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    FILED AS OF DATE:		20210924
    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210924

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PAYCHEX INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000723531
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT [8700]
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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		911 PANORAMA TRAIL S
    		CITY:			ROCHESTER
    		STATE:			NY
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    		BUSINESS PHONE:		5853856666

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    		CITY:			ROCHESTER
    		STATE:			NY
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