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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 7, 2026)

Reports
Material Agreements·Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed May 7, 2026
Period End
May 4, 2026
Security
ADP
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K103

ADP filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 103 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’16Sep ’16
  2. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’19Jun ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’21Sep ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’25Jun ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 7, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) announced the successful issuance and sale of $1,000,000,000a aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% senior notes due 2036.

This offering, executed on May 4, 2026, and closed on May 7, 2026, was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement with prominent financial institutions including BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. The notes were registered with the SEC and offered through a prospectus supplement, indicating a well-established and registered debt issuance process.

This debt issuance provides ADP with significant capital, which could be used for various corporate purposes such as funding general corporate operations, potential acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt. The fixed interest rate of 5.000%b on these senior notes offers predictability for future interest expenses. Investors in these notes are acquiring a debt instrument from a well-established company, with the terms and legality of the issuance further supported by counsel opinions filed with the SEC.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. ADP issued and sold $1 billion in 5.000% senior notes due 2036.
  2. The debt issuance occurred on May 4, 2026, with closing on May 7, 2026.
  3. The offering was managed by major underwriters: BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
  4. The notes were registered with the SEC under a Form S-3 registration statement.
  5. The issuance was completed pursuant to an Indenture and a Fifth Supplemental Indenture.
  6. Legal opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the notes' legality have been filed.
  7. This event signifies ADP's access to public debt markets for capital raising.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total amount of debt ADP is issuing?

    ADP is issuing $1,000,000,000 (one billion dollars) in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

  2. What is the interest rate and maturity date of these new notes?

    The notes carry a fixed interest rate of 5.000% and mature in 2036.

  3. Who are the primary financial institutions involved in this offering?

    BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the representatives of the underwriters in this offering.

  4. What are the potential uses of the capital raised from this debt issuance?

    While not explicitly stated in this filing, proceeds from such debt issuances are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include funding operations, capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt.

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