X0306 4 2016-01-21 0000027996 DELUXE CORP DLX 0001218164 SCARFONE ANTHONY C 3680 VICTORIA STREET N. SHOREVIEW MN 55126 0 1 0 0 Sr. VP, General Counsel & Secy Common Stock 2016-01-21 4 M 0 1054 A 25398 D Common Stock 2016-01-21 4 F 0 411 51.15 D 24987 D Restricted Stock Units 0 2016-01-21 4 M 0 1054 0 D 2016-01-21 Common Stock 1054 0 D Restricted Stock Units 0 2017-01-20 Common Stock 2145 2145 D Common Stock Option 25.45 2013-02-16 2019-02-16 Common Stock 26500 26500 D Common Stock Option 38.80 2014-02-20 2020-02-20 Common Stock 17100 17100 D Common Stock Option 50.32 2015-02-27 2021-02-27 Common Stock 9665 9665 D Common Stock Option 67.08 2016-02-12 2022-02-12 Common Stock 8020 8020 D Vesting and conversion into shares on a one-for-one basis of restricted stock units awarded on 1/21/14 under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. Award of units resulted from an election by executive to receive 2013 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash. Total ownership includes 4,344 shares of restricted stock. Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/20/2015 under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units will vest and be converted into common stock on the second anniversary of the date of grant if, subject to certain exceptions, the holder remains in the employ of the Company through such date. Award results from an advance election by executive to receive a portion of their 2014 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash. Options vest in three equal installments on the three succeeding anniversary dates of grant, provided the holder remains in the employ of the Company. Date entered reflects date on which first installment vests(ed). Anthony C. Scarfone 2016-01-22