What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to submit an XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) version of ADP's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. This is primarily for testing XBRL technology and formats.

Should I use the financial information in this 8-K for my investment decisions?

No, investors are explicitly advised not to rely on the financial information contained in this 8-K filing, including the XBRL data. The company states that this data is unaudited and encourages investors to refer to the official Form 10-Q filed on February 9, 2007.

What specific financial statements are included in the XBRL exhibit?

The XBRL exhibit (Exhibit 100) includes the Statements of Consolidated Earnings for the three and six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, and the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.

Does this filing make the XBRL data 'filed' for legal purposes?

No, in accordance with SEC rules, the information in this 8-K filing, including the XBRL data, is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and therefore, does not subject ADP to liability under that section.

ADP 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) primarily serves as a supplementary submission, attaching an XBRL-formatted version of its previously filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending December 31, 2006. The company explicitly states that this XBRL data is unaudited and should not be relied upon for investment decisions, urging investors to refer to the official 10-Q filing. The purpose is to test XBRL technology and formats, not to present new financial information.

Key Highlights

1ADP is filing XBRL-formatted data from its Q4 2006 10-Q report.
2The XBRL data is for testing purposes and is not the official filing.
3Investors are strongly advised to rely on the official 10-Q filing dated February 9, 2007, for investment decisions.
4The XBRL data is considered unaudited.
5This filing does not impose liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
6The XBRL submission includes Statements of Consolidated Earnings, Consolidated Balance Sheets, and Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows.

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 20, 2007)

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