[8-K] Paychex Inc Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) filed an 8-K report announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025. The filing primarily serves as a notice of earnings release, with the company's detailed financial results included in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing was signed by Robert L. Schrader, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

This 8-K is a standard earnings announcement filing under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The company notes that the information provided is being "furnished" rather than "filed" under SEC regulations.

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Financial Reporting Specialist

Standard earnings release 8-K filing with no unusual disclosures or material changes in reporting structure.

This is a routine 8-K filing that serves as a notification mechanism for the company's earnings release. The filing follows standard SEC reporting procedures for Item 2.02 disclosures. The distinction between "furnished" versus "filed" information is particularly noteworthy, as it limits certain legal liabilities under SEC regulations. The actual financial performance analysis would require review of the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed results.

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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): June 25, 2025

Paychex, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			0-11330	16-1124166
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
911 Panorama Trail South
Rochester, New York				14625-2396
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (585) 385-6666

N/A

(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:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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		PAYX		Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On June 25, 2025, Paychex, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") reporting its financial results for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being "furnished" herewith and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under such section, nor shall the information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent specifically provided in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d.)

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Paychex, Inc. dated June 25, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive File, embedded in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

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

			PAYCHEX, INC.
Date:	June 25, 2025	By:	/s/ Robert L. Schrader
			Robert L. Schrader
			Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Paychex announce in this 8-K filing?

Paychex announced that it will release its financial results for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025. The detailed financial results are contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Who signed the 8-K filing for Paychex?

The filing was signed by Robert L. Schrader, who serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Paychex.

Is this 8-K filing considered 'filed' or 'furnished' under SEC rules?

The information in this 8-K and its exhibit is explicitly stated as being 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for SEC purposes, which has implications for legal liability under securities laws.