UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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): July 15, 2020
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On July 15, 2020, Angela N. Archon notified the Board of Directors of H&R Block, Inc. (the “Company”) that she does not intend to stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The decision by Ms. Archon not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
“Angela has been a dedicated Board member and has served our company and its stakeholders with commitment and integrity. We wish her all the best,” said Robert A. Gerard, Chairman of the Board.
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.
H&R BLOCK, INC. | |||
Date: | July 17, 2020 | By: | /s/ Scott W. Andreasen |
Scott W. Andreasen | |||
Vice President and Secretary | |||