UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 11, 2010
H&R BLOCK, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Missouri
(State of Incorporation)
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1-6089
(Commission File Number)
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44-0607856
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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One H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(816) 854-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 11, 2010, H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company’) issued a press release relating to its pending litigation with HSBC Bank USA, National Association and certain of its affiliates, as more fully described in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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H&R BLOCK, INC.
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Date: November 12, 2010
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By:/s/ Andrew J. Somora
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Andrew J. Somora
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Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1
News Release
For Further Information
Media Relations
Jennifer Love, 816-854-4287, mediadesk@hrblock.com
Investor Relations
Derek Drysdale, 816-854-4513, derek.drysdale@hrblock.com
NYSE: HRB
For Immediate Release: Nov. 11, 2010
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –– H&R Block confirmed that while its lawsuit is pending with its RAL provider, the parties have been engaged in discussions in an attempt to settle the litigation to confirm the availability of settlement products. The company did not disclose any details of the discussions, which are confidential, and there is no assurance that any settlement can be reached. In the meantime, the company is continuing to prepare to vigorously pursue its claims at the hearing scheduled for next Monday, November 15.
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About H&R Block
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is one of the world’s largest tax services providers, having prepared more than 550 million tax returns worldwide since 1955. In fiscal 2010, H&R Block had annual revenues of $3.9 billion and prepared more than 23 million tax returns worldwide, utilizing more than 100,000 highly trained tax professionals. The Company provides tax return preparation services in person, through H&R Block At Home™ online and desktop software products, and through other channels. The Company is also one of the leading providers of business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information, visit our Online Press Center.