STOCK TITAN

[8-K] Deluxe Corporation Reports Material Event

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deluxe Corporation appointed Michelle T. Collins to its Board of Directors effective August 20, 2025. The Board unanimously elected Ms. Collins and determined she qualifies as an independent director under NYSE and the Company standards. She was also designated an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules and as a financial expert under NYSE rules. Ms. Collins will serve on the Companys Audit and Finance Committee and on a second committee to be named later.

Ms. Collins previously served as Vice Chair and a member of Deloittes U.S. Board of Directors, chaired Deloittes Governance Committee and Finance and Audit Committee, and has experience in business transformations, M&A, enterprise risk management, financial accounting and SEC compliance. She holds a bachelors degree in accounting from Western Michigan University, is a Certified Public Accountant, and also serves on the Owens Corning board. She will stand for re-election at Deluxes 2026 Annual Meeting. The filing furnishes a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Deluxe Corporation ha nominato Michelle T. Collins nel proprio Consiglio di Amministrazione con effetto dal 20 agosto 2025. Il Consiglio l'ha eletta all'unanimità e ha stabilito che soddisfa i requisiti di indipendenza previsti dalla NYSE e dagli standard societari. È stata inoltre designata esperto finanziario del comitato di revisione secondo le regole della SEC e come esperto finanziario ai sensi delle norme NYSE. La sig.ra Collins entrerà a far parte del Comitato Audit e Finanza della Società e di un secondo comitato che sarà nominato in seguito.

La sig.ra Collins è stata in precedenza Vice Chair e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione statunitense di Deloitte, ha presieduto il Governance Committee e il Finance and Audit Committee di Deloitte e vanta esperienza in trasformazioni aziendali, fusioni e acquisizioni, gestione del rischio d'impresa, contabilità finanziaria e conformità alla SEC. Ha conseguito una laurea in accounting presso la Western Michigan University, è una Certified Public Accountant e ricopre anche un ruolo nel consiglio di Owens Corning. Si candiderà per la rielezione all'Assemblea annuale di Deluxe del 2026. Il deposito allega il comunicato stampa come Exhibit 99.1.

Deluxe Corporation nombró a Michelle T. Collins en su Junta Directiva con vigencia a partir del 20 de agosto de 2025. La Junta la eligió por unanimidad y determinó que cumple los requisitos de independencia según la NYSE y las normas de la Compañía. También fue designada experta financiera del comité de auditoría conforme a las normas de la SEC y como experta financiera según las reglas de la NYSE. La Sra. Collins formará parte del Comité de Auditoría y Finanzas de la Compañía y de un segundo comité que se anunciará más adelante.

La Sra. Collins se desempeñó anteriormente como Vicepresidenta y miembro de la Junta Directiva de Deloitte en EE. UU., presidió el Governance Committee y el Finance and Audit Committee de Deloitte, y cuenta con experiencia en transformaciones empresariales, fusiones y adquisiciones, gestión de riesgos empresariales, contabilidad financiera y cumplimiento ante la SEC. Posee una licenciatura en contabilidad por la Western Michigan University, es Contadora Pública Certificada (CPA) y también forma parte del consejo de Owens Corning. Se presentará para la reelección en la Junta Anual de Deluxe de 2026. La presentación adjunta un comunicado de prensa como Exhibit 99.1.

Deluxe Corporation는 2025년 8월 20일부로 Michelle T. Collins를 이사회 이사로 임명했습니다. 이사회는 만장일치로 Collins 씨를 선출했으며 그녀가 NYSE 및 회사 기준에 따른 독립 이사 자격을 갖추었다고 판단했습니다. 또한 그녀는 SEC 규정에 따른 감사위원회 재무 전문가로 지정되었고 NYSE 규정상 재무 전문가로도 인정받았습니다. Collins 씨는 회사의 감사 및 재무 위원회에 참여하며 추후 지정될 두 번째 위원회에도 속하게 됩니다.

Collins 씨는 이전에 Deloitte 미국 이사회의 부의장 및 이사로 재직했으며 Deloitte의 거버넌스 위원회와 재무 및 감사 위원회를 이끌었고, 비즈니스 혁신, M&A, 전사적 리스크 관리, 재무 회계 및 SEC 준수 분야에서 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Western Michigan University에서 회계학 학사 학위를 취득했으며 공인회계사(CPA) 자격을 가지고 있고 Owens Corning 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Deluxe의 2026년 연례 총회에서 재선에 출마할 예정입니다. 제출 서류에는 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1로 첨부되어 있습니다.

