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Innovative new technology helps service providers move email users to new platform with minimal churn
SHOREVIEW, Minn., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hostopia, a business unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), announced today that it has successfully developed and deployed SNAP, a new technology that helps migrate email users without the risks of service interruption, email content errors and the end-user churn that can result from these problems.
"We've named our new migration sys...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that Terry D. Peterson, 45, has been promoted to the role of chief financial officer effective immediately with the departure of Richard S. Greene, who has resigned from the Company.
Peterson joined Deluxe in September 2004 as director of internal audit. Since March 2005, he has served as Deluxe's chief accounting officer and since October 2006, also as Deluxe's vice president of investor rel...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported third quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60 compared to $0.65 in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS for both periods excludes the impact of restructuring-related costs, and for 2009, also excludes the impact of transaction-related costs associated with recent acquisitions. Adjusted EPS for 2008 also excludes asset impairment charges. R...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2009 third quarter results on Thursday, October 22, 2009 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 1-866-713-8395 (access code 51403286) approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides ...
Patent-pending package design and manufacturing updates make Deluxe the first to meet changing postal requirements and customer preferences
SHOREVIEW, Minn., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation is completely automating its flat check packaging and delivering a more streamlined, cost-effective and safe mailing solution to its financial institution customers. Deluxe is the first check provider to align its manufacturing process to meet changing United States Postal Ser...
SHOREVIEW, Minn., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hostopia, a business unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), announced today that it has upgraded its 3 million email users to its latest version of Webmail 5 as well as a new, enhanced version of its EasyMail(TM) administrator control panel.
Today, Hostopia is the exclusive provider of email services to customers of more than 330 service providers, including global telecoms, cable operators, ISPs and hosting companies. Each of these prov...
Aggressive growth ranks Aplus.net as one of the fastest growing companies in the country
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aplus.net, a leading web hosting company and internet solutions provider, boasts strong revenue growth over the last three years allowing it to be ranked 4,060 on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list for 2009. The list examines privately held companies throughout the United States and ranks them based on percentage revenue growth from 2005-2008.
"Aplus.ne...
Target Commercial Interiors, The HON Company and Deluxe for Business Offer $50,000 in Marketing Solutions and Office Furniture
SHOREVIEW, Minn., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Small businesses in need of a new image will have the chance to receive up to $15,000 in prizes to transform their brand in the Deluxe Business Makeover Sweepstakes launching today.
Deluxe will randomly award three grand prize winners a $10,000 gift certificate from Target Commercial Interiors(TM) featuring HON((R)...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Wednesday, August 5,
2009 the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a
quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the
Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 8, 2009 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on August 17, 2009.
The Company had 51,136,583 shares outstanding as of August 4, 2009.
SOURCE Deluxe Corporation
CONTACT: Terry D. ...
Transaction Expands Small Business Web Services Customer Base
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hostopia.com Inc., a
unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), closed the previously announced
acquisition of the shared Web services customer assets of Abacus America Inc.,
doing business as Aplus.net, effective July 31, 2009.
The transaction brings more than 80,000 small business subscribers of
shared Web hosting, hosted e-commerce stores, managed e-mail...
Shoreview, Minn. (July 29, 2009) – Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) recently received a 2009 Innovation Award from the NAFCU Services Corporation. The award recognizes excellence and innovation in Preferred Partner solutions for credit unions and enhances their ability to compete in a crowded financial services marketplace.
Deluxe won for its Knowledge Exchange Solutions – trainer-friendly, user-friendly and budget-friendly training modules that were designed to help financial institutions enha...
--Fast Forward(SM) Conversion Services by Deluxe creates smoother conversionsSHOREVIEW, Minn., July 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today it is offering a newly bundled line of marketing solutions to help financial institutions maximize the value of mergers and acquisitions. In a rapidly changing banking climate, a consolidation or acquisition can be a lucrative yet high-risk business strategy. Leveraging industry acquisition best practices,...
--- EPS of $0.54 exceeds initial outlook provided in April --- Adjusted EPS of $0.57 excludes restructuring and transaction-related costsST. PAUL, Minn., July 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported second quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57 compared to $0.65 in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS for both periods excludes the impact of restructuring-related costs, and for 2009, also excludes the impact of transaction-related c...
SHOREVIEW, Minn., July 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced the launch of EasyContact(SM) by Deluxe, a free email marketing solution designed to make it easier than ever for small businesses to tap the power of email marketing.
EasyContact allows users to send to 100 email contacts per month absolutely free. Additional flexible plans allowing users to expand their mailings to a larger group are priced below the competition.
"Deluxe's ex...
Selects ID Analytics for Compliance™ for detection and automated resolution of Red Flags Shoreview, Minn. (July 13, 2009) – Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) announced today that it is adding ID Analytics for Compliance to its existing suite of fraud protection services to help the company and its financial services customers comply with the Red Flags Rules issued by federal financial institution regulators. Deluxe will use ID Analytics for Compliance to help its clients improve fraud detection rate...
--Two Acquisitions to Expand Small Business Web Services Customer BaseST. PAUL, Minn., July 8, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced two moves by its Hostopia unit to help expand Deluxe's Web services customer base - a definitive agreement to purchase certain of the shared web services customer assets of Aplus.net and the completed purchase of the search engine marketing (SEM) firm MerchEngines.
Upon closing, the Aplus.net transaction will brin...
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2009 second quarter results on
Thursday, July 23, 2009 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company
will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT).
All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 1-866-272-9941
(access code 14912131) approximately five minutes before the scheduled start
time. The audio and accompanying slides w...
SHOREVIEW, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 13, 2009--
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) today announced the launch of a newly
redesigned website for small business owners: ShopDeluxe.com. The
user-friendly website is a built around Deluxe’s broad range of
customized products and personalized services, all of which help small
businesses get and keep customers.
The updated site offers:
Integrated business services, including l...
Site offers small business owners products and services for each phase of business development
Midland, Ontario (May 8, 2009) – NEBS Canada today announced the launch of a newly redesigned,
full-service French language website for small business owners and entrepreneurs: fr.nebs.ca. The userfriendly
website is a one-stop resource that offers easy access to small business advice, and all the
products and services needed to start, manage and grow any small or medium-sized enterprise.
The...
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Tuesday, April 28,
2009 the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a
quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the
Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 1, 2009 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 18, 2009.
The Company had 51,106,459 shares outstanding as of April 27, 2009.
SOURCE Deluxe Corporation
CONTACT: Terry D. Peterson...
-- Adjusted EPS of $0.56 increases 8% and exceeds previous outlook; reported EPS of $0.24 -- Strong Cash flows; $41 million of debt reductionsST. PAUL, Minn., April 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported first quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 compared to $0.52 in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS excludes the impact of several significant items described below which aggregate $0.32 per share. Operating results were bett...
First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
D.A. Davidson & Company Financial Services Conference
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2009 first quarter results on
Thursday, April 23, 2009 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company
will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT).
All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 1-866-788-0539...
Grant supports Kauffman Foundation’s national program to kick-start job creation
for displaced workers; Twin Cities program underway at University of St. Thomas
Shoreview, Minn. (March 16, 2009) – The Deluxe Corporation Foundation is
proud to announce a $500,000 grant to support FastTrac LaunchPad, an initiative to
offer entrepreneurial training programs for people who have lost their jobs or
entrepreneurs whose businesses are struggling in this difficult economy. With a
matching grant fr...
EPS of $0.60 from continuing operations; $0.68 without restructuring and
impairment charge
Provides 2009 outlook
Declares regular quarterly dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55
on net income of $27.9 million, which included a diluted loss per share from
discontinued operations of $0.05 related to the Company's decision to sell its
Russell a...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2008 fourth quarter and
full-year financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2009 prior to market
open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call
at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may listen to the
call by dialing 1-800-798-2801 (access code 13356550) approximately five
minutes before the scheduled start time. The au...
New Deluxe Resource Center provides resources that help financial institutions, small businesses and consumers combat identity theft NEWS FACTS
Program approved on November 1, 2008 for compliance with the Red Flags Rule.
Deluxe Identity Theft Prevention Program is a formal program to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft.
The Program is based on assessment of red flag risks, business processes and existing methods of detecting, preventing and mitigating identity theft.
The Deluxe R...
St. Paul, Minn. (Nov. 4, 2008) — Deluxe Financial Services, a business unit of Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), was presented with a 2008 Independent Bankers Association of
Texas (IBAT) Five-Star Award for its support and service to Texas community banks. The
award, the highest honor an associate member can achieve with IBAT, was presented to
Deluxe during the 34th annual IBAT Convention held in October near Austin.
“We are honored to receive such a prestigious award from IBAT,” said Tom Mo...
- EPS of $0.27 includes unexpected asset impairment charges of $0.12; adjusted EPS of $0.65 without restructuring and impairment charges
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.27
on net income of $13.8 million. EPS for the third quarter of 2007 was $0.62
on net income of $32.2 million. The quarter's results reflect charges of
$0.38 per share related to an expected pre-tax charge of...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2008 third quarter financial
results on Thursday, October 23, 2008 prior to market open. On the same day,
the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT
(10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing
800-299-7098 (access code 42362465) approximately five minutes before the
scheduled start time. The audio and accompanyi...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has completed a previously announced
review of its cost structure in response to the impact a weakened U.S. economy
continues to have on the business. As a result, the Company plans to close
its Greensboro, North Carolina and North Wales, Pennsylvania, manufacturing
facilities and its Thorofare, New Jersey, manufacturing facility and call
center. In addition, the Company has ident...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today the Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a quarterly dividend of
$0.25 (25 cents) per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 2, 2008 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on August 18, 2008.
The Company had 51,555,229 shares outstanding as of August 4, 2008.
SOURCE Deluxe Corporation
CONTACT: Terry D. Peterson, Vice ...
EPS of $0.63 with revenue shortfall
Deluxe closes acquisition of Hostopia.com
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63
on net income of $32.6 million. EPS for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.69
on net income of $36.0 million. The quarter's results reflect more than
expected economic softness in the Small Business Services segment,...
PartnerUp joins previously announced transactions Hostopia and Logo Mojo, supporting Deluxe's focus on helping small businesses growST. PAUL, Minn., July 30, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today it has acquired PartnerUp, an online networking
community for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This acquisition is aligned
with Deluxe's continued focus on creating a strategic portfolio of services
and products that spans the full ...
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2008 second quarter financial
results on Thursday, July 31, 2008 prior to market open. On the same day, the
Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m.
CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 800-329-9097
(access code 75758889) approximately five minutes before the scheduled start
time. The audio and accompanyin...
Partnership Brings Greater Security to New-Account Screening
Shoreview, Minn. (July 8, 2008) – Deluxe Financial Services, Inc. and Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. today announced Deluxe DetectSM, a screening service to help financial institutions combat fraud at the new account desk, has been integrated with four Jack Henry Banking retail delivery solutions: The ArgoKeys®, OnTarget™, and StreamLine platform automation solutions as well as the Opening Act online account opening solution. This ac...
Helps National Disaster Relief Efforts
ST. PAUL, Minn. (June 24, 2008) — The Deluxe Corporation Foundation announced it is giving $100,000 in grant funds to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The grant will help support current and ongoing American Red Cross recovery efforts in communities throughout the United States suffering from natural disasters.
