{"url_path":"/sec/payx/8-k/2026-07-21/item-5-02","section_key":"item-5-02","section_title":"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/0001193125-26-310277-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-310277","cik":"0000723531","ticker":"PAYX","issuer_name":"PAYCHEX INC","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723531/0001193125-26-310277-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000723531","primary_entity_name":"PAYCHEX INC"},"word_count":106,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"## Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.\n\n##  \n\nOn July 16, 2026, Kara Wilson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Paychex, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). The Board determined to reduce its size from 11 to 10 directors, effective immediately upon the expiration of Ms. Wilson’s term at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Wilson’s decision did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices."}