Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) VP has 2,383 shares withheld to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paychex Sr. Vice President Elizabeth Roaldsen reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,383 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026 at $110.0000 per share, to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from lapse of restrictions applicable to restricted stock units, leaving 6,952 shares of directly owned stock. She also holds stock options for 11,518 shares at an exercise price of $140.6800 expiring July 14, 2035 and for 14,291 shares at $121.6300 expiring July 14, 2034, with additional option grants reported.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Roaldsen Elizabeth

Role Sr. Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,383	$110.00	$262K
holding	Stock Option	--	--	--
holding	Stock Option	--	--	--
holding	Stock Option	--	--	--
holding	Stock Option	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,952 shares (Direct); Stock Option — 12,164 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Tax withholding shares: 2,383 shares Withholding price per share: 110.0000 Shares owned after transaction: 6,952 shares +4 more

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Tax withholding shares 2,383 shares Common stock disposed on July 15, 2026 (code F) to satisfy RSU tax withholding

Withholding price per share 110.0000 Per-share value for the 2,383-share tax-withholding disposition of common stock

Shares owned after transaction 6,952 shares Directly owned Paychex common stock following the July 15, 2026 disposition

Option underlying shares at 140.6800 11,518 shares Stock option on common stock, exercise price 140.6800, expiring July 14, 2035

Option underlying shares at 121.6300 14,291 shares Stock option on common stock, exercise price 121.6300, expiring July 14, 2034

Option underlying shares at 117.9800 2,119 shares Stock option on common stock, exercise price 117.9800, expiring October 14, 2033

Option underlying shares at 120.8600 12,164 shares Stock option on common stock, exercise price 120.8600, expiring July 14, 2033

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Stock Option

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"lapse of restrictions applicable to restricted stock units"

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

"satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from lapse of restrictions"

Stock Option financial

"security title Stock Option with underlying common stock"

A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.

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FAQ

What transaction did Paychex (PAYX) executive Elizabeth Roaldsen report on this Form 4?

Elizabeth Roaldsen reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,383 shares of Paychex common stock at $110.0000 per share. The shares were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the lapse of restrictions applicable to restricted stock units, not an open-market trade.

How many Paychex (PAYX) shares does Elizabeth Roaldsen own after the reported transaction?

After the July 15, 2026 tax-withholding disposition, Elizabeth Roaldsen directly owns 6,952 shares of Paychex common stock. This figure reflects her remaining direct ownership following the 2,383 shares delivered to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

At what price were the 2,383 Paychex (PAYX) shares withheld for taxes?

The 2,383 shares of Paychex common stock were valued at $110.0000 per share for the tax-withholding disposition. This price is disclosed as the per-share amount used when shares were delivered to satisfy RSU-related tax liabilities on July 15, 2026.

What stock option awards in Paychex (PAYX) common stock does Elizabeth Roaldsen hold?

Elizabeth Roaldsen holds several stock options on Paychex common stock, including 11,518 underlying shares at an exercise price of $140.6800 expiring July 14, 2035 and 14,291 underlying shares at $121.6300 expiring July 14, 2034, along with additional option grants.

Was the Paychex (PAYX) Form 4 transaction a market sale by Elizabeth Roaldsen?

No. The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition coded "F", where 2,383 shares were delivered to satisfy tax withholding obligations from restricted stock units. It does not report an open-market purchase or sale initiated for investment purposes.

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^*

Roaldsen Elizabeth

(Last) (First) (Middle)

911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH

(Street)

ROCHESTER NEW YORK 14625

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PAYCHEX INC [ PAYX ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Sr. Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026

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	07/15/2026		F		2,383(1)	D	$110	6,952	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
Stock Option	$120.86							07/15/2024	07/14/2033	Common Stock	12,164		12,164	D
Stock Option	$117.98							10/15/2024	10/14/2033	Common Stock	2,119		2,119	D
Stock Option	$121.63							07/15/2025	07/14/2034	Common Stock	14,291		14,291	D
Stock Option	$140.68							07/15/2026	07/14/2035	Common Stock	11,518		11,518	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Disposition of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from lapse of restrictions applicable to restricted stock units.

	Prabha S. Bhandari, Attorney-in-fact	07/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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