ADP CEO Maria Black (NASDAQ: ADP) awarded 44,859.2920-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC President & CEO Maria Black reported a grant of 44,859.2920 shares of common stock on 2026-08-05, classified as a grant/award acquisition at a stated price of 0.0000 per share. After this award, she directly holds 119,960.6340 shares of ADP common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 44,859.292 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Black Maria

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	44,859.292	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 119,960.634 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 44859.2920 shares Price per share: 0.0000 per share Shares held after transaction: 119960.6340 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 44859.2920 shares Common stock grant to President & CEO Maria Black on 2026-08-05

Price per share 0.0000 per share Stated transaction price for the grant/award acquisition

Shares held after transaction 119960.6340 shares Direct holdings of ADP common stock following the grant

Transactions in this Form 4 1 grant/award acquisition Single non-derivative acquisition transaction reported for Maria Black

Key Terms

grant/award acquisition, Rule 10b5-1, direct ownership

3 terms

grant/award acquisition financial

"Transaction action labeled as grant/award acquisition of common stock"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"aff_10b5_one indicates the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox status"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

direct ownership financial

"Ownership_type D corresponds to direct ownership of the shares"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did ADP (ADP) CEO Maria Black report?

Maria Black reported a grant of 44,859.2920 ADP common shares on 2026-08-05. The transaction was coded as a grant/award acquisition, indicating compensation-related stock rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many ADP (ADP) shares does Maria Black hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Maria Black directly holds 119,960.6340 ADP common shares. This figure reflects her updated direct ownership position after receiving the 44,859.2920-share stock award.

Was Maria Black’s ADP (ADP) stock grant an open-market purchase?

No. The Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant/award acquisition of common stock at a stated price of 0.0000 per share, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a market purchase.

What transaction code was used for Maria Black’s ADP (ADP) stock award?

The transaction uses code “A”, which the filing describes as a grant, award, or other acquisition. This aligns with the characterization of the transaction as a grant/award acquisition of ADP common stock.

Was Maria Black’s ADP (ADP) stock grant under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a trading plan (aff_10b5_one is false). The filing does not identify this stock grant as executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.

Is Maria Black’s ownership in ADP (ADP) direct or indirect after the grant?

The Form 4 classifies her post-transaction holdings as direct ownership, using ownership code “D.” The total of 119,960.6340 shares is reported as directly held common stock.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Black Maria

(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)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/05/2026		A		44,859.292	A	$0.0000	119,960.634	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	David Kwon (POA on File)	08/06/2026
	** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)