“Our thoughts are with those suffering from the severe weather and other disasters across the country,” said Lee Schram, Deluxe Corporatio...
Acquisition Provides Web-Hosting Capabilities for Small Businesses
ST. PAUL, Minn. and MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 19
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) and Hostopia.com Inc.
(TSX: H) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement
for Deluxe to acquire Hostopia, a leading provider of web services that enable
small and medium-sized businesses to establish and maintain an Internet
presence. Deluxe will acquire Hostopia in an all-cash transa...
St. Paul, Minn. (June 10, 2008) – Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today plans to close its Flagstaff, Arizona NEBS call center as part of its changing business model and need to simplify operations. The facility, which employs more than 100 people, is expected to close in August 2008.
“This was not an easy decision because it impacts our employees and the Flagstaff community,” said Luann Widener, president of Deluxe Financial Services. “The closure is the result of changing marketplac...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (June 4, 2008) - More than 500 bank and credit union professionals learned first hand how engaged employees deliver profits for financial institutions at the 2008 Deluxe Knowledge ExchangeSM Expo. The Expo, facilitated by leading financial services industry experts and Deluxe leaders, also revealed new research on customer problem resolution developed in an 18-month collaborative where industry professionals set aside competitive differences for the good of the category.
In a ...
Attendees Get First Look at Collaborative Research Findings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 6, 2008) — Financial executives and customer experience experts from across the country will be the first to hear new research linking successful problem resolution to customer loyalty at the 5th Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Series Expo, (May 7-9, 2008). The research is the result of the Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Collaborative, an 18-month initiative where financial industry executives put aside their competitive diff...
Turnkey solution allows banks of all sizes to compete in the prepaid market
WILMINGTON, DE. (May 5, 2008) -- The Bancorp Payment Solutions Group has joined with Deluxe Corporation, to offer the DeluxeCard® agent bank program. Through this partnership, The Bancorp Bank and Deluxe Corporation are now providing a turnkey prepaid card service to financial institutions.
The DeluxeCard program allows financial institutions to expand their current product portfolio and offer their customers a pr...
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today the Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a quarterly dividend of
25 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 2, 2008 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 19, 2008.
The Company had 51,497,365 shares outstanding as of April 25, 2008.
SOURCE Deluxe Corporation
CONTACT: Terry D. Peterson, Vice President, Investor Relation...
- EPS of $0.53 Meets Upper End of Expectations
- Continued Progress on Growth Initiatives
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53
on net income of $27.3 million. EPS for the first quarter of 2007 was $0.68
on net income of $35.2 million. The quarter's results reflect expected
softness in the Small Business Services segment and investments made in growth
initiativ...
- First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
- D.A. Davidson & Company Financial Services Conference
- Sidoti & Company Investor Forum
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2008 first quarter financial
results on Thursday, April 24, 2008 prior to market open. On the same day,
the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT
(10:00 a.m. CDT). All intere...
First Brand Update in 30 Years Contemporizes Signature "D" to
Signal Business and Brand Strategy Changes
SHOREVIEW, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2008--Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX):
NEWS FACTS
New logo embraces heritage, commitment to the future.
Simplified "D" reflects streamlined approach and
customer-focused go-to-market strategies.
Deluxe moving to master-brand strategy, migrating more than 20
a...
$610,000 grant to support Carlson School of Management small business internship program and facility expansion
ST. PAUL, Minn. (February 1, 2008) — The Deluxe Corporation Foundation is giving a $610,000 grant to the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management to support the construction of Herbert M. Hanson Jr. Hall and help endow its Entrepreneur Intern Program, which provides funding for early-stage businesses that are otherwise unable to offer paid internships. The grant will b...
- Revenue in Financial Services grows 2.5 percent
- Provides 2008 Outlook: expects continued EPS growth in 2008
- Declares regular quarterly dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77
on net income of $40.2 million. EPS for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.92
on net income of $47.5 million. Results for 2006 included a gain of $0.14 per
share from ter...
- CJS Securities Investors Conference
- Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that Lee Schram, Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, will present at the CJS Securities "8th Annual New Ideas for the New
Year Conference" in New York City on January 9, 2008. A copy of this
presentation will be available at http://www.deluxe.com/investors after the
conference.
...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Dec. 4, 2007) — Deluxe Financial Services, a division of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), was presented with a 2007 Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Five-Star Award for its support and service to Texas community banks. The award, the highest honor an associate member can achieve with IBAT, was presented to Deluxe during the 33rd annual IBAT Convention in Fort Worth held in October.
“We are honored to receive such a prestigious award from IBAT,” said Luann Wi...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2007--Checks
Unlimited(R), a division of Direct Checks Unlimited and parent company
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX), has currently raised more than $157,000
for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) (BCRF) through the
proceeds of its Hope for the Cure check product line. Checks Unlimited
launched the line last September to provide a way for customers to
raise awareness of and support BCRF. Five percent of all proceeds from
the sale o...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announces today that management will present at the Credit Suisse
2007 Leveraged Finance Media & Telecom Conference in New York, NY on November
16, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. (EST). A copy of this presentation will be available
at http://www.deluxe.com/investors.
About Deluxe Corporation
Deluxe Corporation, through its industry-leading businesses and brands,
helps financial institutions and small busines...
Increases cost reduction program by $75 million
Declares regular quarterly dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62
on net income of $32.2 million. EPS for the third quarter of 2006 was $0.61
on net income of $31.2 million, which included 4 cents per share benefit from
a lower effective tax rate as compared to the 2007 period.
"Continued stabilization in ...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2007 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 25, 2007 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 866-362-4829 (access code 43144439) approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneo...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has repaid its $325 million, 3.5% senior, unsecured notes due October 1, 2007, plus accrued interest, using proceeds from liquidating short-term investments and available capacity on its committed lines of credit. The Company previously announced that it had issued $200 million of 7.375% senior, unsecured notes in May, 2007, the proceeds of which were primarily invested in the above-mentioned investments in anti...
St. Paul, Minn.— Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 (25 cents) per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 4, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2007.
The Company had 52,219,200 shares outstanding as of August 6, 2007.
For additional
information contact:
...
Grant Donation Made to the American Red Cross of the Twin Cities Area Chapter
ST. PAUL, Minn. (August 7, 2007)— The Deluxe Corporation Foundation announced it is giving $50,000 in grant funds to the American Red Cross of the Twin Cities Area Chapter for disaster relief efforts associated with the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. The grant funds will provide the Twin Cities area Red Cross support for its current and ongoing emergency recovery needs for the bridge collapse.
...
EPS of $0.69 exceeds expectations
Cash flows remain strong
Raises full-year outlook on continuing momentum
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69 on net income of $36.0 million. The quarter's results reflect stronger than expected revenue in each of the three business segments, lower manufacturing costs and lower selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expense. EPS for the second quarter of 200...
Detection and recovery services protects consumers, financial institutions against losses
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 12, 2007) — Deluxe Financial Services recently received an endorsement from the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) for its advanced suite of identity theft detection and recovery services, Deluxe ID TheftBlock 2.0 – the only such product to receive the KBA's official support. Developed to address the growing identity theft problem that now affects seven to 10 million people annuallyi...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report its 2007 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 26, 2007 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 800-299-9630 (access code 35973776) approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneou...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced the addition of Ronald C. Baldwin,
Don J. McGrath and Neil Metviner to its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2007. This brings the
total number of directors to eleven, ten of whom are independent of management.
Baldwin, 60, is the retired vice chairman, regional banking of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated in Columbus, OH. Huntington is a $36 billion regional bank holding company which provides innovative retail and com...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced the pricing of $200 million principal amount of its Senior Notes due 2015 in an unregistered offering. The notes will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 7.375% per annum. The notes will be unsecured obligations of the Company. They are being offered within the United States only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Ac...
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to fighting fraud, strengthening customer relationships and enhancing loyalty
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services and Commerce Bank, a regional bank holding company with approximately 360 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma, today announced they have entered into a new partnership to better serve customers. The new agreement supports Commerce Bank's vision to continually enhance customer service and strengthen custo...
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced that it plans to offer $200 million principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015 in an unregistered offering, subject to market conditions. The notes will be unsecured obligations of the Company. They will be offered within the United States only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and to persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Compan...
Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 4, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2007.
The Company had 51,900,299 shares outstanding as of April 23, 2007.
For additional
information contact:
Terry D. Peterson
...
Earnings up 43%; EPS of $0.68 exceeds expectations
Cash flows strong; debt reduced more than $68 million
Raises full-year guidance
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68 on net income of $35.2 million. EPS for the first quarter of 2006 was $0.48 on net income of $24.7 million. The quarter's results reflect stronger than expected revenue in the personal check businesses, lower costs and favorable shif...
St. Paul, Minn.-Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced that it will report its 2007 first quarter financial results on Tuesday,
April 24, 2007 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an
open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested
persons may listen to the call by dialing 888-873-4896 (access code 25234996)
approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying
slides will be available via a sim...
Revenue nearly flat to prior year
Issues 2007 guidance; expects EPS growth in 2007
Declares regular quarterly dividend
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92 on net income of $47 million. The quarter's results reflect better than expected operating performance in the Small Business Services (SBS) and Financial Services segments, primarily related to higher revenues and greater than expected cost...
Expo features innovative strategies to help financial institutions attract and retain small businesses, and overcome shared business challenges
St. Paul, Minn. — Financial executives and customer experience experts from around the country have come together to unveil insights and strategies for improving the customer experience for small businesses at Deluxe Financial Services' 2007 Knowledge Exchange Expo, held January 17 – 18, 2007, at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in ...
DeluxeCallingSM enables financial institutions to build new relationships,
increase new account openings and grow revenue
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced the launch of DeluxeCalling, a consumer calling service offered to financial institutions as a first point of contact with new indirect loan consumers. Piloted by Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU), a $6.5 billion credit union serving Washington, DeluxeCalling strengthens new consumer relationsh...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report 2006 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, January 25, 2007 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-338-1917 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous we...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that its board of directors has amended and restated the Company's existing shareholder rights plan, which was set to expire by its terms on January 31, 2007. The amended plan will now expire on December 31, 2016. The board acted to protect the long-term interests of the Company's shareholders and ensure they receive fair and equal treatment if the Company were to become subject to an unsolicited takeover attempt. The adopt...
Programs improve security and enhance small-business satisfaction
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) has endorsed Deluxe Detect, powered by Early Warning®, and the Deluxe Business Advantage® program. The endorsement reflects a mutual dedication to helping Texas banks meet their most crucial business objectives.
An advanced security solution, Deluxe Detect provides identity verification and real-...
Small Business Services generates revenue and operating margin growth
2006 operating cash flow expectations raised on strong quarterly performance
Declares regular quarterly dividend
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61 on net income of $31 million. EPS for the third quarter of 2005 was $0.73 on net income of $37 million. Continued revenue and operating income growth in Small Business Services (SBS)...
Strategic acquisition helps position Deluxe for growth in its small business and
financial institution segments
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has purchased the assets of The Johnson Group, an award-winning commercial printing enterprise, and its affiliated companies. The Johnson Group is headquartered in Rockford, Illinois and employs 130 people.
