Paychex Inc.

09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 06:06

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Your Vote Counts!

 PAYCHEX, INC.

 911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH

 ROCHESTER, NY 14625 -2396

PAYCHEX, INC.

2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Vote by October 14, 2026 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a

Plan, vote by October 12, 2026 11:59 PM ET.

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You invested in PAYCHEX, INC. and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on October 15, 2026.

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to October 1, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to [email protected]. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

  Voting Items

Board

Recommends

1.

Election of Directors

Nominees:

1a.

Martin Mucci  For

1b.

Thomas F. Bonadio  For

1c.

Joseph G. Doody  For

1d.

John B. Gibson  For

1e.

J. Michael Hansen  For

1f.

Pamela A. Joseph  For

1g.

Theresa M. Payton  For

1h.

Kevin A. Price  For

1i.

Joseph M. Tucci  For

1j.

Joseph M. Velli  For

2.

ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.  For

3.

RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.  For

4.

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ATTAINABLE SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL FOR A SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING.  Against

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