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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2009)

Filed May 5, 2009For Securities:ADP

Summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2009, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release containing these financial results. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for detailed information regarding the company's performance during the quarter. This 8-K filing indicates that ADP is publicly disclosing its Q3 2009 financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for critical data points such as revenue, earnings per share, and any commentary on the company's financial condition and operational outlook for the period. This is a standard disclosure practice for material financial announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADP filed an 8-K on May 5, 2009, reporting on its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce the company's financial results for the period.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data and commentary.
  • 5The filing confirms the disclosure of Q3 2009 financial information.
  • 6Christopher R. Reidy, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report ADP's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. It serves as a formal notification to the SEC and the public that these results have been announced.

The actual financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2009, are detailed in the press release issued by ADP on May 5, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You should consult Exhibit 99 for specific figures and commentary.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It only states that the company issued a press release with these results and incorporates that press release by reference as Exhibit 99.

Incorporated by reference means that the content of the press release (Exhibit 99) is considered a formal part of the 8-K filing. Regulatory bodies like the SEC treat the incorporated document as if it were directly included within the 8-K, making it legally part of the disclosure.