Paychex CEO granted 96971 options, new RSUs
Paychex Inc President and CEO John B. Gibson reported equity changes on 2026-07-15.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paychex Inc President and CEO John B. Gibson reported equity changes on 2026-07-15. He received 14318 restricted stock units, subject to vesting, and a stock option for 96971 shares at $110.0000. 14083 shares were disposed of at $110.0000 to satisfy tax withholding obligations, leaving 67048 common shares held directly, plus multiple outstanding stock option grants.
Insider Trade Summary
13 transactions reported
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
Gibson John B
Role
President and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 96,971 | $110.00 | $10.67M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F1 | 14,083 | $110.00 | $1.55M |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F2 | 14,318 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option — 465,037 contracts for 368,066 underlying shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 81,366 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Disposition of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from lapse of restrictions applicable to restricted stock units.
- F2. Award of restricted stock units, subject to vesting, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
Restricted stock units granted: 14318 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 14083 shares at $110.0000
Stock options granted: 96971 underlying shares at $110.0000
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Restricted stock units granted
14318 shares
Award of restricted stock units on 2026-07-15 pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan
Shares withheld for taxes
14083 shares at $110.0000
Common Stock disposed of to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon lapse of RSU restrictions
Stock options granted
96971 underlying shares at $110.0000
Stock option on Common Stock granted 2026-07-15, exercisable 2027-07-15, expiring 2036-07-14
Common shares held after transactions
67048 shares
Direct Paychex common stock holdings after 2026-07-15 Form 4 transactions
Outstanding option expiring 2035-07-14
62758 underlying shares at $140.6800
Direct stock option position on Common Stock with expiration date 2035-07-14
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan
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
"Disposition of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from lapse"
Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan."
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Paychex (PAYX) CEO John B. Gibson report on 2026-07-15?
John B. Gibson reported an award of 14318 restricted stock units, a grant of 96971 stock options at $110.0000, and a tax-related disposition of 14083 shares. After these transactions, he directly held 67048 shares of Paychex common stock.
How many stock options were granted to the Paychex (PAYX) CEO and at what price?
Gibson was granted 96971 stock options on Paychex common stock with an exercise price of $110.0000 per share. These options are scheduled to become exercisable on 2027-07-15 and will expire on 2036-07-14, if not exercised earlier.
What restricted stock unit (RSU) award did Paychex (PAYX) disclose for its CEO?
The CEO received an award of 14318 restricted stock units, subject to vesting, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan. These units will convert into shares of common stock only as vesting conditions are satisfied over time.
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