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					<description><![CDATA[<p>H&#38;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2025 second-quarter results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after the New York Stock Exchange market close. At that time, a copy of the press release and presentation will be available on the company&#8217;s investor relations website at https://investors.hrblock.com/. A conference call for analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. During the conference call the company will discuss fiscal 2025 second-quarter results, and outlook, and give a general business update. To join live, participants must register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI06a7e8ddc07544a6853995c1fe75ea2c. Once registered, the participant will receive a dial-in number and unique PIN to access the call. Please join approximately 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. The call, along with a presentation for viewing, will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and the public. The webcast can be accessed directly at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7otspuj8 and will be available for replay 2 hours after the call is concluded and continuing for 90 days. About H&#38;R Block: H&#38;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&#38;R Block News. For the full document click the link below: H and R Block Stay ahead of the curve! Subscribe to InsidEntity for daily updates on all your favourite companies.</p>
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<td width="623"><a href="https://www.insidentity.com/report/hr-block/"><strong><em>H&amp;R Block, Inc</em></strong>.</a> (NYSE: HRB) will report fiscal 2025 second-quarter results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after the New York Stock Exchange market close. At that time, a copy of the press release and presentation will be available on the company&#8217;s investor relations website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=iJOyh23fA76eYq9qTY0fMZan4fDD24pM0xxXnhaF4BuZwpDJi9MxU1Rb0xPpwZuOkFpjNOmnjJGTJyHMMU8aOdT1zfmlD_a9xmtdFZqtudsIB9s_7p3DA3oGMjaS26mb">https://investors.hrblock.com/</a>.</td>
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<td width="623">A conference call for analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, February 4<sup>th</sup>, 2025. During the conference call the company will discuss fiscal 2025 second-quarter results, and outlook, and give a general business update. To join live, participants must register at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=iJOyh23fA76eYq9qTY0fMU5uOxw7C50npP7-nzDTA7XLeMduj5E1ZKwMVVkCuXebgRD8PIBP8pwfaaC1q1UqGcWrCmxIvWVwk5JexVTWCLdD5fBrkCGZJOelhTYNQFkRK6R2AqzV2GXDAt-xU2LdjL7n01iehS93UWG9druHEFi4hrwWd3YdRqru-LBQOQHTilMRp-2FzOKjI9Q21r68pPYJWfJ0Dr1HWBGuNy0HT2U=">https://register.vevent.com/register/BI06a7e8ddc07544a6853995c1fe75ea2c</a>. Once registered, the participant will receive a dial-in number and unique PIN to access the call. Please join approximately 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.</td>
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<td width="623">The call, along with a presentation for viewing, will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and the public. The webcast can be accessed directly at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=iJOyh23fA76eYq9qTY0fMQbXDKce9fR9CqHuz3g0i41IbyANb07a7ZWZFPwLtppjjxuHDAHjSw1DgqQT4wztNBuQLrrdWVN1EDuWLYK5pg5MCkroL6hvMZGOVIZzxlMRibB1ZlDw-msjB2pWca7B5Q==">https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7otspuj8</a> and will be available for replay 2 hours after the call is concluded and continuing for 90 days.</td>
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<td width="623">About H&amp;R Block:<br />
H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with human expertise and care as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions. For more information, visit H&amp;R Block News.</td>
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<td width="623"><em><strong><a href="https://investors.hrblock.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hr-block-release-fiscal-2025-second-quarter-results-february-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">H and R Block</a></strong></em></td>
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		<title>H&#038;R Block: Reports FY24 Results; Announces 17% Dividend Increase, &#038; $1.5B Share Repurchase Authorization</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>H&#38;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) today released its financial results1 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 H&#38;R Block reported full-year revenue of $3.6 billion (4% increase) and earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.14 (16% increase) In FY24, the Company repurchased $350 million, or another 5.5%, of shares outstanding at an average price of $43.66 In FY24, the Company repurchased $350 million, or another 5.5%, of shares outstanding at an average price of $43.66 The Company announced a new share repurchase authorization of $1.5 billion, which replaces the prior authorization The FY25 outlook guides to another year of revenue growth, EBITDA that outpaces revenue, and earnings per share that grows even faster &#8220;In fiscal 2024 we made strides across our different products and services that provide value to our clients and help enable their financial confidence,&#8221; said Jeff Jones H&#38;R Block&#8217;s president and chief executive officer. &#8220;We continue to make progress, gain new insight, and translate this client success into value for shareholders, and are well positioned to build on this momentum in fiscal 2025 and beyond.