H&R Block Schedules Earnings Conference Call for Monday, Dec. 17

Dec 14, 2007
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec 14, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) yesterday filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Form 10-Q report for the fiscal 2008 second quarter ended Oct. 31, 2007. The Form 10-Q reaffirms the preliminary revenue and profit/loss information announced by the company Dec. 11.

The company had filed a Form 12b-25 report with the SEC on Dec. 11, providing notification that it would not be able to file its Form 10-Q by the Dec. 10 deadline, but that it expected to file its Form 10-Q by Dec. 14. On Dec. 11 the company also announced that its earnings conference call scheduled for that day would be postponed until after the Form 10-Q was filed.

Earnings Conference Call

H&R Block will host a conference call at 4:15 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, to discuss its fiscal 2008 second quarter financial results and future expectations with analysts, institutional investors and shareholders. To access the call, please dial the number below approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:

U.S./Canada (888) 679-8018 - Participant Passcode: 11822905

International (617) 213-4845 - Participant Passcode: 11822905

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. EST Dec. 17 and continuing until 12 p.m. EST Dec. 31, 2007, by dialing (888) 286-8010 (U.S./Canada) or (617) 801-6888 (international). The replay passcode is 34107081. 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 a leading provider of tax, financial, and accounting and business consulting services and products. H&R Block is the world's largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 400 million tax returns since 1955. The company and its subsidiaries reported revenues of $4.0 billion and net income from continuing operations of $374.3 million in fiscal year 2007. The company has continuing operations in three principal business segments: Tax Services (income tax return preparation and related services and products via in-office, online and software solutions); Business Services (accounting, tax and business consulting services primarily for midsized companies); and Consumer Financial Services (brokerage services, investment planning and related financial advice along with full-service consumer banking). Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., H&R Block markets its continuing services and products under two leading brands - H&R Block and RSM McGladrey. 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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