Paychex Files Accounting Firm Consent Related to Paycor Merger

Paychex, Inc. has filed a consent from Ernst & Young LLP, the independent auditor for Paycor HCM, Inc., in connection with the companies' pending merger. The consent relates to the inclusion of Ernst & Young’s audit report on Paycor’s June 30, 2024 financial statements in Paychex’s Form S-3 registration statement (No. 333-286249). This administrative step supports the ongoing integration process outlined in the January 7, 2025 merger agreement between Paychex and Paycor.