Deluxe Corp (NYSE: DLX) CFO reports RSU grants and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deluxe Corp's SVP and Chief Financial Officer William C. Zint reported equity awards and related tax withholding transactions. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 31,586 shares of common stock at $27.80 per share in connection with the vesting of performance share units, increasing his directly held common shares to 39,691 after tax withholding.

On the same date, 14,322 common shares were disposed of at $27.80 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to the vesting and granting of performance share units. He also received a grant of 25,811 restricted stock units valued at an exercise price of $0, with an associated reference price of $27.12 per unit, all held directly.

These restricted stock units were granted under the company’s stock incentive plan and are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Upon vesting, each unit converts into one share of common stock, generally contingent on continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Zint William C

Role SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	25,811	$27.12	$700K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	31,586	$27.80	$878K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	14,322	$27.80	$398K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 25,811 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 54,013 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects shares issued in connection with the settlement of performance share units that were determined to vest based on the level of achievement of the specified performance targets. Transaction reflects withholding of shares to satisfy tax liabilities associated with vesting and granting of performance share units. Restricted stock units granted under the Company's Stock Incentive Plan that vest in equal one-third increments on the first three anniversaries of date of grant. Upon vesting, each unit is converted into a share of common stock. Subject to certain exceptions, vesting is contingent upon continued employment.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Zint William C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

801 MARQUETTE AVE. S.

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DELUXE CORP [ DLX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		A		31,586(1)	A	$27.8	54,013	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		14,322(2)	D	$27.8	39,691	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	02/09/2026		A		25,811(3)		02/09/2027	02/09/2029	Common Stock	25,811	$27.12	25,811	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares issued in connection with the settlement of performance share units that were determined to vest based on the level of achievement of the specified performance targets.

2. Transaction reflects withholding of shares to satisfy tax liabilities associated with vesting and granting of performance share units.

3. Restricted stock units granted under the Company's Stock Incentive Plan that vest in equal one-third increments on the first three anniversaries of date of grant. Upon vesting, each unit is converted into a share of common stock. Subject to certain exceptions, vesting is contingent upon continued employment.

Remarks:

	/s/ Kortney Q. Nordrum, Attorney in Fact	02/11/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did DLX CFO William C. Zint report on February 9, 2026?

William C. Zint reported equity award activity on February 9, 2026, including common stock issuance and tax-related share withholding. He acquired 31,586 common shares at $27.80 and disposed of 14,322 shares at $27.80 to cover tax liabilities on performance share unit vesting and grants.

How many Deluxe Corp (DLX) common shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, William C. Zint directly holds 39,691 shares of Deluxe Corp common stock. This figure reflects shares issued upon settlement of performance share units, net of 14,322 shares withheld and disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities associated with vesting and granting of those equity awards.

What restricted stock unit grant did the Deluxe Corp (DLX) CFO receive?

William C. Zint received a grant of 25,811 restricted stock units with a $0 exercise price and a reference price of $27.12. These units were granted under Deluxe Corp’s stock incentive plan and convert into common stock upon vesting, subject to continued employment and plan terms.

What is the vesting schedule for the new Deluxe Corp (DLX) restricted stock units?

The 25,811 restricted stock units granted to William C. Zint vest in three equal, one-third installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the February 9, 2026 grant date. Upon each vesting date, the vested units convert into an equivalent number of Deluxe Corp common shares.

Why were 14,322 Deluxe Corp (DLX) shares disposed of in the Form 4 filing?

The 14,322 Deluxe Corp shares were disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting and granting of performance share units. Instead of paying taxes in cash, a portion of the shares was withheld and delivered, with the transaction coded as a tax-liability payment using company stock.

How are Deluxe Corp (DLX) performance share units and RSUs treated in this filing?

Performance share units led to issuance of 31,586 common shares after achievement of specified performance targets. Additionally, 25,811 restricted stock units were granted, vesting over three years. Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of common stock when vested, contingent on continued employment.