Block (XYZ) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM U.S. Pacific Time, to be held virtually.

• Shareholders can vote online, by mail, or by fax, with voting cut-off times specified for both U.S. and Australian holders.

• Meeting materials, including the proxy statement and Form 10-K, are available online or by request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting: Roelof Botha, Amy Brooks, Shawn Carter, and James McKelvey.

• Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Stockholder proposal to establish a board-level technology committee, with board recommending a vote against.

• Proxy holders authorized to vote on other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all four Class II director nominees.

• Voting instructions provided for CHESS Depositary Interest holders, including procedures for joint holdings and companies.