Who is S. Michael Martone and what is his new role?

S. Michael Martone, 58, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP). He has been with ADP since 1987 and has held various leadership positions, most recently as Group President of the Employer Services business.

When will Mr. Martone's appointment as COO become effective?

Mr. Martone's appointment as COO will become effective on the date that ADP completes the previously announced tax-free spin-off of its Brokerage Services Group business.

What is the significance of the Brokerage Services Group spin-off?

The spin-off of the Brokerage Services Group is a significant corporate action that will result in ADP divesting 100% of this business. This transaction is a prerequisite for Mr. Martone's COO appointment and likely signals a strategic realignment for ADP.

What is Mr. Martone's current role while awaiting the spin-off completion?

While awaiting the completion of the spin-off, Mr. Martone will continue in his current role as Group President of ADP's Employer Services business.

ADP 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

This 8-K filing from Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) announces a key executive appointment and a related corporate action. The Board of Directors has appointed S. Michael Martone as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective upon the completion of a previously announced tax-free spin-off of ADP's Brokerage Services Group business. This appointment signals a strategic shift and a focus on operational leadership as the company prepares for a significant corporate restructuring.

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1S. Michael Martone appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ADP, effective upon completion of the Brokerage Services Group spin-off.
2Mr. Martone's promotion to COO is contingent on the successful tax-free spin-off of 100% of ADP's Brokerage Services Group business.
3Mr. Martone has a long tenure with ADP, having joined in 1987 and held significant leadership roles in various business segments.
4He will continue to serve as Group President of Employer Services until the spin-off is finalized.
5The filing includes a press release dated October 5, 2006, as an exhibit, which likely provides further details on this appointment and the spin-off.

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 5, 2006)

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