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Paychex completes acquisition of Paycor

Monday, April 14, 2025 — 16:57:28 (UTC)

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) (“Paychex”), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYCR) (“Paycor”), a leading provider of HCM, payroll and talent software.

“The Paycor acquisition unites two industry leaders with unrivaled AI-enabled technology supported by world-class service and advisory capabilities,” said John Gibson, Paychex president and CEO. “Together, we are reimagining how companies address the needs of today’s workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions in the industry. Our combined offerings empower leaders in organizations of any size, in any segment, and at any stage. Our customers will benefit from more choice, more expertise, and more flexibility than ever before.”

“This transaction strengthens our competitive position upmarket, unlocks new revenue opportunities, and positions us for sustainable long-term growth,” Gibson added. “Our integration strategy will prioritize accelerating sales expansion and product innovation to drive our growth. We warmly welcome the talented Paycor team and look forward to leveraging their strengths to realize the full potential of this opportunity.”

Transaction Highlights

All-cash acquisition of 100% of Paycor for $22.50 per share, representing approximately $4.1 billion of enterprise value

Combined offering will be the most comprehensive HCM portfolio in the industry, enabling Paychex to better meet the needs of new and existing customers across all market segments

Expected annual cost synergies of more than $80 million in fiscal 2026 and substantial revenue synergy opportunities over the next several years

Expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS in fiscal 2026(1)

Paychex remains committed to maintaining its dividend policy and strong balance sheet

(1) Adjusted diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) is not a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measure. Refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of these measures.

Advisors

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Paychex, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal advisor to Paychex. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Paycor, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Paycor.

About Paychex

Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) is the digitally driven HR leader that is reimagining how companies address the needs of today’s workforce with the most comprehensive, flexible, and innovative HCM solutions for organizations of all sizes. Offering a full spectrum of HR advisory and employee solutions, Paychex pays 1 out of every 11 American private sector workers and is raising the bar in HCM for nearly 800,000 customers in the U.S. and Europe. Every member of the Paychex team is committed to fulfilling the company’s purpose of helping businesses succeed. Visit paychex.com to learn more.

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Source: Company press release.

Categories: Acquisition

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