“The Johnson Group's custom, full color, and digital printing expertise and its e...
Deluxe ID TheftBlock® 2.0 offers proactive monitoring and
recovery assistance to protect financial institutions and consumers
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced the launch of Deluxe ID TheftBlock 2.0, an advanced fraud recovery and protection tool offered to consumers on behalf of financial institutions. A turnkey program, Deluxe ID TheftBlock 2.0 offers two levels of protection—Deluxe ID TheftBlock Basic, a fraud recovery solution, and Deluxe ID TheftB...
Deluxe OrderProSM makes check ordering easy, quick and accurate
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced the launch of Deluxe OrderProSM, a browser-based eCommerce solution that supports branch and call center check ordering. Deluxe OrderPro streamlines check ordering and makes it easier for financial institutions to do business with Deluxe.
“In developing this new solution, we listened to what our financial institution clients wanted in a check order ...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported today that it now expects diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 to range from $0.59 to $0.61, up from the previous guidance of $0.41 to $0.45. The updated guidance reflects the impact of better than expected operating performance in each of the Company's three business segments due primarily to lower manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, a lower tax rate is...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 26, 2006 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-288-0329 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.deluxe.co...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has hired Mike Degeneffe, 42, to become its chief information officer. Degeneffe will assume his new position October 9, 2006. He joins Deluxe from Residential Funding Corporation, a business unit of GMAC, where he served as its chief information officer and the enterprise chief technology officer.
“We are pleased to have found someone with Mike's background and expertise,” said Lee Schram, chief executive off...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has hired Richard S. Greene, 41, to become its chief financial officer, succeeding Terry Peterson, who has been serving as interim CFO since May 2006. Greene will assume his new position October 2, 2006. He joins Deluxe from Covalence Specialty Materials Corp., where he served as chief financial officer for this $2 billion former division of Tyco International (NYSE: TYC) and leading manufacturer of plastics, adhesives, and...
New rules streamline check processing and make it easier
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced the launch of the online Check Resource Center, located at www.deluxe.com, designed to help financial institutions, small businesses and retailers adjust to recent changes to the NACHA Operating Rules. The rules could affect the way checks are processed, but do not alter the check-writing experience for individual and business customers.
“The De...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services announced today that it plans to add as many as 100 inbound customer service positions at its Phoenix call center near I-10 and University Drive. The facility currently employs more than 200 people.
“Increasing the size of our workforce in Phoenix is part of our strategic plan to align our call center operations and cost structure to call volumes and client requirements,” said Luann Widener, president of Deluxe Financial Services. The Phoenix ...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services announced today that it plans to add as many as 100 inbound call center positions at its Greensboro call center in the Stonesthrow Crossing Shopping Center. The facility currently employs more than 200 people; another 130 employees work at the company's printing facility on Landmark Drive.
“Increasing the size of our workforce in Greensboro is part of our strategic plan to align our call center operations and cost structure to call volumes and...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today it will close its Syracuse, New York customer service call center as part of its previously announced plans to streamline business operations and reduce costs. The facility, which employs 260 people, is expected to be closed during the first quarter of 2007.
"This was not an easy decision given that this facility has been one of our industry leading call centers,” said Luann Widener, president of Deluxe Financial Services. ...
Company initiates performance improvement plans
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported a second quarter diluted loss per share of $0.05 on a net loss of $2 million. Second quarter results include a previously announced pre-tax asset impairment loss of $45 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, related to the abandonment of a software project. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2005 were $0.83 on net income of $42 million. Results for 20...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 27, 2006 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-332-1025 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.deluxe.co...
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving customer experiences
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its longtime partnership with Sky Financial Group, a $15.7 billion financial services company. Sky Financial is the parent company of Sky Bank, which has more than 290 financial centers in five states in the midwest. Under the renewed agreement, Deluxe will continue as the bank's exclusive provider of checks and related services for...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) will record a pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $45 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2006 related to the abandonment of a software project.
The Company was investing in a project to replace major portions of its existing order capture, billing and pricing systems within the Financial Services (FS) segment and a portion of the Small Business Services (SBS) segment. Business complexities hav...
Check program enables financial institutions to strengthen customer relationships
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it will become the exclusive provider of checks and related services for BancorpSouth, an $11.9 billion financial holding company based in Tupelo, Miss. BancorpSouth operates approximately 271 branches and 270 ATMs across six states. The agreement reflects a shared dedication to achieving key business objectives of improved customer interact...
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today the Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly
dividend of 40 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 5, 2006 to shareholders of record at
the close of business on May 22, 2006.
The Company had 51,301,707 shares outstanding as of April 24, 2006.
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EPS of $0.48 per share meets expectations
Small Business Services reports 4.9 percent revenue growth
Cash flows strong
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.48 on net income of $25 million. EPS for the first quarter of 2005 was $0.78 on net income of $39 million. The revenue growth in Small Business Services (SBS) was offset by declines in Financial Services and Direct Checks, our personal check businesses, resulting...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that Terry Peterson, 41, will assume the role of chief financial officer on an interim basis effective with the departure of Douglas J. Treff, who has resigned to take a position at another company.
Peterson has been vice president, controller and chief accounting officer of Deluxe since March 2005, a position he will continue to hold. He joined Deluxe in September 2004 as director of internal audit. Prior to coming to Delux...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0342 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.deluxe.com/investo...
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that Lee Schram, 44, has been named chief
executive officer (CEO), succeeding Ronald E. Eilers, who has been serving in
an interim capacity since November 2005. Lee is expected to assume his
position by May 1. He joins Deluxe from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading
global technology company based in Dayton, Ohio, where he is currently a
senior vice president, and responsible for its $...
DeluxePort® simplifies the check ordering process
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services and Wolters Kluwer Financial Services today announced the two organizations are working together to provide financial institutions with access to DeluxePort®, Deluxe's browser-based check order management solution. The solution will be provided from within the ARTA Deposit Documentation System, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' new account software. The relationship is based on a mutual ...
Partnership demonstrates a mutual dedication to the success of Minnesota banks
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services announced the renewal of a longstanding partnership with the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA). The agreement extends a relationship of trust and confidence, as well as a shared commitment to providing quality checks and related services that drive success and fulfill member needs.
“Deluxe is an engaged partner with a long history of providing unpara...
Agreement reflects a shared dedication to the New York banking community
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced its check printing services have been endorsed by the New York Bankers Service Corporation (NYBSCO), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the New York Bankers Association (NYBA). The trade organization represents banks throughout the state, including 13 of the top 30 commercial banks in the nation, as well as regional banks and over 100 community banks. ...
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to the success of community banks
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its longtime partnership with the Iowa Independent Bankers (IIB) and its for profit subsidiary, Independent Bankers Service Corporation (IBSC). The extension reflects a mutual dedication to maintaining the strength and integrity of the community banking environment while working to enhance customer satisfaction and expand the servi...
New relationship focused on shared commitment to customer experience
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced it is the new exclusive provider of check-printing and related services for U.S. Bancorp, based in Minneapolis, Minn., the nation's sixth-largest financial institution.
“We sought a long-term alliance with a strategic partner that shared our commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences,” said Chuck Tufts, executive vice president of ...
Issues 2006 guidance
Expects operating cash flow to increase significantly in 2006
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76 on net income of $39 million and full-year EPS of $3.09 on net income of $158 million. EPS for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $0.92 on net income of $47 million, and full-year EPS was $3.92 on net income of $198 million.
“We accomplished a great deal in 2005, but our eff...
St. Paul, Minn. — Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on March 6, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2006.
The Company had 50,736,175 shares outstanding as of January 23, 2006.
For additional
information contact:
...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will report 2005 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, January 26, 2006 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-288-0329 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast...
Renewed contract enables Arvest to enhance customer relationships
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe
Financial Services today announced it has extended its service offerings with Arvest Bank, a commercial bank operating in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Under the agreement, Deluxe will continue providing Arvest with check printing and related services. In addition, Arvest will expand its customer service capabilities with DeluxeSelectSM, a comprehensive check program that allows f...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that Ronald E. Eilers has been named interim chief executive officer, succeeding Lawrence J. Mosner, effective immediately. Deluxe previously announced that Mosner planned to retire in 2005, both as the Company's chief executive officer and chairman of its board of directors. Since then, the board has been engaged in a search of internal and external candidates to succeed Mosner. Eilers, President and Chief Operating Officer o...
Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Series reinforces shared business objectives, strengthens relationship
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has received endorsement from Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL), an association representing 229 credit unions and more than three million individual members throughout Virginia. The new relationship reflects a shared dedication to the growth and success of credit unions and a commitment to creating positive, memorable e...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73 on net income of $37 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the third quarter in 2004 were $1.14 and $58 million, respectively. Continued pricing pressure in Financial Services, combined with the loss of a large financial institution (FI) client late last year, contributed to lower earnings. Additionally, third quarter 2004 EPS was positively affected $0...
St. Paul, Minn. — Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on December 5, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2005.
The Company had 50,690,168 shares outstanding as of October 24, 2005.
For additional
information contact:
...
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing customer service, satisfaction
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its longtime partnership with Century Bank (“Century”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Century Bancorp, Inc. Century Bank is a state chartered, $1.8 billion dollar full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts and operates 23 branches in the greater Boston area. The agreement represents a mutual dedication to c...
Check program allows consumers to support worthy causes
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced that total contributions for its cause-related check program are nearing $8 million. The program, which allows consumers to convey their unique preferences and personalities through the checks they write, raises money for worthwhile organizations across the country.
“We are honored to provide consumers with products that enable them to express their p...
Deluxe ID TheftBlock® strengthens longtime partnership
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its longtime endorsed relationship with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), a trade association representing more than 2,000 Texas community banks and branches. The relationship, which began in 1992, reflects a shared dedication to the success of member banks and a commitment to helping those banks enhance customer satisfaction and loy...
Solution for holiday gift giving is now available for purchase in participating financial institutions
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced an expansion of their existing DeluxeCard Visa gift card, an open-system prepaid card that allows financial institutions to meet growing consumer demand for a versatile payment tool and universal gift solution. Previously available only through online and telephone channels, the card will now be available directly to con...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that it will report third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 27, 2005 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 480-629-9566 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.deluxe....
Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Collaborative to bring together bank and credit union executives for unique knowledge-sharing event
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has selected participants for the 2005-2006 Knowledge Exchange Small Business Collaborative, with the theme of “Transforming the Customer Experience for Small Businesses.” Beginning this September, 15 financial executives from banks and credit unions nationwide will embark on a year-long series ...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has sold its PremiumWear, Inc. apparel unit to Forsyth Holdings, a privately-owned company headquartered in Toronto with offices in New York. Forsyth is one of the premier manufacturers and importers of woven dress and sport shirts in North America. Deluxe acquired PremiumWear as part of the New England Business Service, Inc. (NEBS) acquisition in June of 2004 and announced its intent to sell the apparel unit in January of ...
St. Paul, Minn. — The Deluxe Corporation Foundation announced a $100,000 challenge match to encourage employees and retirees of Deluxe Corporation to contribute hurricane relief funds. This dollar to dollar match will be earmarked for the American Red Cross. Earlier last week, the Foundation made a $50,000 direct contribution to the American Red Cross to provide immediate assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"Our employees have expressed their concerns about victims of Katrina,...
