Paychex Announces Expiration of HSR Waiting Period for Paychex’s Acquisition of Paycor

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Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) has announced a significant milestone in its planned acquisition of Paycor HCM (NASDAQ: PYCR), as the waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act has expired. This development marks the completion of one of the major conditions required for closing the acquisition of Paycor, a leading HCM, payroll and talent software provider.

The transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions and is anticipated to close within the first half of calendar year 2025. Paychex, an industry-leading human capital management company, offers comprehensive technology and advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefits, insurance, and payroll services.

Positive

• HSR antitrust clearance obtained
• Strategic expansion into HCM and talent software market
• On track for planned closing timeline

Negative

• Extended closing timeline (18+ months)
• Multiple closing conditions still pending

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (“Paychex”), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll, announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR"), has expired with respect to Paychex’s previously announced acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) (“Paycor”), a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software.

The expiration of the HSR waiting period satisfies one of the major conditions to the closing of the acquisition, which remains subject to other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close within the first half of calendar year 2025.

About Paychex

Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is an industry-leading HCM company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory services in human resources, employee benefit solutions, insurance, and payroll. The company serves over 745,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe and pays one out of every 12 American private sector employees. The more than 16,000 people at Paychex are committed to helping businesses succeed and building thriving communities where they work and live. To learn more, visit www.paychex.com.

About Paycor

Paycor’s HR, payroll, and talent platform connects leaders to people, data, and expertise. We help leaders drive engagement and retention by giving them tools to coach, develop, and grow employees. We give them unprecedented insights into their operational data with a unified HCM experience that can seamlessly connect to other mission-critical technology. By providing expert guidance and consultation, we help them achieve business results and become an extension of their teams. Learn more at paycor.com.

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Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, Paycor has prepared and mailed a definitive information statement for its stockholders containing the information with respect to the proposed transaction specified in Schedule 14C promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and describing the proposed transaction. Paycor stockholders are strongly advised to read all relevant documents filed by Paycor with the SEC, including Paycor’s definitive information statement, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. These documents will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, documents will also be available without charge by visiting the Paycor website at paycor.com.

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Paychex Investor Relations:

Jason Harbes, Director, Investor Relations

Phil Nicosia, Manager, Investor Relations

(800) 828-4411

investors@paychex.com



Paychex Media Inquiries:

Tracy Volkmann

Manager, Public Relations

(585) 387-6705

tvolkmann@paychex.com

Source: Paychex, Inc.

FAQ

When is the Paychex-Paycor acquisition expected to close?

The acquisition is expected to close within the first half of calendar year 2025.

What major regulatory milestone has PAYX achieved for the Paycor acquisition?

The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust waiting period has expired, satisfying one of the major conditions for the acquisition.

What services does Paycor provide that PAYX is acquiring?

Paycor is a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software solutions.

Are there any remaining conditions for the PAYX-Paycor deal to close?

Yes, the transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions.