DELUXE CORP — Board/Management Information 2004

Dec 13, 2004

8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2004

DELUXE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota	1-7945	41-0216800
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3680 Victoria St. North, Shoreview, Minnesota	55126-2966
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (651) 483-7111

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers .

Deluxe Corporation announced on December 13, 2004, that Lawrence J. Mosner plans to retire in 2005, both as the Company’s chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors. The board has retained Highland Partners to assist in the search for a successor. A press release regarding the announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated December 13, 2004, of Deluxe Corporation reporting the retirement of Lawrence J. Mosner in 2005

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 13, 2004

DELUXE CORPORATION
/s/ Anthony C. Scarfone
Anthony C. Scarfone Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibits
99.1	Press Release, dated December 13, 2004, of Deluxe Corporation reporting retirement of Lawrence J. Mosner in 2005

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