Deluxe (DLX) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Proxy amendment updates executive officer identification and deferred compensation disclosures for the 2026 Annual Meeting scheduled April 23, 2026; only shareholders of record as of February 23, 2026, may vote.

• Shareholder voting instructions remain valid unless changed; the amendment supersedes prior conflicting information.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• No new shareholder proposals or voting matters were introduced in the amendment; voting instructions and eligibility remain as previously communicated.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board and management conducted targeted shareholder outreach in 2025, focusing on executive compensation and governance.

• Shareholders expressed continued support for compensation and governance practices; no new concerns or requested changes.

• Peer group for benchmarking executive pay was refined in 2025 to better align with company size and strategy.