&#8221; Fiscal 2024 Results from Continuing Operations and Key Financial Metrics &#8220;I am pleased with our financial performance in 2024 resulting in another year of strong free cash flow and capital allocation,&#8221; said Tony Bowen, H&#38;R Block&#8217;s chief financial officer. &#8220;In addition, today&#8217;s announcement of a 17% dividend increase and new $1.5B share repurchase authorization reflects the Board&#8217;s support of our strategy and confidence in our future.&#8221; Year Ended June 30 (in millions, except EPS) 2024 2023 Revenue $3,610 $ 3,472 Pretax Income $ 762 $ 711 Net Income $ 598 $ 562 Weighted-Avg. Shares &#8211; Diluted 143.9 157.2 EPS2 $ 4.14 $ 3.56 EPS2 $ 4.41 $ 3.82 EBITDA2 $ 963 $ 915 Total revenue of $3.6 billion increased by $138.2 million, or 4.0%, primarily due to a higher net average charge and company-owned volumes in the Assisted category combined with greater online paid returns at a higher net average charge in DIY, partially offset by lower Emerald Card® activity in the current year. Total operating expenses of $2.8 billion increased by $81.6 million, or 3.0%, primarily due to higher labour costs and bad debt expense, partially offset by lower consulting and outsourced services. Pretax income of $762.3 million increased by $51.1 million, or 7.2%, primarily due to higher revenues in the current year. Earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.14 increased by $0.58, or 16.3%; adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.41 increased by $0.59, or 15.4%. For the full document click the link below: H&#38;R Block</p>
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<td colspan="2" width="595"><a href="https://www.insidentity.com/report/hr-block/"><em><strong>H&amp;R Block, Inc.</strong></em></a> (NYSE: HRB) (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) today released its financial results1 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024</td>
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<li>H&amp;R Block reported full-year revenue of $3.6 billion (4% increase) and earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.14 (16% increase)</li>
<li>In FY24, the Company repurchased $350 million, or another 5.5%, of shares outstanding at an average price of $43.66</li>
<li>In FY24, the Company repurchased $350 million, or another 5.5%, of shares outstanding at an average price of $43.66</li>
<li>The Company announced a new share repurchase authorization of $1.5 billion, which replaces the prior authorization</li>
<li>The FY25 outlook guides to another year of revenue growth, EBITDA that outpaces revenue, and earnings per share that grows even faster</li>
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<td colspan="2" width="595">&#8220;In fiscal 2024 we made strides across our different products and services that provide value to our clients and help enable their financial confidence,&#8221; said Jeff Jones H&amp;R Block&#8217;s president and chief executive officer. &#8220;We continue to make progress, gain new insight, and translate this client success into value for shareholders, and are well positioned to build on this momentum in fiscal 2025 and beyond.&#8221;</td>
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<td colspan="2" width="595">&#8220;I am pleased with our financial performance in 2024 resulting in another year of strong free cash flow and capital allocation,&#8221; said Tony Bowen, H&amp;R Block&#8217;s chief financial officer. &#8220;In addition, today&#8217;s announcement of a 17% dividend increase and new $1.5B share repurchase authorization reflects the Board&#8217;s support of our strategy and confidence in our future.&#8221;</td>
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<td width="351">(in millions, except EPS)</td>
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<td width="351">Revenue</td>
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<td width="183">$ 562</td>
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<td width="351">Weighted-Avg. Shares &#8211; Diluted</td>
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<li>Total revenue of $3.6 billion increased by $138.2 million, or 4.0%, primarily due to a higher net average charge and company-owned volumes in the Assisted category combined with greater online paid returns at a higher net average charge in DIY, partially offset by lower Emerald Card® activity in the current year.</li>
<li>Total operating expenses of $2.8 billion increased by $81.6 million, or 3.0%, primarily due to higher labour costs and bad debt expense, partially offset by lower consulting and outsourced services.</li>
<li>Pretax income of $762.3 million increased by $51.1 million, or 7.2%, primarily due to higher revenues in the current year.</li>
<li>Earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.14 increased by $0.58, or 16.3%; adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations2 of $4.41 increased by $0.59, or 15.4%.</li>
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<td width="595">For the full document click the link below:</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://investors.hrblock.com/node/32106/pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">H&amp;R Block</a></strong></em></td>
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