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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2017)

Filed November 2, 2017For Securities:ADP

Summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2017, primarily to report its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017. The filing incorporates by reference a press release that details these results. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99 for the specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, earnings, and any significant operational updates or guidance provided by the company for the quarter. This 8-K serves as the official channel for disseminating this key financial information to the public following the close of the quarter. While the 8-K itself is a notification filing, the incorporated press release is the crucial document for understanding ADP's performance in Q1 FY2018. Investors will be looking for trends in revenue growth, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or revised outlook that could impact future stock performance. The filing indicates that ADP is an established public company and does not appear to be utilizing extended transition periods for new accounting standards.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADP announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017.
  • 2The press release containing the Q1 2017 financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.
  • 3The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a significant event or disclosure.
  • 4The company's Chief Financial Officer, Jan Siegmund, signed the report.
  • 5ADP is not identified as an 'emerging growth company' in this filing.
  • 6There is no indication of an election to opt out of the extended transition period for new accounting standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report ADP's financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017, by incorporating a press release detailing these results.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release dated November 2, 2017, which is attached to the 8-K filing as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99) is likely to contain any guidance or outlook that ADP provided for future periods.

The filing indicates that ADP is not an 'emerging growth company' and does not appear to be utilizing any extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.