FEDERATED HERMES, INC.

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(1)Basis of Presentation

Federated Hermes, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, Federated Hermes) provide investment advisory, administrative, distribution and other services to various investment offerings, including sponsored investment companies, collective funds and other funds (Federated Hermes Funds) and separate accounts (which include separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings, collectively Separate Accounts) in both domestic and international markets. In addition, Federated Hermes markets and provides stewardship, real estate development and renewable energy project development services to various domestic and international companies. The interim consolidated financial statements of Federated Hermes included herein (Consolidated Financial Statements) have been prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.

In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein and in the accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Federated Hermes’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Certain items reported in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

(2)Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

Expense Disaggregation

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2024-03 Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of income statement expenses. This ASU updates expense disclosures by requiring additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. The update is effective for Federated Hermes for the December 31, 2027 Form 10-K, with early adoption permitted, and allows for either the prospective or retrospective adoption method. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on Federated Hermes’ disclosures.

Software Costs

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06 Intangibles—Goodwill and Other— Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU amends certain aspects of the accounting for and disclosure of software costs under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350-40 Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software by removing references to software development phases for cost capitalization and specifying the disclosures required under ASC 360-10 Property, Plant, and Equipment. The update is effective for Federated Hermes for the March 31, 2028 Form 10-Q with early adoption permitted, and allows for the retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective adoption methods. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on Federated Hermes’ Consolidated Financial Statements.

(3)Significant Accounting Policies

For a complete listing of Federated Hermes’ significant accounting policies, please refer to Federated Hermes’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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(4)Business Combination

Rivington Acquisition

On April 7, 2025, Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) acquired a majority (60%) equity interest in Rivington Energy (Management) Limited (Rivington), a United Kingdom (U.K.)-based renewable energy project development business, from its founding shareholders (Sellers). The acquisition provides an opportunity to further accelerate Federated Hermes’ growth in markets outside of the U.S.

The share purchase agreement provided for an upfront cash payment of £23.6 million ($30.0 million) for the majority (60%) equity interest in Rivington. The upfront cash payment included £12.9 million ($16.4 million) paid to Rivington for newly issued shares principally to provide funds for growth capital and debt repayment. The share purchase agreement also provides for a series of contingent purchase price payments, which can total as much as £10.7 million ($13.6 million) in the aggregate, with an estimated fair value as of the acquisition date of £2.1 million ($2.7 million), based on meeting certain revenue thresholds over the next three years. The share purchase agreement and other related transaction documents contain certain negotiated warranties, covenants and other terms customary for similar transactions in the U.K.

FHL and Sellers entered into an arrangement pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement relating to Rivington, which grants FHL the right to exercise a call option to acquire Sellers’ remaining 40% interest in Rivington at fair value between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2033 and grants Sellers a right to exercise a put option to sell their remaining interest in Rivington to FHL at fair value between January 1, 2029 and December 31, 2033. Federated Hermes has determined that Sellers’ remaining 40% interest is temporary equity due to it being redeemable at the option of either FHL or Sellers, and therefore is not entirely in Federated Hermes’ control.

Federated Hermes performed a valuation of the fair value of the Rivington acquisition. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation determined as of the acquisition date:

1 The goodwill recognized is attributable to enhanced revenue and growth opportunities from future projects and the assembled workforce of the Rivington business and is not deductible for tax purposes.

2 Intangible Assets are made up of customer contracts with an estimated useful life of 8.5 years and is recorded in Intangible Assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

3 The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was determined utilizing the market approach and consideration of the overall business enterprise value.

FCP Acquisition

On April 9, 2026, Federated Hermes completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in FCP Fund Manager, L.P. (FCP), a U.S.-based real estate investment manager. The transaction included $216.3 million in cash consideration and Federated Hermes Class B common stock with a fair value of $23.1 million that was issued at closing to the selling parties, as well as opportunities for the selling parties to earn contingent consideration of up to an aggregate of $82.0 million over multiple year periods, based on achieving certain financial thresholds. This transaction aligns with Federated Hermes’ strategy to expand its private markets and alternatives capabilities in the U.S.

