12-10-12 Press Release

Rochester, N.Y. (December 10, 2012) - The Board of Directors of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX), a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, today declared an accelerated dividend for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2013 totaling $.66 per share of common stock. The accelerated dividend is intended by the Board to be in lieu of quarterly dividends Paychex would otherwise have announced in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2013, and paid in February and May 2013.

“The Board's vote today in support of the dividend acceleration is very consistent with Paychex's shareholder-friendly approach,” said Martin Mucci, Paychex president and chief executive officer. “We do expect taxes on dividends to increase, and we are in a position to accelerate dividend payments, so taking this step is another reflection of our commitment to delivering shareholder value.”

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) is a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. The company offers comprehensive payroll services, including payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employee pay services, including direct deposit, check signing, and Readychex®. Human resource services include 401(k) plan recordkeeping, section 125 plans, a professional employer organization, time and attendance solutions, and other administrative services for business. A variety of business insurance products, including group health and workers' compensation, are made available through Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in Rochester, New York, the company has more than 100 offices serving approximately 567,000 payroll clients as of May 31, 2012. For more information about Paychex and our products, visit www.paychex.com.