[8-K] Deluxe Corporation Reports Material Event

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.

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

Corporate Governance Expert

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.

Audit & Finance Analyst

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.

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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)

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:

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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 5.02 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.

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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
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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)

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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

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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.