FEDERATED HERMES INC

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Federated Hermes carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including Federated Hermes’ President and CEO and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of Federated Hermes’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of December 31, 2024. Based upon that evaluation, the President and CEO and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that Federated Hermes’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective at December 31, 2024.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting for information required by this item, which is incorporated herein.

Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

See Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for information required by this item, which is incorporated herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in Federated Hermes’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Federated Hermes’ internal control over financial reporting.