SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: December 20, 2000 (Date of earliest event reported) PAYCHEX, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-11330 16-1124166 (State of incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer File Number) Identification Number) 911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14625-0397 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (716)385-6666 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The registrant's press release dated December 20, 2000 is attached. This release announces the Company's results of operations for the quarter and six-month period ended November 30, 2000. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PAYCHEX, INC. Date: December 20, 2000 /s/ B. Thomas Golisano ----------------------- B. Thomas Golisano Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: December 20, 2000 /s/ John M. Morphy ----------------------- John M. Morphy Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John M. Morphy, Chief Financial Officer or Jan Shuler 716-383-3406 Access the Webcast of the Paychex, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call scheduled for December 20, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at http://www.paychex.com/paychex/finance/finance.html. Paychex, Inc. news releases, current financial information and related SEC filings can be found at the same Web site. The Company's Investor Relations presentation will also be available on the Web site on or before December 29, 2000. PAYCHEX, INC. REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER RESULTS ROCHESTER, NY, December 20, 2000 -- Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) today announced record net income of $62.1 million, or $.16 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended November 30, 2000, a 36% increase over net income of $45.8 million, or $.12 diluted earnings per share, for the same period last year. Total service revenues were $208.1 million, an increase of 21% over $172.4 million for the second quarter last year. For the six months ended November 30, 2000, net income increased 36% to $120.8 million, or $.32 diluted earnings per share, as compared to $88.8 million, or $.24 diluted earnings per share, for the same period last year. Total service revenues were $412.0 million, an increase of 22% over $338.8 million for the same period last year. PAYROLL SEGMENT For the second quarter ended November 30, 2000, operating income for the Payroll segment increased 24% to $90.3 million from $72.6 million for the second quarter last year. Total payroll service revenues were $184.5 million, an increase of 19% over $154.9 million for the prior year period. For the six months ended November 30, 2000, operating income for the Payroll Segment increased 23% to $177.9 million from $144.8 million for the same period last year. Total payroll service revenues were $366.4 million, an increase of 20% over $305.8 million for the same period last year. The increases in Total payroll service revenues and operating income were primarily the result of continued growth in the Payroll client base, increased utilization of ancillary services, higher rates of return on ENS investments (funds held for clients) and leveraging of operating expenses. As of November 30, 2000, 82% of Paychex clients utilized Taxpay (Registered Trademark), the Company's tax filing and payment feature. The Company's Employee Pay Services, which includes Direct Deposit, Readychex and Access Card products was utilized by 50% of its clients. Major Market Services revenue increased 56% and 55% for the second quarter and six-month periods to $10.6 million and $20.2 million, respectively. HRS-PEO SEGMENT For the second quarter ended November 30, 2000, operating income for the HRS-PEO segment increased 61% from $5.7 million to $9.2 million. HRS-PEO service revenue was $23.6 million, an increase of 35% over $17.5 million for the second quarter last year. For the six months ended November 30, 2000, operating income for the HRS-PEO segment increased 72% from $10.2 million to $17.6 million. HRS-PEO service revenue was $45.6 million, an increase of 38% over $32.9 million for the same period last year. The increases in service revenue and operating income are primarily related to increasing 401(k) recordkeeping, workers' compensation insurance and section 125 clients. 401(k) recordkeeping revenue increased 41% and 45% in the second quarter and six-month periods to $10.4 million and $20.1 million, respectively. The second quarter and six-month period continued to reflect strong customer acceptance of our workers' compensation insurance program. CORPORATE EXPENSES Corporate expenses are primarily related to the Information Technology, Organizational Development, Finance, Marketing and Senior Management functions of the Company. For the second quarter ended November 30, 2000, Corporate expenses increased 2% to $16.1 million from $15.8. For the six months ended November 30, 2000, Corporate expenses decreased 2% from $33.8 million to $33.2 million. The relatively flat year over year increases reflect additional expenditures to support the growth of the Company being offset by lower spending on national marketing efforts in fiscal 2001. INVESTMENT INCOME Investment income for the quarter ended November 30, 2000 increased 55% to $6.0 million from $3.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Investment income for the six month period increased 52% to $11.5 million from $7.5 million in the prior year period. The increases are due to higher invested balances and higher comparable rates of return. B. Thomas Golisano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paychex said, "We are pleased with our second quarter and year-to-date results, which reflect continued growth in our client base, increased utilization of ancillary services and leveraging of expenses. Our Major Market Services, 401(k) recordkeeping, and worker's compensation insurance products continue to build critical mass and offer excellent growth opportunities." "SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: Certain written and oral statements made by Paychex, Inc., (the "Company") management may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by such words and phrases as "we expect", "expects", "expected to", "we look forward to", "we believe", "could be" and other similar phrases. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, general market conditions, including demand for the Company's products and services, availability of internal and external resources, executing expansion plans, competition, and price levels; changes in the laws regulating collection and payment of payroll taxes, professional employer organizations, and employee benefits, including 401(k) plans, workers' compensation, state unemployment, and section 125 plans; delays in the development, timing of the introduction, and marketing of new products and services; changes in technology including the use of the Internet; the possibility of catastrophic events that could impact the Company's operating facilities, computer technology and communication systems; and changes in short- and long-term interest rates and the credit rating of cash, cash equivalents, and securities held in the Company's investment portfolios, all of which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The information provided in this document is based upon the facts and circumstances known at this time. The Company assumes no obligation to update this document for new information subsequent to its issuance. PAYCHEX, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts)