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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report (Apr 22, 2004)

Filed April 22, 2004For Securities:ADP

Summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2004, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. The filing includes a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should review this press release for specific operational and financial performance metrics. This report serves as a notification of the company's quarterly performance update. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for comprehensive information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations for the specified period. Investors are encouraged to access Exhibit 99 for a thorough understanding of ADP's performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADP announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004.
  • 2The company filed a Form 8-K to report these results.
  • 3A press release detailing the Q3 financial results is included as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
  • 5The filing does not contain the specific financial figures but directs investors to the press release.
  • 6Karen E. Dykstra, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The report was filed on April 22, 2004, with the earliest event date being March 30, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99 for comprehensive information on ADP's performance during the third fiscal quarter.

This 8-K filing signifies the official public disclosure of ADP's financial performance for the third fiscal quarter of 2004. It serves as a primary source of information for investors tracking the company's operational and financial health during that period.

No, the Form 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It primarily announces that the financial results have been released and incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99) where those details can be found.

This means the information is being provided to the SEC for public disclosure but does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as a 'filed' document. For investors, it's crucial to understand that while the information is public, the specific legal liabilities associated with 'filings' might differ for this particular disclosure. However, the content of the press release remains a key source for performance analysis.