SEC Form 4 · accession 0000027996-17-000019
DELUXE CORP · DLX
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Edward A Merritt
Officer — Treasurer, VP of IR and CFO
Period of report
Jan 24, 2017
Accepted (ET)
Jan 26, 2017 · 7:59 pm EST
Rule 10b5-1 plan
unknown — predates the checkbox
Issuer CIK
0000027996
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common StockF1 | Jan 24, 2017 | A | 505 | — | A | 5,219 | D | |
| Common StockF2 | Jan 24, 2017 | F | 198 | $73.63 | D | 5,021 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock UnitsF3 | $0.00 | holding | — | — | — | — | Jan 25, 2018 | Common Stock | 2,688 | 2,688 | D |
| Common Stock OptionF4 | $42.52 | holding | — | — | — | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 14, 2020 | Common Stock | 4,992 | 4,992 | D |
| Common Stock OptionF4 | $50.32 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 27, 2015 | Feb 27, 2021 | Common Stock | 1,804 | 1,804 | D |
| Common Stock OptionF4 | $67.08 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2022 | Common Stock | 1,497 | 1,497 | D |
| Common Stock OptionF4 | $54.30 | holding | — | — | — | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2023 | Common Stock | 2,545 | 2,545 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1This award reflects the settlement of performance share units that were determined to vest based on the level of achievement of the specified performance targets.
- F2Total ownership includes 1,239 shares of restricted stock.
- F3Restricted Stock Units were awarded on 1/25/16 under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units will vest and be converted into common stock on the second anniversary of the date of grant if, subject to certain exceptions, the holder remains in the employ of the Comany through such date. Award results from an advance election by executive to receive a portion of their 2015 annual incentive compensation in restricted stock units in lieu of cash.
- F4Options vest in three equal installments on the three succeeding anniversary dates of grant, provided the holder remains in the employ of the Company. Date entered reflects date on which first installment vests(ed).