Beginning after the fifth anniversary of the closing, Federated Hermes will have certain call option rights to require the selling parties to sell their interests in FCP to Federated Hermes, and the selling parties will have certain put option rights to require Federated Hermes to acquire their interests in FCP. Federated Hermes has determined that the selling parties’ remaining 20% interest is temporary equity due to it being redeemable at the option of either Federated Hermes or the selling parties, and therefore is not entirely in Federated Hermes control.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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Federated Hermes has expensed $16.1 million in transaction costs directly attributable to the FCP acquisition. Of this amount, $6.3 million and $3.3 million was expensed in 2026 and 2025, respectively, primarily recorded in Professional Service Fees and $6.5 million was expensed in 2026 in Compensation and Related expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Federated Hermes performed a valuation of the fair value of the FCP acquisition. Due to the timing of the acquisition, the purchase price allocation for all assets and liabilities acquired is preliminary. During the third quarter 2026, Federated Hermes updated its preliminary purchase price allocation primarily due to a change in the allocation of forecasted revenues to certain intangible assets. This resulted in a $31.8 million decrease in an Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset and a corresponding increase to Goodwill with no impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income. Although additional adjustments to the preliminary valuation reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2026 and for the three and nine months then ended are possible, Federated Hermes does not expect material adjustments in the final purchase price allocation.

The following table summarizes the updated preliminary purchase price allocation determined as of the acquisition date:

1 The goodwill recognized is attributable to revenue and growth opportunities from real estate funds and the assembled workforce of the FCP business and is deductible for tax purposes.

2 Intangible Assets include $69.0 million made up primarily of customer relationships with a weighted-average useful life of 5.8 years and $2.0 million for an indefinite-lived customer contract, all of which are recorded in Intangible Assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

3 The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was determined utilizing the market approach and consideration of the overall business enterprise value.

(5)Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The following table presents Federated Hermes’ revenue disaggregated by asset class:

The following table presents Federated Hermes’ revenue disaggregated by performance obligation:

For thethree- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes recorded performance fees, including carried interest, of $0.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, which were recorded at a point in time and included in the investment advisory performance obligation. For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025, Federated

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Hermes recorded performance fees, including carried interest, of $3.6 million and $11.0 million, respectively, which were recorded at a point in time and included in the investment advisory performance obligation.

The following table presents Federated Hermes’ revenue disaggregated by offering type:

For nearly all revenue, Federated Hermes is not required to disclose certain estimates of revenue expected to be recorded in future periods as a result of applying the following exemptions: (1) contract terms are short-term in nature (i.e., expected duration of one year or less due to termination provisions) and (2) the expected variable consideration would be allocated entirely to future service periods.

Federated Hermes expects to recognize revenue in the future related to the unsatisfied portion of certain services, primarily stewardship services, real estate development performance obligations and renewable energy project development obligations at September 30, 2026. Generally, contracts are billed in arrears on a quarterly basis and have a three-year duration, after which the customer can terminate the agreement with notice, generally from three to 12 months. Based on existing contracts and the applicable foreign exchange rates as of September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes may recognize future fixed revenue from these services as presented in the following table:

(6)Concentration Risk

(a) Revenue Concentration by Asset Class

The following table presents Federated Hermes’ significant revenue concentration by asset class:

(b) Revenue Concentration by Investment Offering

The following table presents Federated Hermes’ revenue concentration by investment offering:

A significant and prolonged decline in the assets under management (AUM) in these offerings can have a material adverse effect on Federated Hermes’ future revenues and, to a lesser extent, net income, due to a related reduction in distribution expenses associated with these offerings.

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(c) Revenue Concentration by Intermediary

Approximately 10% of Federated Hermes’ total revenue for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026 and 9% for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025, was derived from services provided to one intermediary, Edward Jones. Significant negative changes in Federated Hermes’ relationship with this intermediary can have a material adverse effect on Federated Hermes’ future revenues and, to a lesser extent, net income due to a related reduction in distribution expenses associated with this intermediary.

