H&R Block CEO to Present at Thomas Weisel 2005 Consumer Conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sep 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) announced today that Mark A. Ernst, chairman and chief executive officer, will discuss H&R Block's business strategy, as well as short- and long-term financial targets for the company, when he presents at the Thomas Weisel 2005 Consumer Conference, 3:15 p.m. (EDT), Sept. 27, 2005, in New York City.
Participants can access the listen-only audio webcast of the conference at http://www.hrblock.com/about/investor/. To participate, click on the "Thomas Weisel 2005 Consumer Conference" link. Webcast participants are encouraged to log on 15 to 20 minutes in advance to ensure a good connection and software compatibility.
A replay of the audio webcast will be available through Oct. 27, 2005, at http://www.hrblock.com/about/investor/.
About H&R Block
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The sixth-largest retailer in the world, H&R Block has more than 12,000 locations serving taxpayers primarily in the United States, Canada and Australia.
H&R Block's subsidiaries deliver tax services and financial advice, investment and mortgage services, and business accounting and consulting services. H&R Block Financial Advisors Inc. offers investment services and securities products. With approximately 1,000 financial advisors serving clients at approximately 250 locations, H&R Block Financial Advisors is a member NYSE, SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor. H&R Block Inc. is not a registered broker-dealer and is not an investment advisor. H&R Block Mortgage Corp. offers a full range of retail mortgage services. Option One Mortgage Corp. provides mortgage services and offers wholesale mortgages through large financial institutions and a network of 44,000 independent mortgage brokers. RSM McGladrey Business Services Inc. and its subsidiaries serve mid-sized businesses and their owners with tax, accounting and business consulting services, as well as personal wealth management services. H&R Block Small Business Resources is a new business currently operating in 14 U.S. cities that serves the tax, financial and business needs of small business owners. H&R Block Small Business Resources is not a licensed CPA firm. For more information about the company, visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com/presscenter.
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