Deluxe Corporation a nommé Michelle T. Collins au sein de son conseil d'administration, avec effet au 20 août 2025. Le conseil l'a élue à l'unanimité et a estimé qu'elle répondait aux critères d'indépendance de la NYSE et aux normes de la société. Elle a également été désignée experte financière du comité d'audit au sens des règles de la SEC et reconnue experte financière selon les règles de la NYSE. Mme Collins siégera au comité d'audit et des finances de la société ainsi que dans un second comité qui sera nommé ultérieurement.

Auparavant, Mme Collins a été vice-présidente et membre du conseil d'administration américain de Deloitte, a présidé le Governance Committee et le Finance and Audit Committee de Deloitte, et possède une expérience en transformations d'entreprise, fusions-acquisitions, gestion des risques d'entreprise, comptabilité financière et conformité SEC. Elle est titulaire d'une licence en comptabilité de la Western Michigan University, est Certified Public Accountant et siège également au conseil d'administration d'Owens Corning. Elle se présentera pour un nouveau mandat lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle de Deluxe en 2026. Le dépôt inclut un communiqué de presse en Exhibit 99.1.

Die Deluxe Corporation hat Michelle T. Collins mit Wirkung zum 20. August 2025 in ihren Verwaltungsrat berufen. Der Vorstand wählte Frau Collins einstimmig und stellte fest, dass sie die Unabhängigkeitsanforderungen der NYSE und der Unternehmensstandards erfüllt. Sie wurde zudem gemäß den SEC-Vorschriften als finanzielle Expertin des Prüfungsausschusses benannt und nach den NYSE-Regeln ebenfalls als finanzielle Expertin eingestuft. Frau Collins wird im Audit- und Finanzausschuss des Unternehmens tätig sein sowie in einem weiteren Ausschuss, der zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt benannt wird.

Frau Collins war zuvor Vice Chair und Mitglied des US-Vorstands von Deloitte, leitete das Governance Committee sowie das Finance and Audit Committee von Deloitte und verfügt über Erfahrung in Unternehmensumstrukturierungen, M&A, Enterprise Risk Management, Finanzbuchhaltung und SEC-Compliance. Sie hat einen Bachelorabschluss in Rechnungswesen von der Western Michigan University, ist Certified Public Accountant und sitzt außerdem im Aufsichtsrat von Owens Corning. Sie wird sich bei der Jahresversammlung von Deluxe 2026 zur Wiederwahl stellen. Die Einreichung enthält eine Pressemitteilung als Exhibit 99.1.

Positive
  • Unanimous board election adds a director approved by the full Board
  • Designated audit committee financial expert under SEC rules, strengthening financial reporting oversight
  • Meets NYSE and company independence standards, reinforcing independent governance
  • Relevant experience including Deloitte board leadership and audit/finance committee chair roles
  • Will serve on Audit and Finance Committee, aligning role with expertise
  • Will stand for re-election at 2026 Annual Meeting, providing shareholder confirmation opportunity
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Addition strengthens board independence and governance oversight, with formal designation as an audit committee financial expert.

The unanimous election of Michelle T. Collins reinforces Deluxes board independence by adding a director the Board explicitly found to meet NYSE and company independence standards. Her prior board leadership at Deloitte, including chairing governance and finance/audit committees, signals relevant governance experience. The Boards determination that she is an audit committee financial expert provides a clear compliance and oversight benefit for financial reporting and audit liaison responsibilities. Her role on Audit and Finance committees aligns with her background and suggests immediate contribution to financial oversight and SEC reporting governance.

TL;DR: Appointment adds material accounting and audit expertise likely to bolster financial oversight and risk management.

Ms. Collins certification as a CPA and her experience chairing Deloittes Finance and Audit Committee indicate substantive technical skills in accounting, audit processes, and SEC compliance. Serving on both the Audit and Finance Committee positions her to influence controls, financial reporting quality, and oversight of external auditors. The filing notes no changes to financial statements or reporting policies, but the board-level appointment of an audit committee financial expert is a notable governance development for investors concerned with reporting integrity and oversight.