(7)Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Federated Hermes, certain Federated Hermes Funds, carried interest vehicles and other entities in which Federated Hermes holds a controlling financial interest. Federated Hermes is involved with various entities in the normal course of business that may be deemed to be voting rights entities (VREs) or variable interest entities (VIEs). From time to time, Federated Hermes invests in Federated Hermes Funds for general corporate investment purposes or, in the case of newly launched offerings, in order to provide investable cash to establish a performance history. Federated Hermes’ investment in, and/or receivables from, these Federated Hermes Funds represents its maximum exposure to loss. The assets of each consolidated Federated Hermes Fund are restricted for use by that Federated Hermes Fund. Generally, neither creditors of, nor equity investors in, the Federated Hermes Funds have any recourse to Federated Hermes’ general credit. Given that the entities consolidated by Federated Hermes generally follow investment company accounting, which prescribes fair-value accounting, a deconsolidation generally does not result in the recognition of gains or losses for Federated Hermes.

In the ordinary course of business, Federated Hermes can implement fee waivers, rebates or expense reimbursements for various Federated Hermes Funds for competitive reasons (such as waivers to maintain the yields of certain money market funds at or above zero (Voluntary Yield-related Fee Waivers) or to maintain certain fund expense ratios), to meet regulatory requirements or to meet contractual requirements (collectively, Fee Waivers). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, Fee Waivers totaled $109.3 million and $329.6 million, respectively, of which $81.1 million and $247.0 million, respectively, related to money market funds which meet the scope exception of the consolidation guidance. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, Fee Waivers totaled $112.4 million and $323.7 million, respectively, of which $83.6 million and $241.0 million, respectively, related to money market funds which meet the scope exception of the consolidation guidance.

Like other sponsors of investment companies, Federated Hermes in the ordinary course of business could make capital contributions to certain affiliated money market Federated Hermes Funds in connection with the reorganization of such funds into certain other affiliated money market Federated Hermes Funds or in connection with the liquidation of money market Federated Hermes Funds. In these instances, such capital contributions typically are intended to either offset realized losses or other permanent impairments to a fund’s net asset value (NAV), increase the market-based NAV per share of the fund’s portfolio that is being reorganized to equal the market-based NAV per share of the acquiring fund or to bear a portion of expenses relating to a fund liquidation. Under current money market fund regulations and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance, Federated Hermes is required to report these types of capital contributions to U.S. money market mutual funds to the SEC as financial support to the investment company that is being reorganized or liquidated. There wereno such contributions for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

In accordance with Federated Hermes’ consolidation accounting policy, Federated Hermes first determines whether the entity being evaluated is a VRE or a VIE. Once this determination is made, Federated Hermes proceeds with its evaluation of whether to consolidate the entity. The disclosures below represent the results of such evaluations as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

(a) Consolidated Voting Rights Entities

Although most of the Federated Hermes Funds meet the definition of a VRE, Federated Hermes consolidates VREs only when it is deemed to have control. Consolidated VREs are reported on Federated Hermes’ Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily in Investments—Consolidated Investment Companies and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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(b) Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

As of the periods ended September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Federated Hermes was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of, and therefore consolidated, certain entities as a result of its controlling financial interest. The following table presents the balances related to the consolidated VIEs that were included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as well as Federated Hermes’ net interest in the consolidated VIEs for each period presented:

Federated Hermes’ net interest in the consolidated VIEs represents the value of Federated Hermes’ economic ownership interest in those VIEs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes consolidatedone additional VIE. There was no material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income as a result of this consolidation. There were no other new consolidations or deconsolidations during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

As of the periods ended September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, a Federated Hermes consolidated VIE held foreign currency forwards, which are subject to a master netting agreement, entered into as part of the consolidated VIE’s strategy. At September 30, 2026 these foreign currency forwards had an asset balance of $12.8 million and an offsetting liability balance of $12.8 million, which was recorded net in Other Current Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2025 these foreign currency forwards had an asset balance of $11.9 million and an offsetting liability balance of $11.9 million, which was recorded net in Other Current Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(c) Non-Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

Federated Hermes’ involvement with certain Federated Hermes Funds that are deemed to be VIEs includes serving as investment manager, or, at times, holding a minority interest or both. Federated Hermes’ variable interest is not deemed to absorb losses or receive benefits that can potentially be significant to the VIE. Therefore, Federated Hermes is not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs and has not consolidated these entities.

