Deluxe (NYSE: DLX) CEO logs RSU vesting and share withholding for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deluxe Corp President & CEO Barry C. McCarthy reported equity award activity tied to restricted stock units. On February 19, 2026, 51,325 restricted stock units vested and converted one-for-one into 51,325 common shares. To cover related tax liabilities, 25,252 common shares were withheld at $27.32 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 458,524 common shares and 102,650 restricted stock units that continue to vest over time, subject to continued employment.

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^*

McCarthy Barry 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/19/2026		M		51,325(1)	A	$0	483,776	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		F		25,252(2)	D	$27.32	458,524	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	02/19/2026		M			51,325	02/19/2026(3)	02/19/2028	Common Stock	51,325	$0	102,650	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Transaction reflects vesting and conversion into shares on a one-for-one basis of restricted stock units previously awarded.

2. Transaction reflects withholding of shares to satisfy tax liabilities associated with vesting of restricted stock 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	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Deluxe (DLX) CEO Barry McCarthy report in this Form 4?

Barry McCarthy reported vesting of restricted stock units that converted into common shares, plus share withholding for taxes. These are equity award-related transactions rather than open-market stock purchases or sales, reflecting routine compensation and tax settlement activity for the Deluxe CEO.

How many Deluxe (DLX) restricted stock units vested for the CEO?

A total of 51,325 restricted stock units vested for the Deluxe CEO and converted into 51,325 common shares. The units were granted under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan and vest in three equal annual installments, contingent on continued employment with Deluxe Corporation.

Why were 25,252 Deluxe (DLX) shares disposed of in this filing?

The 25,252 Deluxe shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition, coded “F,” is a common, non‑open‑market method to cover income and payroll taxes triggered when equity awards vest.

How many Deluxe (DLX) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Barry McCarthy directly holds 458,524 Deluxe common shares. In addition, he holds 102,650 restricted stock units that will convert into common shares as they vest over the next vesting dates, assuming continued employment with Deluxe Corporation.

How do Barry McCarthy’s Deluxe (DLX) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units were granted under Deluxe’s Stock Incentive Plan and vest in three equal one‑third increments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Upon each vesting, one unit converts into one common share, generally contingent on continued employment.

Are the Deluxe (DLX) CEO’s transactions in this Form 4 open-market trades?

No, the reported transactions reflect equity award vesting and a related tax‑withholding disposition, not open‑market buying or selling. Code “M” denotes conversion of restricted stock units into shares, while code “F” denotes shares withheld to pay associated tax obligations.