PAYX Form 4: 725-share RSU settlement and 3,061-share option

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paychex (PAYX) — Form 4 insider activity: A company director reported equity awards dated 10/15/2025. The filing shows 725 shares of common stock acquired at $0, reflecting settlement of restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan. Following this, beneficial ownership stands at 67,364 shares, held directly.

The director also reported a new stock option grant for 3,061 shares at an exercise price of $127.52, granted on 10/15/2025, exercisable starting 10/15/2026 and expiring on 10/14/2035. The filing lists additional previously granted options with exercise prices and expirations on a rolling schedule.

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Routine Form 4: RSU settlement and new option grant.

The disclosure records two standard items: 725 shares acquired at $0 from RSU settlement and a fresh option grant for 3,061 shares at $127.52. RSUs convert into shares at no cash cost to the insider upon vesting, while options require payment of the exercise price to acquire shares.

The new option becomes exercisable on 10/15/2026 and expires on 10/14/2035, aligning with typical 10-year terms. The director’s direct holdings after the transactions are 67,364 shares. Actual share deliveries from options depend on future exercises.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

TUCCI JOSEPH M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

911 PANORAMA TRAIL S.

(Street)

ROCHESTER NY 14625

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	10/15/2025		A		725(1)	A	$0	67,364	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	$127.52	10/15/2025		A		3,061		10/15/2026	10/14/2035	Common Stock	3,061	$127.52	3,061	D
Stock Option	$60.59							07/07/2017	07/06/2026	Common Stock	10,220		10,220	D
Stock Option	$57.2							07/13/2018	07/12/2027	Common Stock	9,615		9,615	D
Stock Option	$70.37							07/12/2019	07/11/2028	Common Stock	8,641		8,641	D
Stock Option	$85.33							07/11/2020	07/10/2029	Common Stock	7,929		7,929	D
Stock Option	$73.53							07/15/2021	07/14/2030	Common Stock	5,793		5,793	D
Stock Option	$112.67							07/15/2022	07/14/2031	Common Stock	5,075		5,075	D
Stock Option	$115							07/15/2023	07/14/2032	Common Stock	3,027		3,027	D
Stock Option	$120.86							07/15/2024	07/14/2033	Common Stock	3,382		3,382	D
Common Stock	$121.63							07/15/2025	07/14/2034	Common Stock	3,351		3,351	D
Stock Option	$140.68							07/15/2026	07/14/2035	Common Stock	670		670	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of restricted stock units, subject to vesting, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.

	Prabha S. Bhandari, Attorney-in-fact	10/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Paychex (PAYX) disclose in this Form 4?

A director acquired 725 shares at $0 from RSU settlement and received a new stock option for 3,061 shares at $127.52, dated 10/15/2025.

How many shares does the insider own after the report for PAYX?

The filing shows 67,364 shares of common stock beneficially owned, held directly.

What are the terms of the new Paychex stock option grant?

The option covers 3,061 shares at an exercise price of $127.52, exercisable starting 10/15/2026 and expiring 10/14/2035.

What explains the $0 price on the 725 PAYX shares?

They reflect an RSU award settlement under the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, which converts to shares without a purchase price.

What is the insider’s relationship to Paychex?

The reporting person is a Director of Paychex, Inc.

Were any sales reported in this PAYX Form 4?

No sales are shown; the report lists an acquisition of 725 shares and a new option grant.