Federated Hermes’ maximum risk of loss related to investments in variable interests in non-consolidated VIEs was $42.4 million and $156.8 million (primarily recorded in Cash and Cash Equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheets) at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and was entirely related to Federated Hermes Funds. AUM for these non-consolidated Federated Hermes Funds totaled $2.3 billion and $12.3 billion at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Of the Receivables—Affiliates at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $1.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, was related to non-consolidated VIEs and represented Federated Hermes’ maximum risk of loss from non-consolidated VIE receivables.

(8)Investments

At September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Federated Hermes held investments in non-consolidated fluctuating-value Federated Hermes Funds of $50.2 million and $50.1 million, respectively, primarily in mutual funds which represent equity investments for Federated Hermes, and held investments in Separate Accounts of $6.6 million and $6.2 million at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, that were included in Investments—Affiliates and Other on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Federated Hermes’ investments held in Separate Accounts as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were primarily composed of stocks of large domestic and foreign companies ($4.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively) and domestic debt securities ($1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively).

Federated Hermes consolidates certain Federated Hermes Funds into its Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of its controlling financial interest in these Federated Hermes Funds (see Note (7)). All investments held by these consolidated Federated Hermes Funds were included in Investments—Consolidated Investment Companies on Federated Hermes’ Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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The investments held by consolidated Federated Hermes Funds as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, were composed of foreign and domestic debt securities ($132.6 million and $73.4 million, respectively), stocks of large foreign and domestic companies ($13.7 million and $7.6 million, respectively), stocks of small and mid-sized domestic and foreign companies ($4.5 million as of December 31, 2025) and mutual funds ($3.5 million as of September 30, 2026).

The following table presents gains and losses recognized in Gain (Loss) on Securities, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income in connection with Federated Hermes’ investments:

1 Realized gains and losses are computed on a specific-identification basis.

(9)Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or the price that would be paid to transfer a liability as of the measurement date. A fair value reporting hierarchy exists for disclosure of fair value measurements based on the observability of the inputs to the valuation of financial assets and liabilities. The levels are:

Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 1 assets can include equity and debt securities that are traded in an active exchange market, including shares of mutual funds.

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 2 assets and liabilities may include debt and equity securities, purchased loans and over-the-counter derivative contracts whose fair value is determined using a pricing model without significant unobservable market data inputs.

Level 3 – Valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable in active markets.

NAV Practical Expedient – Investments that calculate NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. These investments have been excluded from the fair value hierarchy.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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(a) Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents fair value measurements for classes of Federated Hermes’ financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

1 Amounts primarily consist of deposits.

2 Amount consists of acquisition-related future contingent consideration.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Federated Hermes did not hold any nonfinancial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents include investments in money market funds and deposits with banks. Investments in money market funds totaled $338.9 million and $545.4 million at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Cash investments in publicly available money market funds are valued under the market approach through the use of quoted market prices in an active market, which is the NAV of the funds, and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments—Consolidated Investment Companies

Investments—Consolidated Investment Companies represent securities held by consolidated Federated Hermes Funds. For publicly traded securities available in an active market, the fair value of these securities is classified as Level 1 when the fair value is based on quoted market prices. The fair values of certain securities held by consolidated Federated Hermes Funds which are determined by third-party pricing services and utilize observable market inputs of comparable investments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments—Affiliates and Other

Investments—Affiliates and Other primarily represent investments in fluctuating-value Federated Hermes Funds, as well as investments held in Separate Accounts. For investments in fluctuating-value Federated Hermes Funds that are publicly available, the securities are valued under the market approach through the use of quoted market prices available in an active market, which is the NAV of the funds, and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. For publicly traded securities available in an active market, the fair value of these securities is classified as Level 1 when the fair value is based on quoted market prices. The fair values of certain securities, which are determined by third-party pricing services and utilize observable market inputs of comparable investments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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Acquisition-Related Future Contingent Consideration Liabilities

