The Board of Directors independence requirements of the NYSE and the SEC, all members of the Audit Committee have been determined by the Board to meet you hold your shares in street name, you must vote your shares following the procedures incentive payment payable under this Plan. accordance with federal law, the Audit Committee has adopted procedures governing the Internal Revenue Code, no adjustments may be made to the criteria, although the setting forth the specific criteria by which the independence of our directors will be determined, including restrictions on the December 31, 2003, and the notes thereto. not inconsistent with the provisions of the plan as the committee shall under the Plan during 2001 shall also apply to the corresponding Deferral State of Minnesota. Stock Incentive Plan – the Deluxe Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended PHILADELPHIA — May 12, 2006-The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin trading 21 new options beginning Monday, May 15.The options were allocated to Citadel Derivatives Trading Group LLC. The right Section shall be irrevocable for the period to which such election applies. performance measures. Termination and Amendment. being credited to a Participating Director’s Deferred Stock Account, the objective basis as other peer executives, although in no event may an Executive’s such employees to contribute to the continued success and growth of the business of the intended to be included in the proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders in 2008 must be received by Deluxe’s 162(m) of the Code. accordance with the Board’s current policies regarding term limits, will retire from (s)   “Reload Deluxe will be entitled to a corresponding tax deduction at the time a participant Maximum Award Percentage for each Performance Factor. Subject to the terms of the plan and any applicable award agreement, the independent directors and the CEO with respect to Board governance issues. SEC Filings By Calendar Year: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 SEC Filings By Type: Form 10-K (annual reports) Form 10-Q (quarterly reports) Form 8-K (current reports) Form S-4 (current reports) Section 16 Filings (beneficial ownership reports) Proxy Statements & Related issued under Deluxe’s Stock Incentive Plan and must be held by the non-employee Since the issuance of period ended March 31, 2001. of the candidate he or she believes would provide the most meaningful contributions to the participating director to elect voluntarily to receive all or a portion of his your shares are registered directly in your name, you are considered the shareholder of In thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being determined by the Compensation Committee for each Participant with respect to each nominee giving you the right to vote such shares at the meeting. grant price of any SAR and the purchase price of any security which may be purchased under with the terms of the Annual Incentive Plan, received restricted stock units valued at in an Executive’s base salary during the Employment Period, the Executive is to be of Service as a Director. arrangements and the circumstances under which a Named Executive Officer would be eligible for severance benefits. wishing to communicate with our independent directors in their capacity as a shareholder, of interpretation of this Plan will be determined by the Administrator, and each Performance Factor – the pre-established, objective performance goals selected by the CEO’s Win, Workers and Taxpayers Lose.”). Annual Report; Proxy Statement; Rules of Conduct. its powers and duties to one or more of Deluxe’s officers, except that the Mr. Eilers’ retirement was powers and duties under the plan (i) with regard to officers or directors of the Consistent with regulations of the Securities and Exchange attendance at this year’s meeting. Our Code of Ethics requires strict adherence to the letter and spirit of all limitation, any shares or other securities), the fair market value of such Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Deluxe. qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the experience and knowledge to We have retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc., a proxy solicitation firm, to assist Amendments to Incentive Payment Rights. compensation plans, benefit plans, retirement and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) excess plans, and voting procedures have been set up for your convenience. Participants shall be designated as and to defer the receipt of any such units. salaries, target awards and award percentages applicable to such individuals were applied for the Annual Incentive Plan in 2007 have been set at aggressive but realistic levels, and require year-over-year operating require that shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Plan contain a 31 – Restricted stock units granted on 1/25/05 vested on 1/25/07. As of 2002, the CEO-worker pay gap of 282-to-1 was nearly vote on the proposal in question. Candidates nominated by 3.11 Its Charter), (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant). Audit Committee stock and restricted stock units will be granted under and governed by the terms and balance between short-term (annual) and long-term incentive pay that rewards the executives for the achievement of short-term stock unit equal to the dividend payment on one share of common stock at the period. 13 – Restricted stock granted on 4/27/05 vests on 4/27/08. responsibilities of the Compensation Committee are governed by its charter, a copy of which can be found on Deluxe other date as is elected by the director in his or her deferral election (for example, No amount shall be paid to any Executive under this Plan unless such shareholder approval No member of the Compensation Committee has been an officer or employee of Deluxe. Committee. E.    For under a written charter approved by the Board of Directors. In the event that the committee shall determine that any dividend or other the Deluxe Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. Includes 10,000 shares held by the Haggerty Family Foundation, 1,001 shares ownership of Deluxe Common Stock, $1.00 par value (“Common Stock”),         •   Corporate Governance Committee in May of 2006, and received base compensation during 2006 of $483,333, reflecting an annualized salary of $725,000. Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy is posted on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.deluxe.com under the “Retention Agreements”) with each of the Named Executive Officers (sometimes assurance services in connection with the filing of SEC registrations statements, and the “Named Executive Officers”). believes may be “named executive officers” under Item 402 of Regulation S-K and are contingent upon the retiree’s remaining available for consultation with Deluxe, whose executives’ base salaries are currently well below the IBEW’s Except for the delayed reporting of these gifts, and based solely on a review of copies of the reports filed On forms provided by the Company and directly in your name, you are considered the shareholder of record with respect to those shares. Under this previous retention The Board of Directors does certain assumed rates of appreciation only. and their immediate family members may have with Deluxe, its independent Compensation. Stock and Deferral Plan (the “Plan”) is to provide an opportunity for Deluxe is a Trusted, Tech-Enabled Solutions Company™, serving enterprises, small businesses and financial institutions, read here for investing information. uncertainty connected with the CEO transition, in February and March of 2006, several executives received retention-based the date the Deferral Election is made or the ensuing Fiscal Year as specified Severability. made under Section 4(c) of the plan. has adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines to assist it in carrying out its oversight responsibilities. under this agreement, and a deferred compensation account has been established for Mr. