H&R Block, Inc. - HRB- Profile

H&R Block, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is to provide tax services, financial advice, investment and mortgage products and consulting services. The Group operates in five segments. Tax Services segment provides income tax return preparation services and other services related to tax return preparation. Mortgage Services segment originate, service and sell conforming and nonconforming mortgage loans. Business Services segment offers middle-market companies accounting, tax and consulting services, wealth management, retirement resources, payroll services, corporate finance and financial process outsourcing. Investment Services segment provides investment advice, brokerage services and investment planning. Corporate segment provide services to our operating segments of the corporate support departments. In fiscal year 2006, the Group acquired American Express Tax and Business Services, Inc.,. The Group operates in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Tax Services acctd for 50% of fis 2006; Mortgage Services, 26%; Business Services, 18%; Investment services, 6% & Corporate, nom