From time to time, pursuant to agreements entered into in connection with certain business combinations and asset acquisitions, Federated Hermes can be required to make future consideration payments if certain contingencies are met. In connection with certain business combinations, Federated Hermes records a liability representing the estimated fair value of future consideration payments as of the acquisition date. The liability is subsequently re-measured at fair value on a recurring basis with changes in fair value recorded in earnings. As of September 30, 2026, acquisition-related future consideration liabilities of $18.1 million and $23.4 million were recorded in Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are primarily related to the FCP acquisition. Management estimated the fair value of future consideration payments using an income approach valuation methodology with unobservable data inputs (Level 3) including revenue and fundraising forecasts and discount rates ranging from 13% to 16% with a weighted average of 16%.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Federated Hermes’ liability for future consideration payments related to these business combinations:

Investments using Practical Expedients

For investments in mutual funds that are not publicly available but for which the NAV is calculated monthly and for which there are redemption restrictions, the investments are valued using NAV as a practical expedient and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. These investments totaled $22.0 million at both September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and were recorded in Other Long-Term Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(b) Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Federated Hermes did not hold any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

(c) Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments

The fair value of Federated Hermes’ debt is estimated by management using observable market data (Level 2). Based on this fair value estimate, the carrying value of debt appearing on the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value.

(10)Intangible Assets, including Goodwill

Intangible Assets, net at September 30, 2026 increased $53.6 million from December 31, 2025 primarily due to intangible assets recorded in connection with the FCP acquisition ($71.0 million), partially offset by a decrease due to amortization expense ($14.7 million).

Goodwill at September 30, 2026 increased $262.2 million from December 31, 2025 primarily due to $265.0 million of goodwill recorded in connection with the FCP acquisition.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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(11)Debt

Unsecured Senior Notes

On March 17, 2022, Federated Hermes entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (Note Purchase Agreement) by and among Federated Hermes and the purchasers of certain unsecured senior notes in the aggregate amount of $350 million ($350 million Notes), at a fixed interest rate of 3.29% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears in March and September in each year of the agreement. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC acted as lead placement agents in relation to the $350 million Notes and certain subsidiaries of Federated Hermes are guarantors of the obligations owed under the Note Purchase Agreement. The Note Purchase Agreement is recorded, net of unamortized issuance costs, in Long-Term Debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $348.6 million and $348.4 million at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

The entire principal amount of the $350 million Notes will become due March 17, 2032, subject to certain prepayment requirements under limited conditions. Federated Hermes can elect to prepay the $350 million Notes under certain limited circumstances including with a make-whole amount if prepaid without the consent of the holders of the $350 million Notes. The Note Purchase Agreement does not feature a facility for the further issuance of additional notes or borrowing of any other amounts and there isno commitment fee payable in connection with the$350 million Notes.

The Note Purchase Agreement includes representations and warranties, affirmative and negative financial covenants, including an interest coverage ratio covenant and a leverage ratio covenant reporting requirements, other non-financial covenants and other customary terms and conditions. Federated Hermes was in compliance with all of its covenants at and during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information.

The Note Purchase Agreement includes certain stated events of default and cross default provisions which would permit the lenders/counterparties to accelerate the repayment of the $350 million Notes if not cured within the applicable grace periods. The events of default generally include breaches of contract, failure to make required payments, insolvency, certain material misrepresentations and other proceedings, whether voluntary or involuntary, that would require repayment of the $350 million Notes prior to their stated date of maturity. Any such accelerated amounts would accrue interest at a default rate and can include an additional make-whole amount upon repayment. The $350 million Notes rank without preference or priority in relation to other unsecured and senior indebtedness of Federated Hermes.

Revolving Credit Facility

On May 1, 2026, Federated Hermes entered into an unsecured Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Federated Hermes, certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors party thereto, a syndicate ofnine banks as Lenders party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association as administrative agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC as sole bookrunner and joint lead arranger, Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. as joint lead arranger, Citibank, N.A. as syndication agent, and State Street Bank and Trust Company, The Huntington National Bank and The Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York Branch, as documentation agents (Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement amended and restated Federated Hermes’ Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which was entered into on July 30, 2021. The Credit Agreement consists of a $350 million revolving credit facility with an additional $225 million available via an optional increase (or accordion) feature. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes including, without limitation, stock repurchases, dividend payments (including any special dividend payments), and acquisitions.

