8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2016

DELUXE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	1-7945	41-0216800
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

3680 Victoria St. North, Shoreview, Minnesota	55126-2966
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (651) 483-7111

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On October 13, 2016, Deluxe Corporation (the “Company”) notified U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee under the Company's Indenture, dated as of November 27, 2012 (the “Indenture”) for the Company’s 6.000% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “Notes”) and the record holders of the Notes, that the Company will redeem the aggregate outstanding $200 million principal amount of the Notes in full on November 15, 2016. Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Company will redeem the outstanding Notes at a redemption price of 103.000% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the date of redemption.

Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 13, 2016, the Company issued a press release relating to the redemption of the Notes, which press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated October 13, 2016, of Deluxe Corporation relating to the redemption of its $200 million 6.000% Senior Notes due 2020

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 13, 2016

DELUXE CORPORATION

/s/ J. Michael Schroeder

J. Michael Schroeder

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated October 13, 2016, of Deluxe Corporation relating to the redemption of its $200 million 6.000% Senior Notes due 2020

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	Deluxe Corporation P.O. Box 64235 St. Paul, MN 55164-0235
NEWS RELEASE	For additional information: Edward A. Merritt Chief Financial Officer (651) 787-1068

October 13, 2016

DELUXE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF ITS

$200 MILLION 6.00% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2020

St. Paul, MN – Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced that it has issued a notice to redeem all of its $200 million 6.00% outstanding Senior Notes due 2020 (CUSIP NO. 248019AS0) (the “Notes”). In accordance with the terms of the indenture under which the Notes were issued, the Notes will be redeemed in full on November 15, 2016 at a redemption price of 103.000% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the date of redemption.

A notice of redemption is being delivered by U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for the Notes, to all registered holders. Copies of the notice of redemption and additional information relating to the procedure for redemption may be obtained from U.S. Bank National Association by calling (800)934-6802.

This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any Notes.

The Company intends to utilize borrowings under its recently expanded credit facility to fund the redemption.

As previously announced, the Deluxe Corporation third quarter 2016 earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2016. At that time, management will provide an updated financial outlook which includes the expected impact of the redemption of the 2020 Senior Notes.

About Deluxe Corporation

Deluxe is a growth engine for small businesses and financial institutions. 4.5 million small business customers utilize Deluxe's service and product solutions, including website development and hosting, email marketing, social media, search engine optimization and logo design, in addition to our industry-leading checks and forms offerings. Deluxe serves approximately 5,100 financial institutions with a diverse portfolio of financial technology solutions that enable them to grow revenue and manage their customers throughout their lifecycle, including our best-in-class check program solutions. Deluxe is also a leading provider of checks and accessories sold directly to consumers. For more information, visit us at www.deluxe.com, www.facebook.com/deluxecorp or www.twitter.com/deluxecorp.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release concerning the Company’s or management’s intentions, expectations or predictions about future results or events are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management’s current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which variations could be material and adverse. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any such statements.

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