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PAYCHEX, INC.

 

2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Vote by October 13, 2021 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a    

Plan, vote by October 11, 2021 11:59 PM ET.

        
        

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PAYCHEX, INC.

911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH

ROCHESTER, NY 14625 -2396

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You invested in PAYCHEX, INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on October 14, 2021.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

    Voting Items  

Board

Recommends 

 

 

1.

 

 

Election of Directors

 
 
  Nominees:  
 

1a.

 

B. Thomas Golisano

 

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1b.

  Thomas F. Bonadio   LOGO  For

1c.

  Joseph G. Doody   LOGO  For

1d.

  David J.S. Flaschen   LOGO  For

1e.

  Pamela A. Joseph   LOGO  For

1f.

 

Martin Mucci

 

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1g.

 

Kevin A. Price

 

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1h.

 

Joseph M. Tucci

 

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1i.

 

Joseph M. Velli

 

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1j.

 

Kara Wilson

 

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2.

 

ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.

 

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3.

 

RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.

 

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