As of September 30, 2026, the interest on borrowings from the revolving credit facility is calculated at either a term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or a base rate, in each case plus a margin based on applicable debt ratings (i.e., rating of Federated Hermes’ senior unsecured long-term debt or long-term counterparty credit by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc., Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, or Fitch Ratings Inc.). The borrowings under the revolving credit facility may include up to $50 million for which interest is calculated at the daily SOFR plus a spread unless a base rate option is elected (Swing Line).

The Credit Agreement, which expires on May 1, 2031, has no principal payment schedule, but instead requires that any outstanding principal be repaid by the expiration date. Federated Hermes, however, can elect to make discretionary principal payments. There was no activity on the Credit Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there wereno outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The commitment fee under the Credit Agreement is 0.10% per annum on the daily unused portion of each Lender’s

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commitment. As of September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes has $350 million available for borrowings under the revolving credit facility and an additional $225 million available via its optional accordion feature.

The Credit Agreement includes representations and warranties, affirmative and negative financial covenants, including an interest coverage ratio covenant and a leverage ratio covenant, reporting requirements, other non-financial covenants and other customary terms and conditions. Federated Hermes was in compliance with all covenants at and during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information.

The Credit Agreement also has certain stated events of default and cross default provisions which would permit the lenders/counterparties to accelerate the repayment of debt outstanding if not cured within the applicable grace periods. The events of default generally include breaches of contract, failure to make required loan payments, insolvency, cessation of business, notice of lien or assessment, and other proceedings, whether voluntary or involuntary, that would require the repayment of amounts borrowed. The Credit Agreement also requires certain subsidiaries to enter into a Fourth Amended and Restated Continuing Agreement of Guaranty and Suretyship to guarantee payment of all obligations incurred through the Credit Agreement.

(12)Share-Based Compensation

During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes awarded 318,347 shares of restricted Class B common stock in connection with a bonus program in which certain key employees received a portion of their bonus in the form of restricted stock under the Stock Incentive Plan. This restricted stock, which was granted on the bonus payment date and issued out of treasury, generally vests over athree-year period. Federated Hermes also awarded 85,000 shares of restricted Class B common stock under this same plan that generally vest over aten-year period. Federated Hermes awarded 22,636 shares of restricted Class B common stock under the Federated Hermes U.K. Sub-Plan that generally vest over afive-year period.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, Federated Hermes awarded 394,020 shares of restricted Class B common stock in connection with a bonus program in which certain key employees received a portion of their bonus in the form of restricted stock under the Stock Incentive Plan. This bonus restricted stock, which was granted on the bonus payment date and issued out of treasury, generally vests over athree-year period. Federated Hermes also awarded 349,000 shares of restricted Class B common stock under this same plan that generally vest over aten-year period. In addition, Federated Hermes awarded 69,500 shares of restricted Class B common stock under the Federated Hermes U.K. Sub-Plan that generally vest over afive-year period.

(13)Equity

In October 2024, the board of directors authorized a share repurchase program with no stated expiration date that allowed the repurchase of up to 5.0 million shares of Class B common stock. This program was fulfilled in December 2025. In July 2025, the board of directors authorized an additional share repurchase program with no stated expiration date that allows the repurchase of up to 5.0 million shares of Class B common stock. No other program existed as of September 30, 2026. The program authorizes executive management to determine the timing and the amount of shares for each purchase. The repurchased stock is to be held in treasury for employee share-based compensation plans, potential acquisitions and other corporate activities, unless the board of directors subsequently determines to retire the repurchased stock and restore the shares to authorized but unissued status (rather than holding the shares in treasury). During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes repurchased approximately 3.3 million shares of its Class B common stock for $182.3 million, nearly all of which were repurchased in the open market. At September 30, 2026, approximately 1.4 million shares remained available to be repurchased under this share repurchase program.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

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The following table presents the activity for the Class B common stock and Treasury stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. Class A shares have been excluded as there was no activity during these same periods.

