Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) investors approve directors, pay and auditor

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Deluxe Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholders' meeting held on April 23, 2026. A total of 37,762,269 shares were represented, which was 82.6% of the 45,693,817 shares outstanding and entitled to vote.

Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving a strong majority of votes cast. They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.

Shareholders approved Amendment No. 3 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 37,762,269 shares Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 45,693,817 shares Say-on-pay support: 32,658,672 for vs. 1,070,976 against +3 more

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Shares represented 37,762,269 shares At annual meeting; 82.6% of shares entitled to vote

Shares outstanding entitled to vote 45,693,817 shares Shares outstanding and entitled to vote at meeting

Say-on-pay support 32,658,672 for vs. 1,070,976 against Advisory vote on executive compensation

Stock plan amendment approval 32,029,546 for vs. 1,715,185 against Approval of Amendment No. 3 to 2022 Stock Incentive Plan

Auditor ratification votes 36,667,014 for vs. 970,096 against Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for FY ending Dec 31, 2026

Example director vote 33,546,712 for, 300,193 withheld Vote for director nominee Angela L. Brown

Key Terms

broker non-vote, non-binding resolution, 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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broker non-vote financial

"For | Withheld | Broker non-vote Angela L. Brown | 33,546,712 | 300,193 | 3,915,364"

non-binding resolution financial

"(2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers"

2022 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"(3) Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

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"Cover page interactive data file (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)"

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04/24/2026 - 04:08 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

DELUXE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


MN	1-7945	41-0216800
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)


801 S. Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN						55402-2807
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(651) 483-7111

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share	DLX	NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange

Act. ☐

Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The Company held its annual shareholders' meeting on April 23, 2026. 37,762,269 shares were represented (82.6% of the 45,693,817 shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting). Four items were considered at the meeting, and the results of the voting were as follows:

(1) Election of Directors:

Shareholders were asked to elect nine directors to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. The nominees for director and the results of the voting were as follows:


	For	Withheld	Broker non-vote
Angela L. Brown	33,546,712	300,193	3,915,364
Michelle T. Collins	33,707,691	139,214	3,915,364
Hugh S. Cummins III	33,711,612	135,293	3,915,364
Paul R. Garcia	32,958,101	888,804	3,915,364
Barry C. McCarthy	33,126,697	720,208	3,915,364
Thomas J. Reddin	32,097,310	1,749,595	3,915,364
Morgan M. Schuessler, Jr.	33,549,704	297,201	3,915,364
John L. Stauch	32,972,908	873,997	3,915,364
Telisa L. Yancy	33,706,728	140,177	3,915,364

(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						32,658,672
Against						1,070,976
Abstain						117,257
Broker non-vote						3,915,364

(3) Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan:


For						32,029,546
Against						1,715,185
Abstain						102,174
Broker non-vote						3,915,364

(4) Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:


For						36,667,014
Against						970,096
Abstain						125,159

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Description
101.INS						XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.LAB						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE						XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104						Cover page interactive data file (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 24, 2026


			DELUXE CORPORATION

			/s/ Jeffrey L. Cotter

			Jeffrey L. Cotter
			Senior Vice President, Chief
			Administrative Officer and
			General Counsel

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Deluxe Corporation (DLX) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing nine directors, approving executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, approving Amendment No. 3 to the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How many Deluxe Corporation (DLX) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 37,762,269 shares were represented at the meeting, equal to 82.6% of the 45,693,817 shares outstanding and entitled to vote. This indicates a relatively high level of shareholder participation in the corporate governance process.

Were all Deluxe Corporation (DLX) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. All nine director nominees received a majority of votes cast. For example, Angela L. Brown received 33,546,712 votes for and 300,193 withheld, with 3,915,364 broker non-votes, and similar strong support was recorded for the other nominees listed in the meeting results.

Did Deluxe Corporation (DLX) shareholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. In the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, 32,658,672 shares voted for, 1,070,976 against, and 117,257 abstained, with 3,915,364 broker non-votes. This outcome reflects shareholder support for the company’s disclosed pay practices.

What happened with Deluxe Corporation’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan at the 2026 meeting?

Shareholders approved Amendment No. 3 to the Deluxe Corporation 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. The vote totals were 32,029,546 shares for, 1,715,185 against, and 102,174 abstaining, with 3,915,364 broker non-votes, indicating broad shareholder backing for the amended equity plan.

Which audit firm did Deluxe Corporation (DLX) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 36,667,014 votes for, 970,096 against, and 125,159 abstentions, showing strong support for the company’s chosen auditor.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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