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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Deluxe (DLX)

Deluxe to buy Celero Commerce for $625 million in cash, closing expected in third quarter 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Deluxe agreed on June 17, 2026 to acquire Celero Commerce, a payment processor for small to mid-sized businesses, for approximately $625 million in cash plus seller expenses and adjustments. The deal is funded with an incremental $375 million Term Loan A and drawings on Deluxe's existing revolving credit facility, and Deluxe expects net leverage of about 3.9x at closing. Deluxe reaffirmed its 2026 full-year guidance, which excludes Celero, and plans to update guidance after closing.

Key points

  • Purchase price of approximately $625 million in cash, funded by a $375 million incremental Term Loan A and the existing revolver
  • Deluxe expects net leverage of about 3.9x at closing and a return to below 3.0x within 24 months after closing
  • Celero reported over $200 million in 2025 revenue and a 28% adjusted EBITDA margin, per the company; Deluxe expects over $15 million in cost synergies by 2028
  • Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026

The filing

CompanyDeluxe (DLX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 18, 2026, 7:11 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-075414

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 6:59 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 18, 2026.

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