(14)Earnings Per Share Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc. Shareholders

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method for amounts attributable to Federated Hermes:

1 Includes dividends paid on unvested restricted Federated Hermes Class B common stock and their proportionate share of undistributed earnings attributable to Federated Hermes shareholders.

2 Federated Hermes common stock excludes unvested restricted stock which are deemed participating securities in accordance with the two-class method of computing earnings per share, except for circumstances where shares vest upon retirement and the employee has reached retirement age.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(15) Leases

On September 25, 2026, Federated Hermes renewed its material operating lease related to its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The renewed lease expires in 2041 and has renewal options for additional periods through 2051. The lease includes provisions for leasehold improvement incentives, rent escalation and certain penalties for early termination. The renewal resulted in non-cash increases of $34.6 million and $45.9 million to Right-of-Use Assets, net and Lease Liabilities, respectively, and $11.3 million of leasehold improvement incentive, primarily recorded in Other Long-Term Assets. These values recognized do not include the consideration of any renewal options, as they are not yet reasonably certain to be exercised.

(16) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc. Shareholders

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax attributable to Federated Hermes shareholders resulted from foreign currency translation gain (loss):

(17) Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries

The following table presents the changes in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries:

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(18)Commitments and Contingencies

(a) Contractual

From time to time, pursuant to agreements entered into in connection with certain transactions, Federated Hermes is obligated to make future payments under various agreements to which it is a party. See Note (9) for additional information regarding these payments.

(b) Guarantees and Indemnifications

On an intercompany basis, various subsidiaries of Federated Hermes guarantee certain financial obligations of Federated Hermes, Inc., and of other consolidated subsidiaries, and Federated Hermes, Inc. guarantees certain financial and performance-related obligations of various wholly-owned subsidiaries. Federated Hermes or its subsidiaries also can guarantee the obligations of certain offerings, such as direct lending funds, as a condition to making seed or other investments in them.

In addition, in the normal course of business, Federated Hermes has entered into contracts that provide a variety of indemnifications. Typically, obligations to indemnify third parties arise in the context of contracts entered into by Federated Hermes, under which Federated Hermes agrees to hold the other party harmless against losses arising out of the contract, provided the other party’s actions are not deemed to have breached an agreed-upon standard of care. In each of these circumstances, payment by Federated Hermes is contingent on the other party making a claim for indemnity, subject to Federated Hermes’ right to challenge the claim. Further, Federated Hermes’ obligations under these agreements can be limited in terms of time and/or amount. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these or similar agreements due to the conditional nature of Federated Hermes’ obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. As of September 30, 2026, management does not believe that a material loss related to any of these matters is reasonably possible.

(c) Legal Proceedings

On January 5, 2026, Hermes GPE LLP (HGPE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Federated Hermes, Inc. based in London, England, acknowledged service of “Particulars of Claim” served on it and Hermes Infrastructure II GP LLP (General Partner) in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Chancery Division (Court), on December 19, 2025 by Aberdeen City Council as the administering authority of the Aberdeen City Council Pension Fund (also known as the

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

North East Scotland Pension Fund) (Plaintiff). Without alleging specified damages, Plaintiff had taken initial steps to institute legal proceedings against HGPE and General Partner by filing a Claim Form with the Court on August 5, 2025.

