H&R Block Welcomes New Vice President with Promotion of Kate Haynes

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H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced the promotion of Kate Haynes to Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Ethics Officer. Haynes, with over six years at the company, will oversee legal support for securities reporting, corporate governance, executive compensation, and compliance matters. Her recent achievements include leading the company's first virtual shareholder meeting and supporting public debt offerings. CEO Jeff Jones highlighted her contributions to the company's transformation journey.

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• Promotion of Kate Haynes to Vice President, enhancing leadership and ethical oversight.
• Successful navigation of the first virtual annual meeting of shareholders.
• Previous achievements in public debt offerings and corporate ethics initiatives.

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Haynes to serve as Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced the promotion of Kate Haynes to Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics Officer. In this role, Haynes reports to Chief Legal Officer Dara Redler and leads legal support for the company’s securities reporting and compliance, corporate governance, and board of directors-related matters, executive compensation matters, ethics and compliance, capital markets transactions, and other finance-related matters, and mergers and acquisitions.

Haynes has been with H&R Block for more than six years. Some of her recent accomplishments include navigating the company’s first-ever virtual annual meeting of shareholders, providing legal support regarding the company's public debt offerings and recent fiscal year end change, and leading corporate ethics-related initiatives. Haynes holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law and two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Kansas: one in psychology and one in business administration.

“At H&R Block, being better together helps us deliver great service, and Kate has demonstrated this spirit,” said Jeff Jones, H&R Block president and CEO. “I’m pleased to announce her promotion as we continue our transformation journey.”

About H&R Block

H&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 also be better with money using its mobile banking app, Spruce. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with innovative products like Wave Money, a small-business banking and bookkeeping solution, and the only business bank account to manage bookkeeping automatically. For more information, visit H&R Block News or follow @HRBlockNews on Twitter.

For Further Information

Investor Relations:	Michaella Gallina, (816) 854-3022, michaella.gallina@hrblock.com
	Jordyn Eskijian, (816) 854-5674, jordyn.eskijian@hrblock.com
Media Relations:	Angela Davied, (816) 854-5798, angela.davied@hrblock.com

FAQ

Who has been promoted at H&R Block?

Kate Haynes has been promoted to Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Ethics Officer at H&R Block.

What are Kate Haynes's responsibilities at H&R Block?

Kate Haynes will oversee legal support for securities reporting, corporate governance, executive compensation, and compliance matters.

How long has Kate Haynes been with H&R Block?

Kate Haynes has been with H&R Block for over six years.

What achievements did Kate Haynes have prior to her promotion?

She successfully led the company's first virtual annual meeting and provided legal support for public debt offerings.

What is H&R Block's stock symbol?

H&R Block's stock symbol is HRB.