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: October 2, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)

PAYCHEX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
DELAWARE
(State of incorporation)		   0-11330
(Commission
File Number) 		  16-1124166
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
       
911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
(Address of principal executive offices)		   14625-2396
(Zip Code)

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

 

 

ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The registrant’s press release dated October 2, 2003, is furnished (not filed) as Exhibit 99.1. This press release announces that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared an increase in the Company’s quarterly dividend from $.11 per share to $.12 per share payable November 17, 2003 to shareholders of record November 3, 2003.

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:   October 3, 2003   /s/ B. Thomas Golisano
B. Thomas Golisano
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
 
Date:   October 3, 2003   /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 October 2, 2003