Deluxe solutions enable Irwin to meet strategic business objectives
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced the renewal of its longstanding agreement with Irwin Bank & Trust, headquartered in Irwin, Penn. Under the new contract, Deluxe will continue to provide the bank with quality check printing and related services. The relationship is based on the two companies' shared dedication to making customer interactions compelling and memorable through fully manag...
St. Paul, Minn. — The Deluxe Corporation Foundation announced that it has
made a $50,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to assist the communities damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
The Deluxe Corporation Foundation's mission is to partner with organizations to enrich the lives of people and communities. “This grant reflects that mission,” said Stuart Alexander, president of the Deluxe Corporation Foundation, “because we are partnering with the Red Cross to help people in crisis r...
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing customer experiences
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced that it has entered into a new partnership with BankUnited FSB. The Coral Gables, Fla. – based bank is the largest bank headquartered in Florida with $9.9 billion in assets and 56 branch locations. The agreement reflects a mutual understanding of the importance of customer engagement and a dedication to driving customer satisfaction and loyalty i...
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St. Paul, Minn. — Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 6, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2005.
The Company had 50,638,783 shares outstanding as of August 8,2005.
...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), reported second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.83 on net income of $42 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the second quarter in 2004 were $0.91 and $46 million, respectively. Higher profits from Small Business Services (SBS) were offset by the loss of a large financial institution client in November 2004 and higher interest expense.
“Our performance reflects steady progress through the firs...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), announced that it will report second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2005 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 480-629-9556 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.deluxe...
Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Deluxe Corporation, the nation's leading check printing company, announced
today that its subsidiary, Deluxe Financial Services, Inc., received three military
awards recognizing its support of enlisted military personnel. The awards were
presented to leaders in the company's Colorado Springs customer care center
during a ceremony held on May 25.
Sergeant Luke James nominated the company and his manager, Judy McElderry, for
the awards b...
Contribution renews support of the credit union movement
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Financial Services today announced that it made a $100,000 donation to the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF). The contribution renews Deluxe's long-standing commitment to the credit union movement and places the company among the top-tier of NCUF supporters. The contribution helps support NCUF's mission of promoting and improving consumer financial independence through credit unions.
...
Partnership with Nation's Second Largest CU to Also Benefit N.C. Employment
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services and State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) today announced that they have entered into a new relationship to provide check printing and related services for SECU's more than one million members. The Raleigh, N.C.-based SECU is the second largest credit union in the United States. The agreement, founded on the two companies' shared commitment to superior service, pr...
EPS of $0.78 meets expectations
Full-year outlook of $3.30 per share is confirmed
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printer, reported first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78 on net income of $39 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the first quarter in 2004 were $0.94 and $48 million, respectively. The decline in net income and EPS, compared to the prior year period, was due to factors previously co...
St. Paul, Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 6, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 23, 2005.
The Company had 50,536,788 shares outstanding as of April 25, 2005.
For additional
information contact:
...
Solution helps FIs take business check programs to the next level
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced the launch of the Deluxe Business Advantage program, an enhanced solution designed to maximize business check programs by offering face-to-face personalized service for small businesses and branch employees. The solution was introduced during the recent Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Expo, April 20-21 in Orlando, Fla
Exclusively for Deluxe ...
Expo to feature innovative research, strategies for transforming financial institutions
St. Paul, Minn.—The inaugural Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Collaborative revealed findings from a year-long initiative to improve customer experiences on behalf of the financial industry to more than 350 professionals from 190 financial institutions during the 2005 Knowledge Exchange Expo, April 20-21 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Expo was designed to help fina...
Expo to feature innovative research, strategies for transforming financial institutions
St. Paul, Minn.—Financial executives and customer experience experts will reveal innovative insights and strategies to help financial institutions effectively orchestrate the customer experience during Deluxe Financial Services' 2005 Knowledge Exchange Expo, April 20-21 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
The 2005 Expo features a keynote presen...
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Deluxe solutions enable Fifth Third to enhance customer relationships, drive revenue
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced a partnership with Fifth Third Bank, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, to provide check printing and related services.
Under the new agreement, Fifth Third Bank will use the DeluxeSelectSM and Deluxe Business AdvantageSM programs to maximize the efficiency of its check...
Annual Shareholders Meeting
First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
D.A. Davidson & Co. Investor Conference
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), confirmed that it will report first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2005 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0819 app...
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Deluxe Corporation (ticker: DLX, exchange: New York Stock Exchange) News Release - 28-Feb-2005
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Deluxe Announces New Chief Accounting Officer-->
St. Paul, Minn.-Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that Terry D. Peterson, 40, will become vice president, controller, and chief accounting officer effective with the departure of Katherine L. Miller, who will be resigning for ...
Deluxe Detect SM Powered by Early Warning® Arms Financial Institutions at the New Account Desk
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), and Primary Payment Systems Inc., an affiliate of First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), have formed a strategic alliance to introduce a new service to help financial institutions fight fraud and secure more business.
Deluxe Detect, powered by Early Warning, is a new relationship-screening tool that enables financial i...
Record EPS of $3.92
Raises quarterly dividend
to $0.40
Small Business Services
positioned to grow
St. Paul, Minn.- Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92 on net income of $46.8
million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the fourth quarter in
2003 were $0.77 and $39.4 million, respectively.
"We finished a very
g...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it is seeking a buyer for
its apparel business. With a history dating back to 1886, PremiumWear,
Inc. (formerly Munsingwear®) is a prominent designer and supplier of apparel
and accessories to the promotional products and golf industries. Deluxe
acquired PremiumWear as part of the New England Business Service, Inc.
(NEBS) acquisition in June of 2004.
Deluxe stated that it has retained the investment
banking firm ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will report 2004 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, January 27, 2005 prior to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0819 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio and accompanying slides will be available via a simultaneous webcast a...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), announced today that it has extended its offer
(the "Exchange Offer") to exchange up to $325 million aggregate principal
amount of its 3 1/2% Senior Notes due 2007, Series B, and up to $275 million
aggregate principal of its 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2014, Series B, that
have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for a like principal
amount of its issued and outstanding 3 1/2% Senior Notes due 2007 an...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading producer of checks and business forms, today
announced that Lawrence J. Mosner plans to retire in 2005, both as the
Company's chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.
Mosner is 62. The board has retained Highland Partners to assist in the search
for a successor.
"Larry has done an excellent job of leading Deluxe through several key
transitions," said Steph...
Company exceeds third quarter EPS guidance; raises full-year expectation to $3.85 per share
NEBS integration process continues on plan
Competitive pressures in Financial Services segment increasing
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 on net income of $57.5 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the third quarter in 2003 were $1.09 and $58.2 milli...
Prepaid card from Deluxe offers hassle-free, personalized solution for gift giving, corporate incentives, travel and budgeting
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today introduced the all new DeluxeCard™ Visa® gift card, an open-system prepaid card that allows financial institutions to meet growing consumer demand for a versatile payment tool and universal gift solution.
Arriving in time for the holidays, the DeluxeCard gift card, issued by First Federal Savings Bank of the Midwes...
St. Paul, Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on December 6, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 22, 2004.
The Company had 50,227,262 shares outstanding as of October 21, 2004.
For additional
information contact:
...
Check 21 improves processing efficiencies, supports continued check use
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced the Deluxe Check 21 Center, a Web-based resource located at www.deluxe.com, which helps consumers and small businesses better understand the impacts of Check 21 as financial institutions implement the changes. The banking legislation becomes effective on October 28 and affects how checks can be processed, but doesn't change how people or businesse...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will report third quarter
financial results on Thursday, October 28, 2004 prior to market open.
On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call
at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may
listen to the call by dialing 612-288-0318 approximately five minutes
before the scheduled start time. The presentation also will be
available via a simultaneous ...
Consumers continue to support worthy causes by writing checks
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today announced its cause-related check program has raised nearly $7 million for a variety of worthwhile organizations. The program gives consumers a unique opportunity to express their personality while supporting causes that are important and meaningful to them.
"Our cause-related check program allows consumers to support organizations that are close to...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has priced an offering of $325 million of Senior Unsecured Notes that will mature in 2007 and $275 million that will mature in 2014, at a coupon of 3.50 percent and 5.125 percent, respectively.
Deluxe intends to use the net proceeds from the offerings to replace short-term debt associated with Deluxe's recent acquisition of New England Business Service, Inc.
The Senior Unsec...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced that it plans to offer two series of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2007 and 2014, each with an initial aggregate principal amount of at least $250 million, in a private placement (Rule 144A offering), subject to market and other conditions. The senior notes will be offered within the United States only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and to persons in ...
St. Paul, Minn.- Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced today that it has been named for the third consecutive year to CMP
Media LLC's InformationWeek 500, a prestigious listing of the most innovative
users of information technology in the United States.
"We are proud of this recognition because it reflects our focus on technology,"
said Ron Eilers, president and chief operating officer. "Technology is one of
the ways we differentiate ourselves i...
Deluxe ID TheftBlockSM Offers Enhanced Monitoring and Protection Services
to Consumers on Behalf of Financial Institutions
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today introduced Deluxe ID TheftBlockSM, an advanced suite of monitoring and protection services offered to consumers on behalf of financial institutions. The turnkey program enhances traditional identity protection tools by adding check order screening, daily credit monitoring, access to fraud resolution assista...
Shared Mission and Goals Lead Organizations to Renew Agreement
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended a five-year agreement to serve as the endorsed check printer for the California Bankers Association (CBA), one of the largest state banking trade associations in the country. The relationship is based on a shared mission to enhance the success of CBA member banks.
"We are pleased to renew our relationship with Deluxe ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 7, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 23, 2004.
The Company had 50,131,618 shares outstanding as of August 5, 2004.
For additional
information...
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Company exceeds second quarter EPS guidance
· Raises full-year expectation
to $3.65 per share
St. Paul, Minn.¾Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company,
reported second
quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91 on net income of $46.0
million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the second quarter
in 2003 were $0.80 and $44.9 million, respectively.
...
St. Paul,
Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced the addition of Isaiah
(Ike) Harris, Jr. and T. Michael Glenn to its Board of Directors. This
brings the total number of directors to 11, nine of whom are independent
of management.
Harris, 51, is
president of BellSouth Enterprises, an operating segment of BellSouth
Corporation (NYSE: BLS) in Atlanta, Ga. BellSouth Corporation is a
communications services company that serves ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will report second quarter
financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2004 prior to market open. On the
same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00
a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call
by dialing 612-326-1019 approximately five minutes before the scheduled
start time. The presentation also will be available via a simultan...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced the successful completion of the
cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of New
England Business Service, Inc. (NYSE: NEB). The tender offer, which
commenced on May 25, 2004, expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 24,
2004.
A total of approximately
13.1 million shares of NEBS common stock were validly tendered and not
withdrawn prior to the expi...
Agreement marks new chapter in longtime partnership
St.
Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended its
longtime contract agreement with NBT Bancorp Inc., headquartered in
Norwich, N.Y., to provide the company's check printing and related
services.
