# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001056288
**File Stem:** 0001056288-25-000032
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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**Document Hash:** 214d39aa143f74ac9285b278a2dd890a
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001056288-25-000032.hdr.sgml**: 20251202

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001056288-25-000032

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251202

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251202

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251202

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED HERMES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001056288
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 251111467
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-14818
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251543469

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1001 LIBERTY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PITTSBURGH
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15222
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4122881900

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1001 LIBERTY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PITTSBURGH
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 15222

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INVESTORS INC /PA/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200130

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED HERMES, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200130

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FEDERATED INVESTORS INC /PA/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19980219

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**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): December 2, 2025** 

**FEDERATED HERMES, INC.** 

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)** 

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| **Pennsylvania** | **001-14818** | **25-1111467** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer** |
| **of incorporation)** | | **Identification No.)** |

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**1001 Liberty Avenue** 

**Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779** 

**(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)**

**(412) 288-1900** 

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**Not Applicable**

**(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered <br> Class B common stock, no par value FHI New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On December 2, 2025, Federated Hermes, Inc. (Federated Hermes) announced that, effective April 30, 2026, a named executive officer of Federated Hermes, Mr. John B. Fisher (age 69), Vice President of Federated Hermes and President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies\*, will step back from full-time responsibilities and no longer serve as an executive officer of Federated Hermes. Mr. Fisher is expected to remain actively involved in several major strategic initiatives as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies. Mr. Paul A. Uhlman (age 59), Vice President of Federated Hermes and President, Federated Securities Corp., will replace Mr. Fisher as President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies. Mr. Uhlman, who has been with Federated Hermes for 35 years, will remain a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. Mr. Bryan M. Burke (age 53), Federated Hermes' National Sales Director, Strategic Solutions, and Executive Vice President, Federated Securities Corp., will replace Mr. Uhlman as President, Federated Securities Corp., and become a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes. He has been with Federated Hermes for 23 years. These leadership changes will be effective after a transition period on April 30, 2026.

Mr. Fisher will remain on the Federated Hermes, Inc. Board of Directors during the transition period but will not stand for re-election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Hermes, which is expected to be held on April 30, 2026. Mr. Uhlman will be recommended for nomination for election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Attached herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by Federated Hermes, Inc. related to these changes.

\* The Federated Advisory Companies consist of: Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated MDTA LLC, and Federated Advisory Services Company.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits:

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| <u>[Exhibit 99.1](exhibit991-120225_fhixexec.htm)</u> | Press release issued by Federated Hermes, Inc. dated December 2, 2025 |
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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SIGNATURES

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

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| | | | FEDERATED HERMES, INC. |
| | | | (REGISTRANT) |
| Date | December 2, 2025 | By: | /s/ Thomas R. Donahue |
|  |  |  | Thomas R. Donahue |
|  |  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![image_1.jpg](image_1.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**Federated Hermes, Inc. announces changes to Investment and Distribution executive leadership and Board of Directors**

(PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 2, 2025) — Federated Hermes, Inc. today announced executive leadership appointments to its global investment and distribution divisions that will become effective on April 30, 2026.

Paul Uhlman will be named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federated Advisory Companies\*, succeeding John Fisher, who will assume the role of Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies. In his new position, Uhlman will oversee all investment teams across the firm globally. He will remain a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes, Inc.

Uhlman began his career with Federated Hermes in 1990. Prior to assuming the President, Federated Securities Corp. position in 2016, he held various leadership positions within the Sales Division, including Intermediary Sales, Liquidity Sales, Strategic Solutions, Retirement and Institutional Sales. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Columbia University.

Bryan Burke, Executive Vice President and National Sales Director, Strategic Solutions, will succeed Uhlman as President of Federated Securities Corp. Burke will lead global sales efforts for Federated Hermes, driving its client engagement and distribution capabilities. Burke will also become a Vice President and executive officer of Federated Hermes, Inc.

Burke joined Federated Hermes in 2002 and has held key leadership roles in distribution. He helped launch the National Accounts Group in 2005, led Retirement and Insurance Sales in 2007, and became Head of Global Accounts in 2018. In 2020, Federated Hermes' Latin America distribution was added to his remit. He has served as National Sales Director in the US since April 2023. Burke received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma.

John Fisher will step back from full-time responsibilities as a Vice President of Federated Hermes and President and CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies, and will no longer serve as an executive officer of Federated Hermes, Inc. In his role as Chairman of the Federated Advisory Companies, Fisher will remain actively involved in several major strategic initiatives. He will continue to be a key figure with clients and will support client engagement around the world.

Bryan Burke will report to J. Christopher Donahue, President and CEO, Federated Hermes, Inc. Paul Uhlman and John Fisher will continue to report to the CEO.

These leadership changes will be effective April 30, 2026. In the interim, Fisher, Uhlman and Burke will work on the transition of responsibilities.

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**MEDIA:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MEDIA:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ANALYSTS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

Johnny Weir +44(0)7990 565211&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ed Costello 412-288-7538&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ray Hanley 412-288-1920&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Federated Hermes announces changes to executive leadership and Board of Directors &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page 2 of 2**

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**J. Christopher Donahue, President and CEO of Federated Hermes, Inc., commented:** "Paul brings deep experience and a strong commitment to our clients and culture. His appointment reflects our continued focus on both the delivery of long-term value creation and outstanding investment solutions for our clients.

"Bryan brings proven leadership in global distribution, having driven strategic growth and client engagement across key markets. His experience and vision will further strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional solutions worldwide.

"John will, after nearly 46 years of distinguished leadership, step back from full-time responsibilities. He has been a driving force in establishing the global company that is Federated Hermes today and has played a pivotal role in building our investment capability into the powerful, franchise for all seasons that is so valued by our clients.

"I'm confident Paul and Bryan will carry forward the legacy of excellence that John helped build over a sustained period of time, while embracing the opportunities ahead with integrity and purpose."

John Fisher will remain on the Federated Hermes, Inc. Board of Directors but will not stand for re-election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Federated Hermes, Inc., which is expected to be held on April 30, 2026. Paul Uhlman will be recommended for nomination for election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Paul Uhlman also will be recommended to replace John Fisher as a member of the Federated Hermes Funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees, and as President of Federated Hermes Core Trust, Federated Hermes Insurance Series, and Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Duration Municipal Trust. Subject to approval of the Federated Hermes Funds Boards of Directors/Trustees, these Federated Hermes Fund leadership changes are expected to occur on May 14, 2026.

The transitions are part of Federated Hermes' established succession plan. Federated Hermes is enacting this plan now following John Fisher's decision to step back from full-time responsibilities as President & CEO of the Federated Advisory Companies. Announcing these changes now allows for an orderly transition of responsibilities.

Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active investment management, with $871.2 billion in assets under management, as of Sept. 30, 2025. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 10,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit **FederatedHermes.com/us**.

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\* The Federated Advisory Companies consist of: Federated Investment Counseling, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania, Federated MDTA LLC, and Federated Advisory Services Company.

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