H&R Block to Release Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results September 3

Aug 22, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2009 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, after the New York Stock Exchange market closing. At that time, a copy of the press release will be available on the company's Web site at www.hrblock.com.

At 4:30 p.m. EDT, the company will host a conference call for analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. Richard Breeden, chairman of the board, Russ Smyth, president and chief executive officer, and Becky Shulman, chief financial officer, will discuss the results and future expectations, as well as respond to analysts' questions. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada (888) 679-8040- Access Code: 77315620

International (617) 213-4851- Access Code: 77315620

Pre-registration is available for the conference call on H&R Block's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com. Those who pre-register will receive a PIN to minimize connection time when accessing the live call. The call also will be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and public. The link to the webcast and a supporting slide presentation can be accessed directly at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT September 3, 2008, and continuing until September 10, 2008, by dialing (888) 286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or (617) 801-6888 (international). The replay passcode is 38318456. The webcast will be available for replay on the company's Investor Relations Web site at http://investor-relations.hrblock.com.

About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's preeminent tax services provider, having served more than 400 million clients since 1955 and generating annual revenues of $4.4 billion in fiscal year 2008. H&R Block provides income tax return preparation and related services and products via a nationwide network of approximately 13,000 company-owned and franchised offices and through TaxCut(R) online and software solutions. The company also provides business services through RSM McGladrey and certain consumer financial services. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.

SOURCE: H&R Block Inc.

H&R Block Inc.
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