The agreement marks a new
chapter in the relationship between Deluxe and NBT Bancorp, which extends
as far back as 1969. “We are pleased to continue this...
St. Paul, Minn.-Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) said today that
it received early termination of the 15-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act for its pending acquisition of New England Business
Service, Inc. (NYSE: NEB). Deluxe also announced that it has decided to extend
the expiration of the tender offer period for the pending acquisition to gain
transaction reporting efficiencies and to accommodate the market.
The tender offer, whic...
No Change in Offer Price
and No Extension of
Offer Period Contemplated by Amendment
St. Paul, Minn.--Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced
today that it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an
amendment to its Offer to Purchase with respect to its pending acquisition
of New England Business Service, Inc. (NYSE: NEB). The amendment includes
one change to one instruction in the Letter of Transmittal prepared for
...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced
today that it has voluntarily withdrawn its Hart-Scott-Rodino notification
for the pending acquisition of New England Business Service, Inc. (NEBS)
and will re-file on Friday, June 4, 2004. Deluxe has taken this action in
order to allow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) more time to complete
its review of the filing.
The Hart-Scott-Rodino statute typically affords the U.S.
antitrust ...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary
has commenced a previously announced tender offer for all of the
outstanding shares of common stock of New England Business Service, Inc
(NYSE: NEB) at $44.00 per share, net to seller, in cash. The tender offer
is being made pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
May 17, 2004. The tender offer
will expire at 11:59 p.m. EDT, Ju...
Acquisition
Substantially Strengthens Deluxe in Small Business Segment;
Significant Synergies Expected to Deliver Cost Efficiencies, Earnings
Accretion and Enhanced Cash Flow
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced
today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New
England Business Service, Inc. (NYSE: NEB), a Groton, Mass.-based leading
provider of products and services to small businesses. Under the t...
William A. Hawkins,
III elected as new director at annual shareholders meeting
St. Paul, Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:
DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all
outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be
payable on June 7, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business
on May 24, 2004.
The Company had 49,894,767
shares outstanding as o...
National ranking identifies Deluxe's corporate values
and commitment to service
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation today announced it has been recognized
by Business Ethics magazine as a top U.S. corporate citizen. This
is the second consecutive year Deluxe has been listed in the magazine's
ranking. The magazine lists Deluxe as the 42nd best corporate citizen in
America in its annual rankings released in May.
The Business Ethic...
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Company
exceeds first quarter EPS guidance
St.
Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:
DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94 on net income of $47.7
million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the first quarter in
2003 were $0.83 and $50.0 million, respectively.
“We
improved first quarter EPS significantly from the same period in 2003 as a result
of share repurchase ac...
Deluxe's
conversion expertise provides Astoria Federal's customers with greater
convenienceSt. Paul Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services
today announced it has teamed with Lake Success, NY-based Astoria Federal
Savings, the sixth largest thrift in the United States, to provide check
printing services. Under this new relationship, Deluxe will offer checks
and related products directly to Astoria Federal's consumers through its
industry-leading c...
American
Heart Association, Disney® and PGA TOUR® designs among new introductions
that reflect consumers' interests and personalities
St. Paul, Minn.—
Deluxe Financial Services today introduced an expanded selection of
premium checks and check-related products featuring new licensed designs
and coordinating accessories. The 2004 product assortment is a result
of extensive consumer research, wh...
Annual shareholders meeting to
be held May 4
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:
DLX) confirmed that it will report first quarter financial results on
Thursday, April 29, 2004 prior to market open. On the same day, the
Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00
a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing
612-332-0802 approximately...
New agreement to expand the scope of Deluxe
check program services
offered to Synovus
St.
Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services today announced it has extended an
agreement with Synovus, a diversified financial services holding company
headquartered in Columbus, Ga., to provide the company's check printing
and related services.
Under the extended agreement, Deluxe will provide Synovus access to
programs that ...
Quarterly publication,
knowledge-sharing events to offer insights into customer experiences
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced the next phase in its Deluxe Knowledge Exchange
Series, an exclusive, on-going series of events and activities to help
financial leaders develop ways to improve customer experiences. Launched
in late 2003, the Deluxe Knowledge Exchange has already attracted more
than 1,400 executives fr...
Earns award for new
vendor partner achievement
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Business Services
was recently honored by Microsoft® Business Solutions, a leading
provider of integrated, end-to-end business applications, with an award
for New Vendor Partner Achievement. Deluxe Business Services was
recognized at the 2003 Microsoft Business Solutions Vendor Partner
Reception held on November 5, 2003 in Fargo, ND.
The Vendor Partner Rec...
2004 earnings guidance issued
Company to begin expensing stock-based
compensation
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77 on net income
of $39.4 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the
fourth quarter in 2002 w...
St. Paul, Minn. — The Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly
dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on March 1,
2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17,
2004.
The Company had 50,112,432 shares
outstanding as of January 22, 2004.
For
additional information contact:
...
Innovative
accessories and new licensed check designs match changing consumer needs
and help financial institutions maximize customer interactions
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial
Services today unveiled a new line of personal accessories and check
products designed to meet the check use needs and reflect the interests
and personalities of consumers. Deluxe will market the products through
its DeluxeSelect(SM) service channels, whic...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will report fourth quarter and full-year
financial results on Thursday, January 29, 2004 prior to market open. On
the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at
11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may listen to
the call by dialing 612-288-0340 approximately five minutes before the
scheduled start time. The audio also will be available ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation announced
today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of board
member Daniel D. Granger. Mr. Granger had been a director of the company
since November, 2000.
"We appreciate the service that Dan provided
both to Deluxe's shareholders and to the other members of our
board," said Lawrence J. Mosner, Chairman and CEO. "We wish
him the best."
About Deluxe
...
Financial Institution executives descend on the Windy City to learn
more about transforming customer relationships through the Deluxe
Knowledge Exchange Expo
St. Paul, Minn.— Building on the
successful launch of the Deluxe Knowledge Exchange Series in October,
Deluxe Financial Services is now bringing executives from banks and
credit unions across the country to another two-day learning event. The
Deluxe Knowledge Exchang...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced the addition of Mary Ann O'Dwyer to its Board of
Directors. This brings the total number of directors to ten, eight of
whom are independent of management.
O'Dwyer, 47, is chief financial officer
and senior vice president of finance and operations with Wheels Inc., in
Des Plaines, Ill. Privately-held Wheels Inc. is a leader in automotive
fleet management, providing corporations ...
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of Directors
of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend
of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on December
1, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November
17, 2003.
The Company had 50,760,091 shares
outstanding as of October 22, 2003.
For additional inform...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09 on net income of
$58.2 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the third
quarter in 2002 were $.83 and $52.7 million, respectively.
"As expected, new business gains
resulted in improved unit volume in the third quarter as compared to the
first half of 2003," said...
Credit Union's new community charter provides an opportunity to expand
member relationships through Deluxe's powerful product line and
service channels
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced that Members 1st Federal Credit Union has
chosen Deluxe to be the exclusive check provider for its 90,000-member
credit union. Through this relationship, Members 1st will offer its
members Deluxe's entire li...
St. Paul,
Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that it will announce third quarter
financial results on Thursday, October 16, 2003 prior to market open. On
the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at
11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to
the call by dialing 612-338-9017 approximately five minutes before the
scheduled start time. The presentation also will be availab...
The Deluxe Knowledge Exchange
brings leading financial institution executives to Boston to share
knowledge and transform customer relationships through new thinking
St. Paul, Minn.— For two days, Boston
is the center of knowledge-sharing for executives representing many
leading U.S. financial institutions. Deluxe Financial Services is
hosting a special two-day expo, the first in a series of
knowledge-sharing opportunities for industr...
Consumers can express their support
for worthy causes every time they write a check
St. Paul, Minn.—Consumers are always
looking for innovative ways to support causes that are important to
them. They are also constantly looking to express their personality and
interests. Today Deluxe Financial Services announced people are
achieving both of these goals and raising millions of dollars at the
same time through the checks they order thr...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced today that it has again been named to CMP Media LLC's InformationWeek
500, a prestigious listing of the most innovative users of
information technology in the United States.
"Technology has always played an important
role at Deluxe," said Ron Eilers, president and chief operating
officer, "and it has become another way that we can differentiate
ourselves in a highly competitiv...
The Deluxe Knowledge
Exchange Expos will help banks and credit unions transform customer
experiences and energize their leadership
St. Paul, Minn.— Financial institutions
nationwide are about to have a unique opportunity to apply the knowledge
of today's thought leaders so they can look beyond customer
satisfaction and focus on creating memorable customer experiences. To
make this happen, Deluxe Financial Services is launching a seri...
DeluxeSelect routes customers to more efficient and effective ordering
channels, putting the right products in their hands
St. Paul, Minn.—Like all leading
financial institutions, Busey Bank is aggressively seeking ways to serve
customers more effectively while streamlining their internal processes.
So Busey is teaming with Deluxe, its long-time supplier of check
printing services, to build a check program that is at the f...
Online reporting and tracking tool gives financial institutions
unprecedented access to powerful information about their check programs
St. Paul, Minn.—As financial
institutions face growing pressure to drive revenue and enhance customer
satisfaction, they are finding more power in their check programs than
ever before. Today Deluxe Financial Services formally introduced its new
Deluxe Performance Management(SM) service, an online a...
Company issues $50 million of medium-term notes
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has adopted a new Rule 10b5-1 plan
in conjunction with the additional 10 million share repurchase
authorization that the Deluxe Board of Directors approved last month.
Rule 10b5-1 allows a company to repurchase its securities at times when
it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under the insider tra...
BECU takes new approach to check
program management
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services, the world's leading check printer, today announced that BECU,
Washington's largest credit union, has enrolled in the DeluxeSelect(SM)
program. This new agreement dramatically increases the number of
check-related products available to BECU members.
Until now, BECU offered members a custom
BECU design. "Our membe...
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Deluxe declares dividend and refreshes Share Repurchase Program
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding
shares of the Company.
The dividend wil...
Deluxe provides marketing, training
and check printing for all Fulton Bank locations
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced that Fulton Bank has enrolled in the
DeluxeSelect(SM) program to streamline check ordering, enhance customer
satisfaction and drive new revenue streams for Fulton. DeluxeSelect
leverages the power of Deluxe's marketing expertise and
technology-based check ordering channels to bring additional ...
EPS of $.80 in line with
Company expectations
Company confirms positive outlook for
second half of 2003
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $.80 on net income of
$44.9 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the second
quarte...
Deluxe takes innovative call center technology to its highest level
St. Paul, Minn.—Over the past several
years, Deluxe Financial Services, Inc., an operating subsidiary of
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing
company, has been recognized for its technologically advanced customer
support centers. A 2002 independent study by The Brady Group placed
Deluxe among the top-three percent of all call centers nationwide for...
Deluxe noted for shareholder value, excellent
operating performance
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
today announced that it has been recognized by investment consultant
DeMarche Associates, Inc. as one of the top 100 major U.S. corporations
in two categories: "Best 100 U.S. Companies" and "100
Most Improved U.S. Companies." Both lists recognize operating
performance that significantly improves shareholder value.
...
