What is the main strategic development announced in this filing?

The most significant announcement is the plan to spin off ADP's Brokerage Services Group (BSG) into a separate, independent, publicly traded company. This separation will result in shareholders owning stock in both the new BSG entity and the remaining ADP.

What is the expected financial impact of the BSG spin-off on ADP?

The new BSG entity is expected to provide ADP with a significant cash infusion of $500 million to $700 million through a tax-free dividend before the spin-off is completed. This could provide ADP with additional capital for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

When is this spin-off expected to be completed?

ADP expects to complete the separation of the Brokerage Services Group before the end of its fiscal year 2007. However, this timeline is dependent on receiving the necessary regulatory approvals and reviews.

Will the spin-off of BSG be taxable for ADP shareholders?

No, the spin-off is structured as a tax-free distribution of 100% of BSG to ADP shareholders, meaning shareholders should not incur immediate tax liabilities on the shares of the new BSG entity they receive.

ADP 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2006, reporting on its fourth fiscal quarter of 2006 and a significant strategic decision. The company announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2006, detailed in an accompanying press release. More importantly for investors, ADP's Board of Directors approved a plan to spin off its Brokerage Services Group (BSG) into a separate, publicly traded entity. This separation will involve a 100% tax-free distribution of BSG to ADP shareholders.

Key Highlights

1ADP announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.
2The company's Board of Directors approved a plan to spin off the Brokerage Services Group (BSG).
3BSG will become an independent, publicly traded company.
4The spin-off will be structured as a 100% tax-free distribution of BSG to ADP shareholders.
5The new BSG entity is expected to distribute approximately $500-$700 million to ADP as a tax-free dividend prior to the spin-off.
6The separation is anticipated to be completed before the end of fiscal year 2007.
7The spin-off is subject to regulatory approvals and reviews.

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2006)

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