Deluxe Corporation ha nominato Michelle T. Collins nel proprio Consiglio di Amministrazione con effetto dal 20 agosto 2025. Il Consiglio l'ha eletta all'unanimità e ha stabilito che soddisfa i requisiti di indipendenza previsti dalla NYSE e dagli standard societari. È stata inoltre designata esperto finanziario del comitato di revisione secondo le regole della SEC e come esperto finanziario ai sensi delle norme NYSE. La sig.ra Collins entrerà a far parte del Comitato Audit e Finanza della Società e di un secondo comitato che sarà nominato in seguito.

La sig.ra Collins è stata in precedenza Vice Chair e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione statunitense di Deloitte, ha presieduto il Governance Committee e il Finance and Audit Committee di Deloitte e vanta esperienza in trasformazioni aziendali, fusioni e acquisizioni, gestione del rischio d'impresa, contabilità finanziaria e conformità alla SEC. Ha conseguito una laurea in accounting presso la Western Michigan University, è una Certified Public Accountant e ricopre anche un ruolo nel consiglio di Owens Corning. Si candiderà per la rielezione all'Assemblea annuale di Deluxe del 2026. Il deposito allega il comunicato stampa come Exhibit 99.1.

Deluxe Corporation nombró a Michelle T. Collins en su Junta Directiva con vigencia a partir del 20 de agosto de 2025. La Junta la eligió por unanimidad y determinó que cumple los requisitos de independencia según la NYSE y las normas de la Compañía. También fue designada experta financiera del comité de auditoría conforme a las normas de la SEC y como experta financiera según las reglas de la NYSE. La Sra. Collins formará parte del Comité de Auditoría y Finanzas de la Compañía y de un segundo comité que se anunciará más adelante.

La Sra. Collins se desempeñó anteriormente como Vicepresidenta y miembro de la Junta Directiva de Deloitte en EE. UU., presidió el Governance Committee y el Finance and Audit Committee de Deloitte, y cuenta con experiencia en transformaciones empresariales, fusiones y adquisiciones, gestión de riesgos empresariales, contabilidad financiera y cumplimiento ante la SEC. Posee una licenciatura en contabilidad por la Western Michigan University, es Contadora Pública Certificada (CPA) y también forma parte del consejo de Owens Corning. Se presentará para la reelección en la Junta Anual de Deluxe de 2026. La presentación adjunta un comunicado de prensa como Exhibit 99.1.

Deluxe Corporation는 2025년 8월 20일부로 Michelle T. Collins를 이사회 이사로 임명했습니다. 이사회는 만장일치로 Collins 씨를 선출했으며 그녀가 NYSE 및 회사 기준에 따른 독립 이사 자격을 갖추었다고 판단했습니다. 또한 그녀는 SEC 규정에 따른 감사위원회 재무 전문가로 지정되었고 NYSE 규정상 재무 전문가로도 인정받았습니다. Collins 씨는 회사의 감사 및 재무 위원회에 참여하며 추후 지정될 두 번째 위원회에도 속하게 됩니다.

Collins 씨는 이전에 Deloitte 미국 이사회의 부의장 및 이사로 재직했으며 Deloitte의 거버넌스 위원회와 재무 및 감사 위원회를 이끌었고, 비즈니스 혁신, M&A, 전사적 리스크 관리, 재무 회계 및 SEC 준수 분야에서 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Western Michigan University에서 회계학 학사 학위를 취득했으며 공인회계사(CPA) 자격을 가지고 있고 Owens Corning 이사회에서도 활동하고 있습니다. 그녀는 Deluxe의 2026년 연례 총회에서 재선에 출마할 예정입니다. 제출 서류에는 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1로 첨부되어 있습니다.

Deluxe Corporation a nommé Michelle T. Collins au sein de son conseil d'administration, avec effet au 20 août 2025. Le conseil l'a élue à l'unanimité et a estimé qu'elle répondait aux critères d'indépendance de la NYSE et aux normes de la société. Elle a également été désignée experte financière du comité d'audit au sens des règles de la SEC et reconnue experte financière selon les règles de la NYSE. Mme Collins siégera au comité d'audit et des finances de la société ainsi que dans un second comité qui sera nommé ultérieurement.

Auparavant, Mme Collins a été vice-présidente et membre du conseil d'administration américain de Deloitte, a présidé le Governance Committee et le Finance and Audit Committee de Deloitte, et possède une expérience en transformations d'entreprise, fusions-acquisitions, gestion des risques d'entreprise, comptabilité financière et conformité SEC. Elle est titulaire d'une licence en comptabilité de la Western Michigan University, est Certified Public Accountant et siège également au conseil d'administration d'Owens Corning. Elle se présentera pour un nouveau mandat lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle de Deluxe en 2026. Le dépôt inclut un communiqué de presse en Exhibit 99.1.

