Automatic Data Processing (ADP) VP sells 543 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Automatic Data Processing Inc. corporate vice president Christopher D'Ambrosio sold 543 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at a price of $195.74 per share, leaving him with 8,369.23 shares held directly after the sale.

The filing notes that this transaction was effected under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person in September 2025, indicating it was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 543 shares ($106,287)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider D'Ambrosio Christopher

Role Corp. VP

Sold 543 shs ($106K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	543	$195.74	$106K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,369.23 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 543 shares Sale price: $195.74 per share Shares held after sale: 8,369.23 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 543 shares Open-market sale on April 14, 2026

Sale price $195.74 per share Price for the 543 shares sold

Shares held after sale 8,369.23 shares Direct holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/15/2026 - 04:03 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

D'Ambrosio Christopher

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ONE ADP BOULEVARD

(Street)

ROSELAND

NEW JERSEY

07068

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC [ ADP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Corp. VP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/14/2026		S		543⁽¹⁾	D	$195.74	8,369.23	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person in September 2025.

	David Kwon (POA on File)	04/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ADP executive Christopher D'Ambrosio report?

Christopher D'Ambrosio reported selling 543 shares of Automatic Data Processing Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold at $195.74 each, and after the sale he directly held 8,369.23 shares, according to the Form 4 insider filing.

At what price were the ADP shares sold in Christopher D'Ambrosio's Form 4 filing?

The reported Automatic Data Processing shares were sold at $195.74 per share. This price applied to the 543 shares involved in the open-market sale disclosed in the Form 4, which also shows his remaining direct holdings after the transaction.

How many ADP shares does Christopher D'Ambrosio hold after the reported sale?

Following the reported sale, Christopher D'Ambrosio holds 8,369.23 shares of Automatic Data Processing Common Stock directly. This post-transaction figure is shown in the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct ownership after selling 543 shares.

Was Christopher D'Ambrosio's ADP stock sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 footnote states the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Christopher D'Ambrosio in September 2025, indicating the sale was pre-arranged rather than a spontaneous trading decision.

What does the transaction code 'S' mean in the ADP Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, the transaction code 'S' indicates a sale of Common Stock in the open market or a private transaction. It confirms that 543 Automatic Data Processing shares were disposed of by Christopher D'Ambrosio rather than acquired.