St. Paul, Minn.-- Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, will present
at the Stephens Inc. Information Technology and Services Conference at 4:25 p.m.
eastern daylight time on June 4, 2003. The event will take place at the New York
Palace Hotel. Chairman and CEO Lawrence J. Mosner and Chief Financial Officer
Douglas J. Treff are scheduled to speak.
A live Web cast of the presentation
and slide show will be available via Deluxe's Web site at ...
New approach to check program
management gives AmeriCU freedom to focus on overall member satisfaction
St. Paul, Minn.—AmeriCU has joined the
ranks of financial institutions that have successfully taken a new
approach to check program management by incorporating DeluxeSelect(SM)
from Deluxe Financial Services. By adopting the DeluxeSelect model,
AmeriCU allows Deluxe to work directly with its members to select a
check design that ref...
Checks
for the Cure® check package nets nearly $400,000 for
the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
St. Paul, Minn.—For the third year in a
row, Deluxe Financial Services is helping financial institutions and
their customers support the fight against breast cancer. Deluxe's
exclusive Checks
for the Cure® check package not only allows people to voice their
support every time they write a check, bu...
Deluxe celebrates program's
first full year with 80 percent of targeted financial institution
clients changing their approach to check program management
St. Paul, Minn.—Within one short year,
Deluxe Financial Services dramatically changed the way financial
institutions manage check programs through the new DeluxeSelect(SM)
program. Of the financial institutions that attended the initial
launch events for DeluxeSelect, 80 percent hav...
Shareholder meeting to be Web Cast
St. Paul, Minn.— Today the Board of Directors of
Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of
37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 2, 2003 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2002.
The Company has 55,377,995 shares outstanding.
Deluxe is holding its annual sharehold...
l 2003
EPS outlook raised due to aggressive share repurchase St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
first quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $.83 on net income of
$50.0 million. Diluted earnings per share and net income for the first
quarter in 2002 were $.84 and $54.6 million, respectively.
"While we are pleased with our
profitable performance in the...
SouthTrust seeking to energize check program through DeluxeSelect(SM)
for customer satisfaction, efficiency and revenue
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced that it has entered into a new relationship
with SouthTrust Bank to provide checks, check-related products and
marketing support to advance SouthTrust's check program. At the heart
of this new relationship, Deluxe will be the sole provider of che...
Annual Shareholders meeting to be held April 29
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
confirmed that its first quarter financial results will be reported on
Thursday, April 17, 2003 prior to market open. On the same day, the
Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT
(10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the call by
dialing 612-288-0329 approximately five minutes before the...
Banknorth to take advantage of DeluxeSelect(SM) program and Deluxe's
conversion expertise
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced that Banknorth has enrolled in the exclusive
DeluxeSelect(SM) program to enhance service and satisfaction for all of
Banknorth's customers. Through DeluxeSelect, Deluxe will take an
expanded role marketing its comprehensive selection of check designs and
products directly to B...
National ranking focuses on Deluxe's corporate
values and commitment to service
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
today announced it has been recognized by Business Ethics magazine
as a top U.S. corporate citizen. The magazine lists Deluxe as the 20th
best corporate citizen in America in its annual rankings released in
March.
The Business Ethics ranking is
based on service to seven stakeholder groups including the community...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) said today that, based on continuing softness in the
economy, it now expects first quarter earnings per share (EPS) to be in
the range of $.74 to $.78, or approximately 10 percent below its
previous EPS guidance, excluding the impact of share repurchases. Deluxe's
prior first quarter guidance had been a range of $.83 to $.88 per share.
"For almost two years we have
successfully mitigate...
Despite slow decline in check use, financial
institutions can still grow revenue
and enhance customer satisfaction through checks
St. Paul, Minn.—In a
matter of just a few months, City National Bank of West Virginia nearly
doubled revenue per order on consumer check orders routed through new
DeluxeSelect(SM) service channels from Deluxe Financial Services. The
bank was among the first financial institutions in the country to enro...
New service, exclusively from Deluxe, helps protect small businesses
against check order fraud and the risk of identify theft.
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Business
Services today announced the launch of Fraud Defense by Deluxe(SM), a
service designed to protect small businesses from check order fraud and
reduce the risks of identity theft during the check ordering process.
"Much like the threat of
identity theft for consumers,...
Record Q4 and full-year
EPS
Record full-year net
income
2002 operating margin
improves to 26.9 percent
EBITDA exceeds $400 million
St. Paul, Minn.--Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check
printing company, reported an $.11 or 15.1 percent, increase in fourth quarter
diluted earnings per share (EPS). Net income for the fourth quarter increased
to $52.3 million, compared to $48.0 million, in 200...
St. Paul, Minn.- Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has hired Armstead "Army"
Ward, 56, as senior vice president, human resources and a member of Deluxe's
executive leadership team.
Ward most recently was vice
president of Global Human Resources and Diversity for the St. Paul Companies,
a property-liability insurance and asset management company located in St. Paul,
Minn. During his 30-year career, Ward also held senior human resource positions
wi...
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of
the Company.
The dividend will be payable on March
3, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February
18, 2003.
The Company has 61,060,828 shares
outstanding.
For additional information conta...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its fourth quarter and full-year
financial results will be reported on Thursday, January 30, 2003 prior
to market open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access
conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested
persons may listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0923 approximately
five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio also will be
...
Harley-Davidson(R) 100th
Anniversary, Garfield(C) and Heroes Triumph check designs headline
Deluxe's offerings for 2003
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced exciting new check designs debuting in 2003
that match people's passions, personalities and patriotism. Deluxe
also unveiled enhancements to the most recognizable part of everyone's
checkbook – the register.
In 2003 Deluxe is offering new
pr...
Deluxe Investor Relations Information
Deluxe Corporation (ticker: DLX, exchange: New York Stock
Exchange) News Release - Wednesday, December 4, 2002
December 4,
2002
Deluxe to issue senior unsecured notes
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) today announced its intention to launch an underwritten
public offering of $300 million of Senior Unsecured...
Marketing relationship will give business owners access to business checks and forms through Deluxe Business Services
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Business Services today announced an alliance with Microsoft Business
Solutions, making Deluxe the exclusive provider of business checks and
forms for users of Microsoft Business Solutions business applications.
Through this strategic marketing alliance, small and mid-size business
customers will have ...
Certification of "Check
Selection Tips" CD-ROM is the latest validation of Deluxe's
commitment to eLearning
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Financial Services announced today that one of its eLearning courses for
clients received certification from the American Society for Training
& Development (ASTD) Certification Institute's E-Learning
Courseware Certification (ECC) program. Deluxe's CD-ROM "Check
Selection Tips" is used by financ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Financial Services today announced it is the new provider of check
printing services and eCommerce solutions for Spokane Teachers Credit
Union (STCU). Under this new agreement, STCU's members will enjoy the
benefits of Deluxe's commitment to the credit union market through the
company's broad selection of licensed image check designs and related
products, including leather checkbook covers and other accessories.
...
Deluxe's new service to enhance
banks' check programs and customer satisfaction
St. Paul, Minn.—Today thousands of
consumers across the Midwest now have better access to the types of
checks and checking-related products that they need and want, giving
them the right tools to manage their money, and enhancing their
relationship with their financial institution. Deluxe Financial
Services today an...
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of
the Company.
The dividend will be payable on
December 2, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
November 18, 2002.
The Company has 61,771,551 shares
outstanding.
For additional information co...
Deluxe offers a unique approach to deliver growth through the paper check
St. Paul, Minn.—More than
230 financial institution executives are returning to their businesses
with a new outlook on their check programs. Deluxe Financial Services
just concluded its two-day DeluxeSelectSM Expo in Chicago,
where it expanded the company's unique marketing program to a broader
spectrum of financial institutions. The expo brought together leaders
...
Net income and EPS increase
Operating margin improves
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company,
reported an $.08, or 10.7 percent increase in third quarter diluted
earnings per share (EPS). Net income for the third quarter increased to
$52.7 million, compared to $51.1 million, in 2001. The Compa...
InformationWeek 500
listing showcases Deluxe as a technology-driven organization
St. Paul, Minn.— Check
printing leader Deluxe Corporation is running with the faster and more
technology oriented corporate crowd. Today the company announced it is
listed in the InformationWeek
500, a ranking of the nation's largest and most innovative users
of information technology. Deluxe's inclusion on the list was based on
the company's te...
More than 140 financial institutions from around the country to learn
about
a new era in check program management
St. Paul, Minn.—Financial institutions are finding
substantial growth opportunities in 2002 from an unlikely source – the
paper check. Deluxe Financial Services today announced it is bringing
hundreds of executives from many of the nation's leading financial
institutions together for the company's second DeluxeSelect(SM) ...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its third quarter financial
results will be reported on Thursday, October 17, 2002 prior to market
open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference
call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may
listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0720 or 612-332-0107
approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. The audio
...
Promotion highlights
DeluxeSelect(SM) and provides incentives
for financial institution customers and employees
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Financial Services, the nation's leading check printer, today
announced its launch of the Deluxe "Check Out The Magic"
Disney-themed sweepstakes campaign offering participating financial
institutions and their customers the chance to win travel and
merchandise awards. The promotion will run...
eFinance leader connects end-users to Deluxe using single
sign-on technology
Calabasas, Calif., and St.
Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services, the world's leading check
printer, and Digital Insight(TM) Corp., (Nasdaq: DGIN) a leading
eFinance enabler, announced today an alliance through which the two
companies have integrated Deluxe's O N E® for the Internet
solution into Digital Insight's AXIS(TM) Internet Banking platform.
This new a...
Deluxe provides the
right mix of products and services through DeluxeSelect (SM)
to meet NCF's bank customers' needs
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services
today announced it is now the check program management partner for all
bank brands of National Commerce Financial Corporation (NCF). Under
the contract, the three NCF bank brands – Central Carolina Bank,
National Bank of Commerce, and First...
Menttium mentorship program
promotes career advancement for women and diversity in corporate
executive ranks
St. Paul, Minn.— Menttium, the first mentoring
organization to create a mentoring program with a focus on
high-potential women, named an employee of Deluxe Financial Services
as the Menttium 100 mentor of the year for 2002. Angie Fyfe, the
director of operations for Deluxe's Customer Care operations,
r...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 Plan
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to facilitate share
repurchases under its recently announced share repurchase program. The
rule allows a company to repurchase its securities at times when it
otherwise might be prevented from doing so under the insider trading
laws, provided, among other things, that the repurchases are ...
Target capital structure
established
12 million share repurchase
program authorized
Quarterly dividend declared
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that its board of directors has approved a
series of actions that will enhance shareholder value by increasing
leverag...
St. Paul, Minn.- Deluxe
Corporation announced today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation
of board member Donald R. Hollis. Mr. Hollis had been a director of the company
since November, 1996. Mr. Hollis stated that some clients of his consulting practice
distribute products and services related to the payments industry, and his resignation
is due solely to his desire to avoid any appearance of conflict.
"We appreciate the
service that Don provided both to Delu...
Alliance will give users of Microsoft® Money 2003 access to checks and forms through Deluxe Business Services
St. Paul, Minn.- Deluxe
Business Services today announced it is the new exclusive supplier of checks and
forms for Microsoft® Money 2003. The relationship will launch on August 1,
2002, in conjunction with the release of Microsoft Money 2003. Through this alliance,
Deluxe Business Services will provide checks and forms to Microsoft Money 2003
small business customers.
