Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) reports 2026 annual shareholder vote outcomes

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Paycom Software, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 4, 2026. A total of 40,329,302.78 common shares were represented in person or by proxy.

Stockholders elected Class I directors Sharen J. Turney and J.C. Watts, Jr. to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with Turney receiving 22,025,798.98 votes for and Watts receiving 25,772,682.13 votes for. Stockholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 40,006,177.47 votes for. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 21,125,671.91 votes for and 13,610,087.13 votes against.

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Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 40,329,302.78 shares Votes for Turney: 22,025,798.98 votes Votes for Watts: 25,772,682.13 votes +3 more

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Shares represented 40,329,302.78 shares Common stock present or represented at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Turney 22,025,798.98 votes Election of Class I director Sharen J. Turney

Votes for Watts 25,772,682.13 votes Election of Class I director J.C. Watts, Jr.

Auditor ratification for 40,006,177.47 votes Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP for year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Say-on-pay for votes 21,125,671.91 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay against votes 13,610,087.13 votes Advisory vote against named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm

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broker non-votes financial

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory basis financial

"Proposal 3: Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

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05/07/2026 - 04:12 PM

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): May 4, 2026

Paycom Software, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

     001-36393
(Commission
File Number)

     80-0957485
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

    

     7501 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(Address of principal executive offices)

     73142
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (405) 722-6900

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:


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


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	PAYC	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. ☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Paycom Software, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 4, 2026. A total of 40,329,302.78 shares of the Company’s common stock were present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting. The matters submitted for a vote and the related results are set forth below. A more detailed description of each proposal was included in the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2026.

Proposal 1: Election of two Class I directors, each to serve until the date of the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal


Nominees	Votes Cast For	Votes Cast Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
Sharen J. Turney	22,025,798.98	12,647,730.33	97,761.77	5,558,011.69
J.C. Watts, Jr.	25,772,682.13	8,962,923.19	35,685.77	5,558,011.69

Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026


Votes Cast For	Votes Cast Against	Abstentions
40,006,177.47	307,228.31	15,897.00

Proposal 3: Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers


Votes Cast For	Votes Cast Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
21,125,671.91	13,610,087.13	35,563.04	5,557,980.69

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			PAYCOM SOFTWARE, INC.

Date:	May 7, 2026	By:	/s/ Robert D. Foster
			Robert D. Foster
			Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Paycom (PAYC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing two Class I directors, ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and approving on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, based on proposals described in the company’s definitive proxy statement filed April 2, 2026.

Were Paycom (PAYC) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Sharen J. Turney and J.C. Watts, Jr. were elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, receiving 22,025,798.98 and 25,772,682.13 votes cast for, respectively, along with additional votes cast against, abstentions, and broker non-votes reported.

Did Paycom (PAYC) shareholders ratify Grant Thornton as auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Paycom’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 40,006,177.47 votes cast for, 307,228.31 votes cast against, and 15,897.00 abstentions recorded in the vote tally.

How did Paycom (PAYC) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

On an advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of Paycom’s named executive officers, with 21,125,671.91 votes cast for, 13,610,087.13 votes cast against, 35,563.04 abstentions, and 5,557,980.69 broker non-votes reported in connection with the say-on-pay proposal.

How many Paycom (PAYC) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 40,329,302.78 shares of Paycom’s common stock were present in person or represented by proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, providing the voting base for the director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory vote on executive compensation.

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