HGPE sponsors and serves as investment manager to the Hermes Infrastructure Fund II (the Fund). General Partner serves as the general partner of the Fund. In 2019, the Fund made an approximately £90 million initial (approximately £104 million in total) investment in a group of companies holding a portfolio offive onshore wind farms in Sweden known as the “Ventus Portfolio.” According to Plaintiff’s Particulars of Claim, Plaintiff is asserting derivative claims on behalf of the Fund’s General Partner against HGPE for professional negligence and breach of the Fund’s limited partnership agreement in connection with the Fund’s investment in the Ventus Portfolio, which declined in value since 2019. According to Plaintiff’s Particulars of Claim, Plaintiff also is asserting direct claims against General Partner for breach of duty under the Fund’s limited partnership agreement in failing to oversee and hold HGPE to the terms of its appointment as manager of the Fund in connection with the Fund’s investment in the Ventus Portfolio. The Plaintiff alleges that HGPE was negligent in making the 2019 investment in the Ventus Portfolio. The Plaintiff’s derivative claim, which is based on the Fund’s entire investment in the Ventus Portfolio, seeks approximately £87 million of the alleged diminished value of the Ventus Portfolio (approximately $115 million as of September 30, 2026) and other unquantified damages. The Plaintiff’s direct claims against General Partner based on the size of its individual investment in the Fund seek approximately 38.1% of the approximately £87 million of the alleged diminished value of the Ventus Portfolio (approximately $44 million as of September 30, 2026).

Federated Hermes, HGPE and General Partner deny Plaintiff’s allegations, believe the claims are without merit, and intend to vigorously defend against such claims. General Partner does not believe that HGPE is liable to the Fund. On April 30, 2026, HGPE and General Partner filed their defense in this matter. Based on information currently available, Federated Hermes does not believe that the outcome of this matter will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows given, among other reasons, the lack of merit to Plaintiff’s allegations and claims. Out of an abundance of caution, a claim has been filed with Federated Hermes’ insurers under its insurance policy for the appropriate policy period.

In addition, like other companies, Federated Hermes has other claims asserted and threatened against it in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2026, Federated Hermes does not believe that a material loss related to any of these claims is reasonably possible.

(d) Other

During the first quarter of 2023, an administrative error was identified related to a failure to register certain shares of a Federated Hermes closed-end tender fund. Federated Hermes has incurred costs totaling $23.5 million as of September 30, 2026 related to correcting this issue, of which $17.9 million represents a settlement with affected shareholders that was paid during the second quarter of 2023. Management believes an insurance reimbursement of $15.9 million is probable based on the contractual terms of the insurance policies. Accordingly, $15.9 million has been recorded to Receivables, net at September 30, 2026. The insurance claim is now the subject of litigation withtwo of Federated Hermes’ insurance carriers. Changes to these estimates, which are contingent upon resolution of the insurance claim with the applicable insurers, can be materially different from the amount Federated Hermes has recorded.

(19)Income Taxes

The income tax provision was $41.2 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $34.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in the income tax provision was primarily due to increased U.S. pre-tax income in 2026. The effective tax rate was 27.1% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2026, as compared to 24.4% for the same period in 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to (1) research and development credits recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2025 (1.1%) and (2) a valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets and increased foreign losses in the three-month period ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025 (0.9%).

The income tax provision was $112.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $100.5 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in the income tax provision was primarily due to increased U.S. pre-tax income in 2026. The effective tax rate was 26.4% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, as compared to 24.7% for the same period in 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets and increased foreign losses in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(20)Segment and Geographic Information

Federated Hermes operates inone operating segment, the investment management business. Federated Hermes’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the chief operating decision maker (CODM). The CODM utilizes a consolidated approach to allocate resources and assess performance.

The CODM assesses performance and decides how to allocate resources based on revenue and net income as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Total Assets.

The CODM uses revenue and net income in making key operating decisions, including approvals for business acquisitions, high-level compensation decisions, determination of shareholder dividends, including special dividends, repurchasing company stock, developing and seeding new offerings, modifying existing offerings and determining funding of significant technology projects.

Federated Hermes’ revenue from U.S. and non-U.S. operations were as follows for each period presented:

1 This represents revenue earned by non-U.S. domiciled subsidiaries, primarily in the U.K.

Federated Hermes’ Right-of-Use Assets, net and Property and Equipment, net for U.S. and non-U.S. operations were as follows:

1 This represents net assets of non-U.S. domiciled subsidiaries, primarily in the U.K.

(21)Subsequent Events

On October 29, 2026, the board of directors declared a $0.38 per share dividend to Federated Hermes’ Class A and Class B common stock shareholders of record as of November 6, 2026 to be paid on November 13, 2026.