M...
The Mid-America
Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC) recognizes Deluxe's
production efficiency
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced its Lenexa, Kan. manufacturing facility
received the Leading Edge Award from the Mid-America Manufacturing
Technology Center (MAMTC). The award is based on Deluxe's
exceptional implementation of lean manufacturing concepts. Congressman
Dennis Moore will fo...
EPS up 34.9 percent to $.85
Net income increases 23.5
percent to $54.7 million
2002 outlook raised to $3.15
from $3.05
Share repurchase program
completed
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported a
$10.4 million, or 23.5 percent i...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its second quarter financial
results will be reported on Thursday, July 18, 2002 prior to market
open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference
call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may
listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0630 approximately five minutes
before the scheduled start time. The audio will also be available via a
...
Deluxe's consumer research, marketing support and product line make the difference
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial Services
today announced it is the new check program management partner for
Hudson United Bank. Under the new relationship, the New Jersey-based
bank will be among the first financial institutions in the nation to
implement Deluxe's new DeluxeSelect(SM) program. The program will
allow Deluxe to offer checks and re...
Deluxe products and technology enhance DM's member service
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services today announced it has signed a contract to be DM Federal
Credit Union's (DM FCU) check program management partner, providing
check printing and eCommerce solutions for the credit union. DM FCU is
the largest credit union in Southern Arizona, and the fifth largest in
the state, with more than 88,000
members and $658 million in ass...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Financial Services today announced a new agreement to be the check
program management partner, providing check printing and e-commerce
technology solutions for Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Maryland. This
agreement marks the resumption of a previous long-standing relationship
between the two companies.
Under the contract, Deluxe
will help Farmers and Mechanics Bank generate growth in its check
program ...
Deluxe's Arbor Day check package raises more than $1 million for Foundation's cause
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services, the nation's leading check printer, today announced it has
been honored with the 2002 Promise to the Earth Award from the
National Arbor Day Foundation. Deluxe was recognized for its sustained
commitment and leadership in supporting the National Arbor Day
Foundation's environmental protection programs. This is t...
Deluxe Contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation Approach $250,000
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation is expanding its support of
breast cancer awareness by sponsoring a booth at the Komen Twin Cities'
Race for the Cure(R) to be held this Sunday, Mother's Day, May 12,
at Southdale Mall in Edina, Minn.
Deluxe donates nine percent of the proceeds from its "Checks
for the Cure"(TM) package to the Susan G. Komen Bre...
Shareholder meeting to be Webcast
St. Paul, Minn.— Today the
Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of
the Company.
The dividend will be payable
on June 3, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
May 20, 2002.
The Company has 63,418,653
shares outstanding.
Deluxe is scheduled to hold
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Financial
Services today announced it has extended its contract with the Arvest
Bank Group, making Deluxe their primary provider of check printing
services. Arvest is a leading financial service provider in the
Midwest, with banking locations in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
"Like Arvest, Deluxe takes the
time to understand its clients' goals so we can help them
succeed," said Chuck Feltz, pre...
DeluxeSelect strengthens check programs for financial institutions
while enhancing revenue and customer satisfaction
Chicago, Ill.— Deluxe Financial
Services, the nation's leading check printer, today announced the
launch of its DeluxeSelect(SM) program, a comprehensive program that
provides financial institutions greater benefits by partnering more
closely with Deluxe for their check program merchandising.
DeluxeSelect allows financial...
EPS up 42.4 percent to $.84
Net income increases 28.5 percent to $54.6 million
Revenue up 3.9 percent to $328.9 million
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported a
$12.1 mill...
New designs and related products celebrate people's love of Disney, Looney Tunes, NASCAR(R), and the Harley-Davidson(R) 100th anniversary
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services,
Inc., maker of The Most Popular Checks in the World(R) ,
today unveiled its 2002 Catalog Supplement featuring new and expanded
lines of popular personal and home office check products. Among the
new designs, the supplement features a new Disney character and
...
St. Paul,
Minn.—Deluxe Financial Services today released results of a call
center study conducted by The Brady Group, which ranked Deluxe's
call centers among the best in the nation. Deluxe received a composite
score of 9.6 out of 10 on all items measured, placing it in the top
three percent of all call centers in the United States. Deluxe
commissioned The Brady Group, a leading independent call center
consulting firm s...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its first quarter financial results will be
reported on Thursday, April 18, 2002 prior to market open. On the same
day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at 11:00
a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT). All interested persons may listen to the
call by dialing 706-645-0162 approximately five minutes before the
scheduled start time. The audio will also be available...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) said today that based on stronger than
anticipated performance, the Company now expects earnings per share
(EPS) in 2002 to be at least $.10 over the previous guidance of $.69 to
$.73 for the first quarter and $2.85 to $2.95 for the full year. Deluxe
now expects revenue and operating income to be up modestly in 2002 and
has raised its full-year EPS estimate to $2.95 to $3.05 per share,
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has extended its Rule 10b5-1 Plan
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The rule allows a company
to repurchase its securities at times when it otherwise might be
prevented from doing so under the insider trading laws, provided,
among other things, that the repurchases are made pursuant to a plan
adopted when the company is not aware of material non-publi...
Award recognizes achievements in overall quality and efficiency
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation, the nation's leading check
printer, announced today that its printing facility in Salt Lake City,
Utah received the 2001 Excellence in Lean Manufacturing Award for its
achievements in quality, service and cost management. The Utah
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) presented the award to
Deluxe.
"We are thrill...
Reconfirms 2002 EPS guidance
Wins manufacturing award
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company,
will meet today with investors and securities analysts at a luncheon
presentation at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Scheduled to present are
Lawrence J. Mosner, chairman and chief executive officer; Ronald E.
Eilers, president and chief opera...
Deluxe's proprietary printing process sets industry quality standard
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) today announced results of an independent study showing
checks produced by Deluxe have a significantly lower magnetic ink
character recognition (MICR) reject rate than checks produced by the
leading competitive MICR printing process. MICR technology is used to
print account numbers and bank routing numbers at the...
Income from
continuing operations increases 27.0 percent
EPS from continuing
operations up 40.4 percent
Revenue up 5.3
percent
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX...
St. Paul, Minn. — The Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of
the Company.
The dividend will be payable on March
4, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February
19, 2002.
The Company has 64,061,811 shares
outstanding.
For additional informati...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its fourth quarter and year-end financial
results will be reported on Thursday, January 31, 2002 prior to market
open. On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference
call at 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST). All interested persons may
listen to the call by dialing 612-332-0418 approximately five minutes
before the scheduled start time. The audio will a...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) today announced it has signed a contract extension with
eFunds Corporation, (Nasdaq: EFDS), to provide electronic access to
eFunds' account-opening services for financial institutions. The new
non-exclusive contract is valid through 2005.
Deluxe provides an electronic gateway
to eFunds' ChexSystems(SM) applicant verification services for more
than 12,000 financial institut...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
said today that based on preliminary review of its 2001 fourth quarter
results, it expects fourth quarter earnings per share (EPS) to exceed
its previously stated target of $.65 to $.68 per share and current
consensus estimates by approximately 12 percent. Deluxe indicated that
it now expects fourth quarter EPS of $.73 to $.75 per share.
"We had strong operating performance by all
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) today announced it will be the new provider of check
printing services to Hughes Federal Credit Union of Arizona, based on
its ability to help credit unions improve member satisfaction. Hughes
will also use a variety of Deluxe's eCommerce solutions to
streamline the account opening and check ordering process and
incorporate Deluxe's leading fraud protection services.
"We n...
New interactive
"Check Selection Tips"
CD-ROM training program helps financial institutions put the
right check products
in the hands of their customers
St. Paul, Minn.— Meeting
the needs and wants of consumers is one of the most important daily
challenges for financial institutions. A new interactive training
CD-ROM unveiled today by Deluxe Financial Services will help ease that
burden a...
St. Paul,
Minn.— Building on the success of its MemberPlus(SM) program for
credit unions, Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today announced a new
agreement to be the sole provider of check printing services for
AmeriCU credit union. Deluxe will also provide its suite of eCommerce
solutions to streamline AmeriCU's account opening and check ordering
processes.
"The focus and knowledge of our
Deluxe account man...
"Forever Free"
program pushes Deluxe contributions to more than $300,000
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation,
the nation's leading check printer, today announced it has donated
more than $80,000 so far from proceeds of its patriotic check packages
to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept.
11, Deluxe has donated $1.00 for every order of its "Forever
Free" co...
Certification
validates Deluxe security and reliability
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Financial
Services, the world's leading check printer, today announced its
Internet-based technology platform has received Enterprise 2001
certification from TruSecure, the authority on Internet security
assurance programs.
The Enterprise 2001 certification
covers the Internet-based eCommerce services of Deluxe's check
...
St. Paul, Minn.—The
Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a
regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding
shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on
December 3, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
November 19, 2001.
The Company has 66,348,940 shares
outstanding.
For additional inf...
EPS increases to 3Q record of
$.75 per share
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, reported
record third quarter net income and diluted earnings per share today
that exceeded consensus estimates. Compared to 2000, net income for
the quarter increased 8.7 percent and earnings per share increased
15.4 percent, on a revenue increase of 2.3 percent.
"Our thi...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its third quarter financial results will be
reported on Thursday, October 18, 2001 prior to market open. On the
same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at
10:00 a.m. CDT. All interested persons may listen to the call by
dialing 612-332-0107 approximately five minutes before the scheduled
start time. The audio will also be available via a sim...
Checks
for the Cure(TM) surpasses $100,000 in contributions to the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research and
community outreach programs
St. Paul, Minn.—Financial
institutions can join the fight against breast cancer by offering
customers Deluxe Financial Services' line of specialty checks called
Checks for the Cure(TM). Eight percent of the proceeds from the sale
of these checks benefit...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe
Corporation, the nation's leading check printer, is donating $1 for
every order of its "Forever Free" consumer checks and
"American Spirit" business checks to the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund.
The American bald eagle
and Statue of Liberty check designs, which were unveiled in 2000 and
2001, allow financial institution customers to demonstrate patriotism
while lending fin...
Reconfirms 2001
earnings target
Renames two business
segments
New York, NY— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, will meet
today with investors and securities analysts at a luncheon
presentation at the New York Stock Exchange. Lawrence J. Mosner,
chairman and chief executive officer; Ronal...
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of
Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of
the Company.
The dividend will be payable on
September 4, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business
on August 20, 2001.
The Company has 67,419,909 shares
outstanding.
For additional information c...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced that its board of directors increased
the number of directors from 10 to 11 and elected Martyn R. Redgrave as a
new board member.
Redgrave, 49, currently is
executive vice president-finance and chief financial officer of Carlson
Companies, Inc. Carlson Companies' businesses include hotels (Radisson,
Country Inns and Suites, Regent, Park Inns & Hotels, etc.);
restaurants (T.G.I. Frida...
Company remains on track to
achieve its 2001 earnings target
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported diluted second quarter net income today of $.63
per share, a 6.8 percent increase over the $.59 diluted per share from
continuing operations in second quarter 2000.
