X0306 4 2014-02-27 0000027996 DELUXE CORP DLX 0001319693 Peterson Terry D 3680 VICTORIA STREET N. SHOREVIEW MN 55126 0 1 0 0 SVP & CFO Common Stock 2014-02-27 4 A 0 3971 0 A 23472 D Restricted Stock Units 0 2015-01-22 Common Stock 8456 8456 D Restricted Stock Units 0 2016-01-21 Common Stock 8056 8056 D Common Stock Option 25.59 2012-02-16 2018-02-16 Common Stock 11434 11434 D Common Stock Option 25.45 2013-02-16 2019-02-16 Common Stock 23815 23815 D Common Stock Option 38.80 2014-02-20 2020-02-20 Common Stock 23900 23900 D Common Stock Option 50.32 2014-02-27 4 A 0 15464 0 A 2015-02-27 2021-02-27 Common Stock 15464 15464 D Total ownership includes 3,971 shares of restricted stock. Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/22/2013 under the Company's Stock 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 2012 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash. Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/21/2014 under the Company's Stock 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 2013 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash. Options vest in three equal installments on the three succeeding anniversary dates of the date of grant, provided the holder remains an employee of the Company. Date entered reflects date on which first installment vests(ed). Anthony C. Scarfone as Power of Attorney for Terry D. Peterson 2014-03-03