8-K 1 form8k-011204.htm JAN 9, 2004 PRESS RELEASE

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): January 9, 2004

H&R BLOCK, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Missouri		1-6089		44-0607856
(State of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4400 Main Street, Kansas City, MO	64111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(816) 753-6900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 9, 2004, H&R Block, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release entitled "H&R Block Reaches Agreement With Former Major Franchisees." A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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.

BY: /S/ James H. Ingraham
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James H. Ingraham
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Date: January 12, 2004

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