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Director at Deluxe (NYSE: DLX) gets new RSU grant and shares

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Deluxe Corp director John L. Stauch increased his share ownership through equity compensation events. On April 23, 2026, 10,349 previously awarded restricted stock units vested and converted into the same number of Common Stock shares on a one-for-one basis, bringing his direct holdings to 77,650 shares.

On the same date, Stauch also received a new grant of 5,286 restricted stock units, each tied to an equal number of common shares. These units carry a stated value of $0.00 per unit and are scheduled to vest on the date of Deluxe’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, which is expected to be on April 22, 2027. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales; all activity reflects option-like RSU vesting and a fresh compensation grant.

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Insider Stauch John L
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 5,286 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 10,349 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 10,349 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 5,286 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 77,650 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Transaction reflects vesting and conversion into shares on a one-for-one basis of restricted stock units previously awarded. Restricted stock units vest on the date of our 2027 annual shareholder meeting, which is expected to be April 22, 2027.
RSUs vested 10,349 units/shares Restricted stock units converted one-for-one into common stock on April 23, 2026
Shares held after transaction 77,650 shares Director John L. Stauch’s direct Deluxe common stock holdings post-vesting
New RSU grant 5,286 units Restricted stock units granted as equity compensation on April 23, 2026
RSU vesting/expiration date April 23, 2026 Date on which 10,349 previously awarded RSUs vested and converted
Expected vesting meeting date April 22, 2027 Expected date of 2027 annual shareholder meeting when 5,286 RSUs vest
RSU transaction price $0.00 per unit Recorded price for RSU-related transactions, indicating non-cash compensation
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title": "Restricted Stock Unit""
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
vesting financial
"Transaction reflects vesting and conversion into shares on a one-for-one basis"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
annual shareholder meeting financial
"Restricted stock units vest on the date of our 2027 annual shareholder meeting"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) and its leaders meet to review performance, approve key decisions like electing directors, and vote on issues such as executive pay or major policy changes. Think of it as an annual town hall for people who own part of the business: investors use it to ask questions, influence direction through votes, and gauge management’s plans and transparency, all of which can affect the stock’s outlook.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Stauch John L
(Last)(First)(Middle)
801 MARQUETTE AVE. S.
(Street)
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55402
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DELUXE CORP [ DLX ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/23/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/23/2026M10,349(1)A$077,650D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit$004/23/2026(2)A5,28604/24/202704/24/2027Common Stock5,286$05,286D
Restricted Stock Unit$004/23/2026M10,34904/23/202604/23/2026Common Stock10,349$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Transaction reflects vesting and conversion into shares on a one-for-one basis of restricted stock units previously awarded.
2. Restricted stock units vest on the date of our 2027 annual shareholder meeting, which is expected to be April 22, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Jeffrey L. Cotter, Attorney-in-Fact04/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Deluxe (DLX) report for John L. Stauch?

Deluxe reported that director John L. Stauch had 10,349 restricted stock units vest into common shares and received a new grant of 5,286 restricted stock units. All movements reflect equity compensation, with no open-market buying or selling disclosed in this filing.

How many Deluxe (DLX) shares does John L. Stauch hold after these transactions?

After the RSU vesting on April 23, 2026, John L. Stauch directly holds 77,650 shares of Deluxe common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership and helps investors gauge the scale of the award relative to his total disclosed position.

What happened to the 10,349 restricted stock units in the Deluxe (DLX) Form 4?

The 10,349 restricted stock units previously awarded to John L. Stauch vested and converted into 10,349 shares of Deluxe common stock on a one-for-one basis. This conversion is a non-cash equity compensation event rather than an open-market purchase of shares.

What new equity award did John L. Stauch receive from Deluxe (DLX)?

John L. Stauch received a new grant of 5,286 restricted stock units, each tied to an equal number of common shares. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on the date of Deluxe’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, providing additional long-term, stock-based compensation.

When will John L. Stauch’s new Deluxe (DLX) RSU grant vest?

The 5,286 restricted stock units granted to John L. Stauch are set to vest on the date of Deluxe’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting, expected April 22, 2027. Actual vesting therefore depends on that meeting date, as referenced in the filing footnote.

Did the Deluxe (DLX) Form 4 show any open-market stock sales or purchases?

No open-market sales or purchases were reported. The Form 4 shows RSU vesting that converted 10,349 units into common stock and a new 5,286-unit RSU grant, both at a recorded price of $0.00, indicating compensation-related equity movements rather than market trades.