Second quarter performance
Deluxe's second quarter 2001 net income was $44.3 million, or $.63
diluted per share, compared with i...
Deluxe to become the primary check
printer
for the nation's seventh largest bank
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX), maker of "The Most Popular Checks in the
World"(R), today announced it has signed an agreement with
Wells Fargo to be the organization's primary provider of consumer and
business check printing and related services. In addition, Deluxe will
supply its eCommerce solution to provide o...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) confirmed that its second quarter financial
results will be reported on Thursday, July 19, 2001 prior to market open.
On the same day, the Company will hold an open-access conference call at
10:00 a.m. CDT. All interested persons may listen to the call by dialing
612-332-0530 approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time.
The audio will also be available via a simultaneous webcast at www.dlx.co...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), maker of "The Most Popular Checks in the
World"(R), today announced the release of its 2001 catalogs
featuring personal and business checks products. The new catalogs
include several new check designs including Harley-Davidson(R), COCA-COLA(TM)
and the Disney character checks.
"Americans continue to love checks
— especially those that reflect their individuality," said
...
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jun 12, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), maker of The Most Popular Checks in the World(R), today announced
it has signed an agreement with Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV),
headquartered in Columbus, Ga., to be the organization's provider of check
printing and related services. In this relationship, Deluxe will provide
eCommerce solutions that include electronic ordering for its affiliate banks as
well as Internet check re-ordering for its customers....
Approximately 4 million shares purchased to date under existing program
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) announced today that it has adopted a plan to
avail itself of the recently issued Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The rule allows a company to repurchase its
securities at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so
under the insider trading laws, provided, among other things, that the
...
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St. Paul,
Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all
out-standing shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 4,
2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21,
2001.
The Company has 70,224,683 shares
outstanding.
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported diluted first quarter income from continuing
operations today of $.59 per share, up from $.58 diluted per share in
the first quarter of 2000. Deluxe's results in 2001 do not include
operations from eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS),
which was spun-off at year-end 2000.
First quarter performance
Deluxe's first quarter income from c...
New York, NY— In a meeting to be held
later today with investors and securities analysts, Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX), the nation's leading check printing company, will
re-confirm revenue and earnings per share (EPS) targets for 2001.
Deluxe anticipates revenue of $1.26 billion in 2001 and earnings per
share of approximately $2.45 prior to the effect of any share
repurchases. Deluxe announced on January 29, 2001 that its board ...
Deluxe will provide
check printing and eCommerce services to the nation's third largest
credit union
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Corporation today announced it has signed an agreement with Boeing
Employees' Credit Union (BECU) in Tukwila, Washington
to be the organization's sole provider of check printing and
related services. Deluxe will also provide BECU a variety of eCommerce
services to help the c...
Company begins new era following spin-off of eFunds
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) reported diluted fourth quarter income from continuing
operations today of $0.52 per share and diluted full-year income from
continuing operations of $2.34 per share. Fourth quarter and full-year
income from continuing operations include asset impairment charges
incurred in conne...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that its board of directors has approved a stock
repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 14 million
shares of its common stock, or nearly 20 percent of the company's
shares outstanding.
"At current prices, we believe the
repurchase of our stock is a good investment," said Lawrence J.
Mosner, chairman and chief executive officer of ...
St. Paul, Minn. — The Board of Directors
of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of
37 cents per share on all outstanding shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable
on March 5, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
February 20, 2001.
The Company has 72,615,652
shares outstanding.
Earnings Release and Conference Call
Scheduled Deluxe also confirm...
Mickey Mouse, Winnie
the Pooh and favorite film characters now available
St. Paul, Minn. and Burbank, Calif.¾
More than seventy years of Disney entertainment premiere today in a
new venue when favorite Disney characters make their appearance on
personal checks from Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX).
The introduction of the new line of
personal checks – which Deluxe expects to be one of its most popular
designs –...
St. Paul, Minn. — Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced today it has completed the separation of eFunds
Corporation through the distribution of all of its 40,000,000 shares
of eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS) stock.
On November 30, 2000, Deluxe's board
of directors declared a distribution of eFunds common stock owned by
Deluxe to all holders of Deluxe Corporation common stock as of 5:00
...
St. Paul, Minn. –
Despite an increase in the use of electronic forms of payment,
Americans continue to use personal checks for many of their holiday
purchases, especially for gifts and food.
According to a
recent survey, more than 70 percent said they favor pulling out
their checkbooks at department stores, compared to 68 percent at
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) today announced that it has finalized a ratio for the
distribution of shares in eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS), scheduled
for close of market on December 29, 2000. The distribution will be on
the basis of 0.5514 of a share of eFunds for each Deluxe common share
outstanding as of 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on December
11, 2000. For purposes ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that its Board of Directors elected Charles A.
Haggerty as a new board member.
Haggerty, 59, recently retired as
chairman, president and chief executive officer of Western Digital
Corporation (NYSE: WDC) in Irvine, Cal. Western Digital is an industry
leader in information storage management, supplying hard drives to
many of the worl...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) and eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS) today announced that
the Deluxe Board of Directors has declared a stock dividend of all of
Deluxe's shares in eFunds. The dividend will be distributed on
December 29, 2000 to Deluxe shareholders of record as of 5:00 p.m.
central time on December 11, 2000. Deluxe currently holds 40 million
shares, or approximately 87.9%, of the outstanding common ...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) announced that its Board of Directors recently elected
Daniel D. Granger and Cheryl E. Mayberry as new board members.
Granger, 51, is chairman, president,
and chief executive officer of Catalina Marketing Corporation (NYSE:
POS) based in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catalina Marketing Corporation
provides a wide range of strategic targeted marketing solutions for
...
October 20,
2000
l
EPS increases to 3Q
record of $.68 per share
l
eFunds spin-off expected by
year-end
l
On track
to achieve 2000 earnings from operations goal
...
Leading-edge capability
allows customers to check order status and track shipping using
web-enabled digital telephone or Palm handheld
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe
Business Forms, a business unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), today
unveiled a new service allowing its small business customers and business
forms distributors to check the status of orders using the latest wireless
technology...
Separation of eFunds to be achieved
by spin-off; Plaid Moon initiative scaled back
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced today that its board of directors has approved a plan to complete the separation
of eFunds Corporation (Nasdaq: EFDS) from Deluxe by means of a tax-free spin-off to its
shareholders rather than by an exchange offer, or split-off, as previously announced.
Deluxe also said it w...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced today that it has hired Douglas Treff, 43, to become its senior vice president
and chief financial officer, and Anthony C. Scarfone, 39, to become senior vice president
and general counsel. Both Treff and Scarfone will join Deluxe early next month and assume
their official duties after the split-off of eFunds Corporation later this year.
Deluxe's current CFO, Lois M. Martin, a...
August 17, 2000
We urge investors and security holders to
read eFunds Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-4, including the
prospectus relating to the exchange offer described herein, when it becomes available,
because they will contain important information. When these and other documents relating
to the transaction are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Comm...
St. Paul, Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX)
announced that its shareholders elected Ronald E. Eilers to the board of directors at the
company's annual shareholder meeting last Friday.
Eilers, 52, joined Deluxe in 1988. In August of 1997,
Eilers became a senior vice president of the company and now manages its Paper Payment
Systems business.
As part of adding Eilers to its board, Deluxe announced
that Dr. J...
St. Paul, Minn.—The Board of Directors of Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on all
out- standing shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on September 5, 2000 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2000.
The Company has 72,438,510 shares outstanding.
For additional information
contact:
...
St. Paul,
Minn.—Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today outlined the company's new growth
strategy at a presentation for investment analysts, hosted by the company in St. Paul.
Deluxe plans to offer a broad range of personalized products through the Internet.
Building on its experience and customized capabilities in personalization engineering,
gained from producing and delivering billions of checks for millions of customers, Deluxe
...
PlaidMoon.com launches interactive design site
St. Paul, Minn.— Shoppers looking for unique products
that express their individual style will find just what they're looking for at the
click of the mouse with the market launch of PlaidMoon.com. This new Web site
focuses on consumer's need for self-expression and creativity and enables them to
personalize hundreds of items in unique ways.
According to Time magazine...
Greater access to Deluxe
improves check program
efficiencies and member satisfaction
St. Paul, Minn.—
Deluxe Paper Payment Systems recently launched a Web site designed exclusively for credit
unions. The informative site, found at http://creditunion.deluxe.com, details
how credit unions can improve member satisfaction, check programs, operating efficiency
and risk management through Deluxe's exclusive MemberPlu...
We urge investors and
security holders to read eFunds Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-4,
including the prospectus relating to the exchange offer described herein, when it becomes
available, because they will contain important information. When these and other documents
relating to the transaction are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
they may be obtain...
June 26, 2000
St. Paul, Minn. and Phoenix, Ariz.— Deluxe
Corporation (NYSE: DLX) and eFunds (proposed Nasdaq: EFDS) announced today that the
initial public offering of 5,500,000 shares of eFunds common stock has been priced at $13
per share.
Once the offering is complete, Deluxe will own
approximately 88 percent of the outstanding shares of eFunds' common stock. Subject
to an IRS ruling that the distribution will b...
Targeted
suite of products, services and
eCommerce solutions supports online banks.
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Paper Payment Systems, a business unit
of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), announced its Internet Banking Solutions program is
helping online banks bridge the gap between virtual banking and real-world fulfillment.
Deluxe helped the first virtual bank establish its consumer check program and has
es...
Redesigned Web site makes it easier for
consumers and small businesses to get the checks they want online
Colorado Springs, Colo.—Direct
Checks Unlimited, Inc., the nation's leading direct-to-consumer check provider, today
formally unveiled its redesigned Web site (http://www.checksunlimited.com/)
to bring more options to consumers and small business owners who want to order checks over
the Internet.
...
May 9, 2000
Deluxe declares regular quarterly dividend
St. Paul, Minn.—Today the Board of Directors of Deluxe Corporation
(NYSE: DLX) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 37 cents per
share on all out- standing shares of the Company.
The dividend will be payable on June 5, 2000 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on May 22, 2000.
The Company has 72,322,815 shares outstanding.
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New check designs help charitable organizations
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Paper Payment Systems, a business
unit of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), today announced the release of its 2000 product
catalog. The new catalog includes an expanded line of Deluxe checking products, two new
cause-related check designs to help non-profit organizations and 13 other new check
designs.
"Our research shows people love to ...
St.
Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) today reported first quarter earnings of
$.61 basic and diluted per share, up from $.60 basic and diluted in first quarter of 1999.
As previously announced, the company is integrating its
electronic payment solutions business, professional services business, and government
services business into a new entity called eFunds Corporation, which has filed an initial
...
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:
DLX) and eFunds Corporation (proposed Nasdaq NMS: EFDS) announced today that eFunds has
filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial
public offering of common stock in the proposed aggregate maximum offering amount of
$100,000,000. In addition, the company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase
an aggregate of $15,000,000 of additional shares of common...
March 20,
2000
Service offers more choice and
better value for consumers
St. Paul, Minn.— Deluxe Paper Payment Systems, a business unit
of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), has enhanced its Internet personal check reordering
service to offer more choices and make it easier for consumers to reorder their checks
online. The enhancements to the service are part of Deluxe's plan to increase its
eCommerce solution...
