Paylocity (PCTY) VP CAO sells 521 shares in 10b5-1 plan trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Paylocity Holding Corp VP CAO & Treasurer Nicholas Rost sold 521 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred at an average price of $115.05 per share. After this trade, he directly holds 6,676 Paylocity shares. The transaction was conducted under an approved Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 25, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 521 shares ($59,941)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Rost Nicholas

Role VP CAO & Treasurer

Sold 521 shs ($60K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.001	521	$115.05	$60K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 6,676 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 521 shares Sale price: $115.05 per share Shares held after sale: 6,676 shares

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Shares sold 521 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 19, 2026

Sale price $115.05 per share Average price for the 521 shares sold

Shares held after sale 6,676 shares Direct ownership after the reported transaction

Key Terms

open-market sale, Rule 10b5-1 Plan, Common Stock

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 521 common shares"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Rule 10b5-1 Plan regulatory

"conducted under an approved 10b5-1 Plan adopted by the reporting person"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock, par value $0.001""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

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^*

Rost Nicholas

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 1400 AMERICAN LANE

(Street)

SCHAUMBURG ILLINOIS 60173

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Paylocity Holding Corp [ PCTY ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP CAO & Treasurer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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, par value $0.001	05/19/2026		S		521(1)	D	$115.05	6,676	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. The transaction indicated was conducted under an approved 10b5-1 Plan adopted by the reporting person on November 25, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kris Kang, attorney-in-fact to Nicholas Rost	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Paylocity (PCTY) report for Nicholas Rost?

Paylocity reported that VP CAO & Treasurer Nicholas Rost sold 521 shares of common stock. The open-market sale was executed at an average price of $115.05 per share and was carried out under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price did Nicholas Rost sell Paylocity (PCTY) shares?

Nicholas Rost sold his Paylocity shares at an average price of $115.05 per share. This reflects the per-share consideration for the 521 common shares sold in the reported open-market transaction on May 19, 2026.

How many Paylocity (PCTY) shares does Nicholas Rost hold after the sale?

Following the reported sale, Nicholas Rost directly holds 6,676 Paylocity common shares. This post-transaction holding figure comes from the Form 4 and shows his remaining direct ownership after disposing of 521 shares in the open-market trade.

Was the Paylocity (PCTY) insider sale by Nicholas Rost under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes, the sale was conducted under an approved Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The footnote states the plan was adopted by Nicholas Rost on November 25, 2025, indicating the transaction timing was pre-arranged rather than discretionary.

What role does Nicholas Rost hold at Paylocity (PCTY)?

Nicholas Rost serves as Paylocity’s Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer. His Form 4 filing reflects a personal open-market sale of common stock while holding this officer position at the company.