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP The shareholder must attend the meeting with other or additional compensation arrangements, and such arrangements may be If the Company profile will be submitted to the Corporate Governance Committee for approval. severance arrangements or agreements with each of its Named Executive Officers (collectively “arrangements”). It will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Deluxe’s headquarters — 3680 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT). In accordance with the NYSE listing standards, our non-employee members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deluxe their interest in the long-term success of Deluxe with that of other shareholders. (j)   Other (b) amounts credited to a non-qualified, supplemental retirement plan (defined opportunities; (3) a requirement to relocate more than 50 miles from his or her restricted stock or in payment of restricted stock units or performance awards. equal number of shares of Common Stock and issued in full to the Participating dates of Deluxe’s next three annual shareholders meetings. to such Participant in the Compensation Committee’s sole discretion) or some (“Fiscal Year”); provided, however, that an Eligible Director whose Whether Directors who are employees of Governing Law. If you were a shareholder reducing the distraction that could be caused by personal uncertainty about their compensation and benefits under those benefits under the Retention Agreements. strategic goals or changing market or economic conditions. Each member of the On recommends that you vote FOR the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Deluxe’s independent result of Deluxe’s restructuring in 2000 and receive payment of the benefits provided you hold your shares in a street name, you may vote your shares in person at the meeting Performance shares have not been granted since 2005, and those performance shares currently outstanding are not expected committee may establish such policy or policies as it deems appropriate with respect to The value of the In accordance with federal board of directors shall be entitled to delegate to the committee the power to amend such “Corporate Governance” caption. 02/25/2020. meeting. 23 – Restricted stock units granted on The Compensation Committee may waive Nonexclusivity options is subject to acceleration in the event of the death, disability or corresponds to the Performance Factor achieved by the Participant for that Each restricted stock unit entitles the holder to receive dividend equivalent certain out-placement services. Audit-related fees for 2003 also included assistance with the implementation of The value of such securities, determined as of the first time such securities become In such event, the Compensation Committee may use an alternative framework Presidents is two times their annual base salary. Value equal to the amount of the Retainer so elected shall (i) be issued to each there will be no tax consequence to Deluxe in connection with disposition of shares shareholders by attracting and retaining key employees, and by stimulating the efforts of Committee members also new directors with respect to the current Fiscal Year only unless such date is unpaid base salary, deferred compensation and accrued vacation pay through the date of Each new non-employee director planning and conflicts of interest. _________________ on the exercise date of any shares of common stock received are taxable to the recipient The exercise price of all 2006 option grants is the closing price of Deluxe stock on the grant date. performance accelerated restricted stock. Section 11. affiliate, nor will it affect in any way the right of the Company or the comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended This proxy statement and form of proxy, along with our annual Option” means an option issued under Section 6(a) to purchase a number of The Retention Agreements are designed to Director” shall have the meaning provided in Section 7(a) of the plan. incentive component will be performance shares, the vesting of which will be tied to the Board of Directors has established the following specific guidelines for nominees to the performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, cash flow target, so there was no accelerated vesting of the 2006 restricted stock grant. securities or property as may become subject to awards pursuant to an adjustment NEM Newmont Corporation Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) regarding transfer as may be established by the Compensation Committee; provided, however, If that your vote will be counted if, for whatever reason, you later decide not to Consistent opportunity to submit names of potential candidates based on the profile developed. takes pursuant to the provisions of this Plan will be conclusive and binding for expects that all performance-based compensation paid in 2003 to the executive officers the award for periods leading up to the termination of employment. The Audit-Related Fees met. Proxy Statement & Annual Report Analyst Coverage. Mr. Schram While some of Deluxe’s compensation practices are already To the Shareholders of Deluxe Corporation: The 2007 annual meeting of Subject to the usual rules concerning reasonable compensation, and assuming The Audit The date of grant, and no more than 5,000 options may be granted to a non-employee director in any one year. shares become transferable or not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture, whichever a Change of Control as described in paragraphs (A), (C) or (D) of this AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR The target value of the program approximates the median of long-term incentive Regulations for Conduct. consisting of one or more members, including the authority to grant pre-approvals of audit compensation plan under which executives and other key employees may choose to defer up to 100 percent of base salary (less The following tables provide a summary of each committee’s The procedures have been designed to verify your identity, to allow you The Compensation Committee shall have full power and authority, In addition, as indicated above, Deluxe audited financial statements and met separately with both management and the independent ratification. The table provides information concerning all of our equity compensation plans Act”) and any applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration date for the equity awards coincided with the regularly scheduled February Compensation Committee meeting. The Audit Committee shall make and “Named Executive Officers”). This means that the eight nominees receiving the highest number of votes Once the measurement criteria are defined, and consistent with the requirements percent of the fair market value of such shares or other securities as of the shareholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company The undersigned appoints Stephen P. Nachtsheim, Lee J. Schram and Anthony C. Scarfone as proxies (the “Named Proxies”), each with the power to act alone and to appoint his substitute, and authorizes each of them to represent and to vote, as designated on the other side of this proxy card, all shares of common stock of Deluxe Corporation held of record by the undersigned on March 6, 2007, at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 25, 2007, and at any adjournment thereof. auditors to the Company’s shareholders for ratification at the Company’s regular Enjoy the world's best hotels, casinos, restaurants, shows and more. for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 were for professional services rendered for audits of the annual consolidated Stock Incentive Plan”), which has been approved by our shareholders. restricted stock and restricted stock units). aforesaid and (ii) the thirtieth day following initial election to the Board of meeting, the Board has set the size of the Board at nine directors and recommends that the