DELUXE CORP — fact timeline

DELUXE CORP entered into Commitment Letter with certain financial institutions party thereto (the “Lenders”) (effective 2026-06-17).

“In connection with the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has delivered to the Sellers’ Representative a debt commitment letter (the “Commitment Letter”) executed with certain financial institutions party thereto (the “Lenders”), pursuant to which the Lenders have committed, subject to the terms and conditions contained therein, to provide the Company with debt financing in the amounts and on the terms set forth in the Commitment Letter (the “Debt Financing”).”

DELUXE CORP entered into Equity Purchase Agreement and Plan of Merger with Calypso Merger Sub LLC, Celero Intermediate Holdings LLC, LLR V Payments, LLC, LLR International V, L.P., LLR Representative V, LLC valued at approximately $625 million in cash (effective 2026-06-17).

“On June 17, 2026, Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, Calypso Merger Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Celero Intermediate Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Celero”), LLR V Payments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“BlockerCo”), LLR International V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“BlockerCo Seller”), and, in its capacity as representative of the Sellers, LLR Representative V, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sellers’ Representative”).”

DELUXE CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $538.1, net income $35.8 million, EPS $0.77. Guidance reaffirmed.

“momentum through the balance of the year.” First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 1 st Quarter 2026 1 st Quarter 2025 % Change Revenue $538.1 $536.5 0.3 % Comparable Adjusted Revenue $538.1 $523.9 2.7 % Net Income $35.8 $14.0 n/m Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $117.9 $98.5 19.7 % Diluted EPS $0.77 $0.31 n/m Comparable”

DELUXE CORP entered into Asset Purchase Agreement with PFG-SG Operating Group LLC valued at approximately $25 million, $12 million of which will be paid on the Closing Date and the remainder o (effective 2026-02-10).

“On February 10, 2026, Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries (“Seller Entities”) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Seller Entities, the Company, PFG-SG Operating Group LLC (“Purchaser”), and PFG Ventures, L.P. (“Purchaser Parent”).”

DELUXE CORP amended Amendment No. 1 to Receivables Financing Agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent, and the group and agents and lenders party thereto valued at $100,000,000 (effective 2025-12-15).

“On December 15, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), Deluxe Receivables LLC (“Borrower”), a special purpose company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”), a Minnesota corporation, entered into Amendment No. 1 to Receivables Financing Agreement (the “Amendment”), amending the Receivables Financing Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024 (the “RFA”) among MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), the Borrower, the Company, as initial servicer (the “Servicer”) and the group and agents and lenders party thereto.”

Morgan M. (Mac) Schuessler, Jr. was elected as Director at DELUXE CORP.

“On February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) unanimously elected Morgan M. (Mac) Schuessler, Jr. to the Board, effective February 21, 2025.”

Martyn R. Redgrave departed as Director at DELUXE CORP.

“each of William C. Cobb and Martyn R. Redgrave notified the Board on January 22, 2025 that each of them has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

William C. Cobb departed as Director at DELUXE CORP.

“each of William C. Cobb and Martyn R. Redgrave notified the Board on January 22, 2025 that each of them has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

William C. Zint was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“The board further appointed William C. Zint, the Company’s SVP, Chief Financial Officer, as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer for the interim period through the Filing Date.”

Llewellyn Kelly Moyer was appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On October 14, 2024, Llewellyn Kelly Moyer joined Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer.”

Chad P. Kurth resigned as Principal Accounting Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On August 14, 2024, Chad P. Kurth, Deluxe Corporation’s (the “Company”) Principal Accounting Officer, notified the Company of his resignation, effective September 10, 2024.”

Angela L. Brown was elected as Director at DELUXE CORP.

“On August 13, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) unanimously elected Angela L. Brown to the Board to serve for a term ending at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders.”

DELUXE CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $535.0, net income $10.8 million, EPS $0.24. Guidance raised.

“in our earnings growth trajectory.” First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 1 st Quarter 2024 1 st Quarter 2023 % Change Revenue $535.0 $545.4 (1.9 %) Comparable Adjusted Revenue $529.0 $522.7 1.2 % Net Income $10.8 $2.8 n/m Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $96.9 $90.6 7.0 % Diluted EPS $0.24 $0.06 n/m Comparable”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“(3) Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024: For 37,115,922 Against 789,224 Abstain 124,095”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“(2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement filed in connection with the annual meeting: For 23,798,765 Against 11,715,335 Abstain 193,234 Broker non-vote 2,321,907”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Election of eight directors to hold office until the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“The Company held its annual shareholders' meeting on April 25, 2024. 38,029,241 shares were represented (86.4% of the 44,028,722 shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting). Three items were considered at the meeting, and the results of the voting were as follows: (1) Election of Directors: Shareholders were asked to elect eight directors to hold office until the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.”

