Paycom (NYSE: PAYC) COO uses 336 shares for equity tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paycom Software, Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer Randall Peck reported a tax-related share disposition. On May 10, 2026, the company withheld 336 shares of common stock at $138.44 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock awards.

The filing notes that no shares were issued or sold in this transaction; it reflects only shares withheld by the issuer for taxes. After this event, Peck directly holds 57,855 shares of common stock, which the filing states includes 17,318 unvested restricted stock units and 25,677 unvested shares of restricted stock, indicating this was a routine compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine tax withholding on vesting equity; no open-market sale.

The transaction involves 336 shares withheld by Paycom Software, Inc. to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock, at a reference price of $138.44 per share. Footnotes clarify that no shares were issued or sold, so there was no market trade.

Following the withholding, COO Randall Peck holds 57,855 common shares, including 17,318 unvested RSUs and 25,677 unvested restricted shares. This points to a sizeable remaining equity position, suggesting the event is administrative and compensation-related rather than a change in investment stance.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Peck Randall

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	336	$138.44	$47K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 57,855 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of common stock of Paycom Software, Inc. (the "Issuer") withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the following awards: (i) 42 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on April 30, 2023; (ii) 625 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on December 28, 2023; and (iii) 97 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on February 23, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. Includes 17,318 unvested restricted stock units and 25,677 unvested shares of restricted stock.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 336 shares Reference price per share: $138.44 per share Shares held after transaction: 57,855 shares +3 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 336 shares Tax withholding disposition on May 10, 2026

Reference price per share $138.44 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares

Shares held after transaction 57,855 shares Direct Paycom common stock holdings post-transaction

Unvested RSUs 17,318 units Unvested restricted stock units included in holdings

Unvested restricted shares 25,677 shares Unvested restricted stock included in holdings

Component grants for vesting 42, 625, 97 shares Restricted stock grants from 2023–2024 that vested

Key Terms

restricted stock, restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, vesting, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on April 30, 2023"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

restricted stock units financial

"Includes 17,318 unvested restricted stock units and 25,677 unvested shares of restricted stock."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"

vesting financial

"in connection with the vesting of the following awards"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Peck Randall

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7501 W. MEMORIAL ROAD

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA 73142

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Paycom Software, Inc. [ PAYC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/10/2026

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	05/10/2026		F		336(1)	D	$138.44	57,855(2)	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:

1. Represents shares of common stock of Paycom Software, Inc. (the "Issuer") withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the following awards: (i) 42 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on April 30, 2023; (ii) 625 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on December 28, 2023; and (iii) 97 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on February 23, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction.

2. Includes 17,318 unvested restricted stock units and 25,677 unvested shares of restricted stock.

	/s/ Randall Peck	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Paycom (PAYC) COO Randall Peck report in this Form 4?

The COO reported that 336 Paycom common shares were withheld by the company at $138.44 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock awards. The filing specifies no shares were issued or sold.

Was there an open-market sale of PAYC shares in this insider filing?

No open-market sale occurred. The filing states the 336 shares were withheld by Paycom solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting equity awards, and that no shares were issued or sold in this transaction.

How many PAYC shares does the COO hold after this tax withholding?

After the transaction, COO Randall Peck directly holds 57,855 shares of Paycom common stock. This total, according to the filing, includes 17,318 unvested restricted stock units and 25,677 unvested shares of restricted stock.

What equity awards triggered the PAYC tax withholding event?

The withholding relates to vesting of three grants: 42 restricted shares granted on April 30, 2023, 625 restricted shares granted on December 28, 2023, and 97 restricted shares granted on February 23, 2024, as detailed in the footnote.

Does this Paycom Form 4 indicate a change in the COO’s investment view?

The filing reflects a tax-withholding disposition only, not a discretionary sale. With 57,855 shares held afterward, including substantial unvested awards, it appears as a routine compensation-related adjustment rather than a directional bet on Paycom stock.