Die Deluxe Corporation hat Michelle T. Collins mit Wirkung zum 20. August 2025 in ihren Verwaltungsrat berufen. Der Vorstand wählte Frau Collins einstimmig und stellte fest, dass sie die Unabhängigkeitsanforderungen der NYSE und der Unternehmensstandards erfüllt. Sie wurde zudem gemäß den SEC-Vorschriften als finanzielle Expertin des Prüfungsausschusses benannt und nach den NYSE-Regeln ebenfalls als finanzielle Expertin eingestuft. Frau Collins wird im Audit- und Finanzausschuss des Unternehmens tätig sein sowie in einem weiteren Ausschuss, der zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt benannt wird.

Frau Collins war zuvor Vice Chair und Mitglied des US-Vorstands von Deloitte, leitete das Governance Committee sowie das Finance and Audit Committee von Deloitte und verfügt über Erfahrung in Unternehmensumstrukturierungen, M&A, Enterprise Risk Management, Finanzbuchhaltung und SEC-Compliance. Sie hat einen Bachelorabschluss in Rechnungswesen von der Western Michigan University, ist Certified Public Accountant und sitzt außerdem im Aufsichtsrat von Owens Corning. Sie wird sich bei der Jahresversammlung von Deluxe 2026 zur Wiederwahl stellen. Die Einreichung enthält eine Pressemitteilung als Exhibit 99.1.

0000027996false00000279962025-08-202025-08-20


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): August 20, 2025


DELUXE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MN1-794541-0216800
(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 classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $1.00 per shareDLXNYSE

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 20, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) unanimously elected Michelle T. Collins to the Board, effective August 20, 2025. Ms. Collins will stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders. The Board has determined that Ms. Collins qualifies as an independent director under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and the Company’s director independence standards, as adopted by the Board. The Board has also determined that Ms. Collins has sufficient accounting or related financial management expertise to serve as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. As such, Ms. Collins also qualifies as a financial expert pursuant to 303A.07 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. Ms. Collins will serve on the Company’s Audit and Finance Committee and a second committee to be determined at a later date.

Ms. Collins recently served as Vice Chair and a member of Deloitte’s U.S. Board of Directors. During her six-year tenure on the Board, she served as the Chair of the Governance Committee and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. During her career with Deloitte, Ms. Collins advised across a broad spectrum of issues, including business transformations, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise risk management, financial accounting and reporting, and SEC compliance. Ms. Collins also serves as a member of the board of directors of Owens Corning. Ms. Collins earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Michigan University and is a Certified Public Accountant.


Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the election of Ms. Collins to the Board is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.


2


Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated August 20, 2025, of Deluxe Corporation
101.INSXBRL 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.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover page interactive data file (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

3



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: August 21, 2025

DELUXE CORPORATION
/s/ Jeffrey L. Cotter
Jeffrey L. Cotter
Senior Vice President, Chief
Administrative Officer and
General Counsel

4

FAQ

Who was appointed to the Deluxe Corporation (DLX) Board on August 20, 2025?

The Board unanimously elected Michelle T. Collins to the Board effective August 20, 2025.

Does Michelle T. Collins qualify as an audit committee financial expert for DLX?

Yes. The Board determined she qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules and as a financial expert under NYSE rules.

What committees will Ms. Collins serve on at Deluxe?

Ms. Collins will serve on the Companys Audit and Finance Committee and a second committee to be determined later.

What is Michelle T. Collins professional background as stated in the filing?

She recently served as Vice Chair and a member of Deloittes U.S. Board of Directors, chaired governance and finance/audit committees, has advisory experience in M&A, risk management, accounting and SEC compliance, and is a CPA.

Will Ms. Collins face shareholder re-election and when?

Yes. Ms. Collins will stand for re-election at Deluxes 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Deluxe Corp

NYSE:DLX

DLX Rankings

DLX Latest News

DLX Latest SEC Filings

DLX Stock Data

858.21M
43.85M
2.08%
89.68%
6.16%
Conglomerates
Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders & Bookbindg & Relatd Work
Link
United States
MINNEAPOLIS