DELUXE CORP incurred credit facility of up to $80 million with MUFG Bank, Ltd. at 1-Month Term SOFR plus 0.10% maturing March 12, 2027.

“entered into an accounts receivable financing facility (the “AR Facility”) of up to $80 million with MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent”

DELUXE CORP entered into RFA with MUFG Bank, Ltd. valued at $80 million (effective 2024-03-13).

“On March 13, 2024 (the "Closing Date"), Deluxe Receivables LLC ("Borrower"), a special purpose company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Deluxe Corporation (the "Company"), a Minnesota corporation, entered into an accounts receivable financing facility (the "AR Facility") of up to $80 million with MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent") pursuant to a receivables financing agreement, dated as of the Closing Date (the "RFA"), among the Borrower, the Company, as servicer (the "Servicer"), the Administrative Agent and the group and agents and lenders party thereto.”

DELUXE CORP updated its full-year 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).

“The Company expects the following for full-year 2024, inclusive of expected business exits, and all figures are approximate: • Revenue of $2.14 to $2.18 billion • Adjusted EBITDA of $400 to $420 million • Adjusted EPS of $3.10 to $3.40”

DELUXE CORP reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $537.4, net income $15.0 million, EPS $0.34.

“Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 4 th Quarter 2023 4 th Quarter 2022 % Change Revenue $537.4”

DELUXE CORP reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $2,192.3, net income $26.2 million, EPS $0.59.

“Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) Full Year 2023 Full Year 2022 % Change Revenue $2,192.3”

Michael Reed departed as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“Mr. Reed will serve as Special Advisor during a transition period until Mr. Reed’s separation from the Company on March 29, 2024, subject to extension by the Company (the “Separation Date”).”

Michael Reed changed role as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“Effective January 10, 2024, Michael Reed, Senior Vice President, President, B2B of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”), transitioned into the role of Special Advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.”

DELUXE CORP updated its third quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (raised).

“Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release of Deluxe Corporation reporting results from third quarter 2023.”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future Say on Pay votes at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“stockholders approved one year as the frequency of future Say on Pay votes”

DELUXE CORP reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $571.7, net income $16.4 million, EPS $0.37. Guidance raised.

“for revenue and earnings.” Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Segment Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 2 nd Quarter 2023 2 nd Quarter 2022 % Change Revenue $571.7 $563.0 1.5 % Comparable Adjusted Revenue $571.7 $557.4 2.6 % Net Income $16.4 $22.1 (25.8 %) Adjusted EBITDA $108.4 $101.7 6.6 % Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $108.4 $101.1 7.2 %”

DELUXE CORP amended Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with HostPapa, Inc. valued at from $42,000,000 to $35,950,000 (effective 2023-06-26).

“On June 26, 2023, Seller and Purchaser entered into an amendment to the Sale Agreement to reduce the base purchase price for the transaction from $42,000,000 to $35,950,000 by removing a $6,050,000 post-closing deferred payment that would have been payable to Seller 365 days after the closing date.”

DELUXE CORP amended Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with HostPapa, Inc. valued at Third amendment to extend outside date to June 30, 2023 (effective 2023-06-15).

“On June 15, 2023, Seller and Purchaser entered into a third amendment to the Sale Agreement to, among other things, extend the outside date to complete the transaction to June 30, 2023.”

DELUXE CORP updated its first quarter ended March 31, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release of Deluxe Corporation reporting results from first quarter 2023.”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“(5) Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023: For 37,567,665 Against 537,470 Abstain 99,966”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“(4) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan: For 30,203,952 Against 5,383,839 Abstain 87,180 Broker non-vote 2,530,130”

DELUXE CORP shareholders voted on Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“(3) Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of our named executive officers: One Year 34,274,387 Two Years 63,751 Three Years 1,267,015 Abstain 69,818 Broker non-vote 2,530,130”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“(2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement filed in connection with the annual meeting: For 30,308,331 Against 5,270,009 Abstain 96,631 Broker non-vote 2,530,130”

DELUXE CORP shareholders approved Election of nine directors to hold office until the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Election of Directors: Shareholders were asked to elect nine directors to hold office until the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. The nominees for director and the results of the voting were as follows: For Withheld Broker non-vote William C. Cobb 35,014,264 660,707 2,530,130 Paul R. Garcia 34,974,446 700,525 2,530,130 Cheryl E. Mayberry McKissack 33,868,022 1,806,949 2,530,130 Barry C. McCarthy 35,066,378 608,593 2,530,130 Don J. McGrath 27,368,526 8,306,445 2,530,130 Thomas J. Reddin 34,308,808 1,366,163 2,530,130 Martyn R. Redgrave 34,191,558 1,483,413 2,530,130 John L. Stauch 35,125,829 549,142 2,530,130 Telisa L. Yancey 34,878,000 796,971 2,530,130”

DELUXE CORP amended amendment to the Sale Agreement with HostPapa, Inc. (effective 2023-03-06).

