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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 19, 2002

(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
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
         
911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK   14625-0397
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(585) 385-6666
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
SIGNATURES
PAYCHEX, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release


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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The registrant’s press release dated December 19, 2002, which reports its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2002, is furnished (not filed) as Exhibit 99.1.

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 19, 2002   /s/ B. Thomas Golisano    
   
   
    B. Thomas Golisano
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
   
         
Date:  December 19, 2002   /s/ John M. Morphy    
   
   
    John M. Morphy
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
   

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release of Paychex, Inc. Dated December 19, 2002

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