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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 26, 2026)

Filed June 26, 2026For Securities:ADP

Summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) has entered into new credit agreements totaling $9.2 billion, replacing its previous facilities. The company secured a $5.7 billion 364-day credit facility and a $3.5 billion five-year credit facility. The five-year facility includes an accordion feature allowing for an additional $500 million in commitments, potentially increasing its total capacity to $4 billion. These new facilities provide ADP with significant liquidity and flexibility for general corporate purposes, replacing existing credit lines that expired on June 26, 2026. The structure of these new facilities offers revolving credit options denominated in multiple currencies (USD, CAD, EUR for the five-year facility) and interest rates tied to SOFR or prime rate benchmarks. The company will pay commitment fees on unused portions and a term-out fee on the 364-day facility. Standard covenants and events of default are included, consistent with industry practices. This strategic move enhances ADP's financial footing and operational capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADP entered into new credit agreements totaling $9.2 billion: a $5.7 billion 364-day facility and a $3.5 billion five-year facility.
  • 2The new facilities replace and expand upon previous credit lines that expired on June 26, 2026.
  • 3The five-year facility includes a $500 million accordion feature, allowing for potential expansion to $4 billion.
  • 4Both facilities offer revolving credit options, with the five-year facility supporting multi-currency borrowings (USD, CAD, EUR).
  • 5Interest rates are variable, linked to SOFR-based rates or prime rate benchmarks.
  • 6Commitment fees apply to unused portions of the credit facilities, with rates varying based on the facility and, for the five-year facility, ADP's issuer rating.
  • 7Borrowings under these facilities are intended for general corporate purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has secured new credit facilities totaling $9.2 billion, comprised of a $5.7 billion 364-day credit agreement and a $3.5 billion five-year credit agreement.

The new credit facilities are primarily intended for general corporate purposes, providing ADP with enhanced financial flexibility and liquidity.

The 364-day facility's commitments expire on June 25, 2027, with borrowings maturing on that date, or potentially on June 25, 2028, at the Company's option. The five-year facility's commitments and borrowings mature on June 26, 2031, with an option for the company to request a one-year extension.

Yes, the five-year credit facility includes an accordion feature that allows ADP to increase the aggregate commitment by up to $500 million, potentially raising the total principal amount of that facility to $4 billion, subject to obtaining additional commitments.