“On March 6, 2023, Seller and Purchaser entered into an amendment to the Sale Agreement to extend the outside date to complete the transaction from March 31, 2023 to May 31, 2023.”

DELUXE CORP entered into Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with HostPapa, Inc. (effective 2023-01-31).

“on January 31, 2023, Deluxe Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), through its subsidiary, Deluxe Small Business Sales, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Seller”), entered into a Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with HostPapa, Inc., an Ontario corporation (“Purchaser”) for the sale of all of the outstanding equity interests of certain subsidiaries of Seller and the sale of certain assets, and the assumption of certain liabilities, of Seller and certain of its affiliates related to the Company’s web hosting business.”

DELUXE CORP: Board updated advance notice provisions to address SEC universal proxy rules, including compliance with Rule 14a-19 (effective 2023-02-16).

“On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) approved the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “Amended Bylaws”), effective immediately, with such amendments including updates to the advance notice provisions to address the adoption by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) of “universal proxy” rules.”

DELUXE CORP reported full year 2023 results: revenue $2.145 to $2.210 billion, EPS $2.90 to $3.25. Guidance initiated.

“Outlook The Company expects the following for full-year 2023, inclusive of expected divestitures, and all figures are approximate: • Revenue of $2.145 to $2.210 billion • Adjusted EBITDA of $390 to $405 million • Adjusted EPS of $2.90 to $3.25 • Free cash flow of $80 to $100 million For additional clarity, 2023 revenue is expected to range from -1 to +2% growth, and EBITDA is expected to range from -2 to +2% growth on an adjusted comparable basis.”

DELUXE CORP reported full year 2022 results: revenue $2,238.0, net income $65.5 million, EPS $1.50.

“and improvements in free cash flow.” Full Year 2022 Financial and Segment Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) Full Year 2022 Full Year 2021 % Change Revenue $2,238.0 $2,022.2 10.7 % Comparable Adjusted Revenue $2,093.8 $1,990.0 5.2 % Net Income $65.5 $62.8 4.3 % Adjusted EBITDA $418.1 $407.8 2.5 % Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $387.9 $403.9 (4.0”

DELUXE CORP reported fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue $564.0, net income $19.0 million, EPS $0.44.

“increase in interest payments. Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial and Segment Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 4 th Quarter 2022 4 th Quarter 2021 % Change Revenue $564.0 $570.6 (1.2 %) Comparable Adjusted Revenue $564.0 $557.4 1.2 % Net Income $19.0 $13.8 37.7 % Adjusted EBITDA $112.2 $117.1 (4.2 %) Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $112.2 $115.4 (2.8 %)”

DELUXE CORP entered into Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement with HostPapa, Inc. valued at $42,000,000 (effective 2023-01-31).

“On January 31, 2023, Deluxe Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), through its subsidiary, Deluxe Small Business Sales, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Seller”), entered into a Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with HostPapa, Inc., an Ontario corporation (“Purchaser”).”

Christopher L. Thomas departed as Special Advisor at DELUXE CORP.

“Mr. Thomas will serve as Special Advisor during a transition period until Mr. Thomas’ separation from the Company on April 28, 2023.”

Christopher L. Thomas changed role as Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On January 2, 2023, Christopher L. Thomas, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer (“CRO”) of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Separation Agreement with the Company providing for the transition out of the role of CRO and into the role of a Special Advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2023.”

DELUXE CORP reported third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $555.0, net income $14.7, EPS $0.34. Guidance reaffirmed.

“our full-year guidance.” Third Quarter 2022 Financial and Segment Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 3 rd Quarter 2022 3 rd Quarter 2021 % Change Revenue $555.0 $532.1 4.3 % Net Income $14.7 $12.5 17.6 % Adjusted EBITDA $104.6 $102.7 1.9 % Diluted EPS $0.34 $0.28 21.4 % Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.99 $1.10 (10.0 %) • Revenue for the third”

Scott Bomar resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On October 3, 2022, Scott Bomar, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, tendered his resignation to the Company, effective October 17, 2022.”

Chip Zint was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On October 7, 2022, Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Chip Zint as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 17, 2022.”

Ronald van Houwelingen resigned as Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at DELUXE CORP.

“On March 16, 2022, Ronald van Houwelingen, the Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”), tendered his resignation to the Company, effective April 8, 2022.”