Deluxe closes $625M acquisition of Celero Commerce, funded by new $1.2B credit facilities

DELUXE CORP

Acquisition of Celero Commerce for ~$625M cash, funded by $800M term loan and $400M revolver.
Combined platform expected to process >$70B annual gross transaction volume, targeting top 10 non-bank merchant acquirer.
Deal expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in first full year, with >$15M in cost synergies identified.
Adds over 55,000 merchant relationships and 130 bank partners to Deluxe's existing base.
Updated FY2026 guidance to be provided on Q2 earnings call August 5, 2026; investor day planned for December.

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