schedules Conference Call, Press Release to Announce Fourth Quarter And Year-End Results
In connection with its earnings release, the company will also host a conference call for analysts and institutional investors at 5 p.m. EST (4 p.m. CST) June 20. Mark A. Ernst, president and chief executive officer, and Frank J. Cotroneo, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the quarter and year-end results and future expectations, as well as respond to analysts' questions. The call will be Webcast in a listen-only format over the Internet for the media and public. The link to the Webcast can be obtained at http://www.hrblock.com .
A replay of the call will be available beginning at 7 p.m. EST June 20 and continuing until 7 p.m. EST June 27, by dialing 800-642-1687 (U.S.) or 706-645-9291 (International). The replay access code is 1136065. A replay of the Webcast will also be available on the company's Web site at http://www.hrblock.com through June 27.
H&R Block Inc. is a diversified company with subsidiaries providing a wide range of financial products and services. In 2000, H&R Block served 19.2 million taxpayers -- more than any tax or accounting firm -- through its more than 10,000 offices located in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. H&R Block served another 1.8 million tax clients through its award-winning software program, Kiplinger TaxCut(R), and through its new online tax preparation services. Investment services and securities products are offered through H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc., member NYSE, SIPC. H&R Block Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer. H&R Block Mortgage Corporation and Option One Mortgage Corporation offer a full range of home mortgage products. RSM McGladrey Inc. is a national accounting, tax and consulting firm with 100 offices nationwide, as well as an affiliation with 550 offices in 75 countries as the U.S. member of RSM International. Quarterly results and other information are available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com .
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