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 28, 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:

¨ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 28, 2004, Deluxe Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing 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 and 5 ¹/8% Senior Notes due 2014, respectively, which have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (collectively, the “Old Notes”). The Exchange Offer, which was originally scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on December 27, 2004, will now expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on January 7, 2005, unless further extended. This report shall not constitute an offer to exchange, or a solicitation of an offer to exchange, with respect to the Old Notes. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is filed and incorporated in this report.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description	Method of Filing
99.1	Press Release dated December 28, 2004	Filed herewith

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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 28, 2004

DELUXE CORPORATION

/s/ Katherine L. Miller

Katherine L. Miller

Vice President, Controller

and Chief Accounting Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description	Page Number
99.1	Press Release dated December 28, 2004

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Deluxe Corporation P.O. Box 64235 St. Paul, MN 55164-0235 (651) 483-7111

NEWS RELEASE

	For additional information:
	Stuart Alexander
	Vice President
December 28, 2004	Investor Relations
	(651) 483-7358

Deluxe Corporation Extends Exchange Offer for Senior Notes Douglas J. Treff Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer (651) 787-1587

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 and 5 ¹/8% Senior Notes due 2014, respectively, which have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Old 2007 Notes” and the “Old 2014 Notes,” respectively). The Exchange Offer, which was originally scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on December 27, 2004, will now expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on January 7, 2005 unless further extended.

As of 5:00 p.m. New York City time on December 27, 2004, approximately $324,750,000 aggregate principal amount of the Old 2007 Notes had been tendered for exchange, representing approximately 99% of the total outstanding principal amount of the Old 2007 Notes, and approximately $244,750,000 aggregate principal amount of the Old 2014 Notes had been tendered for exchange, representing approximately 89% of the total outstanding principal amount of the Old 2014 Notes.

This announcement is not an offer to exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to exchange, with respect to the Old 2007 Notes and the Old 2014 Notes. The Exchange Offer is being made solely by a prospectus dated September 28, 2004, and the Exchange Offer, as extended hereby, remains subject to the terms and conditions stated therein.

About Deluxe

Deluxe Corporation, through its industry-leading businesses and brands, helps financial institutions and small businesses better manage, promote, and grow their businesses. The Company uses direct marketing, distributors, and a North American sales force to provide a wide range of customized products and services: personalized printed items (checks, forms, business cards, stationery, greeting cards, labels, and shipping/packaging supplies), promotional products and merchandising materials, fraud prevention services, and customer retention programs. The Company also sells personalized checks and accessories directly to consumers. For more information about Deluxe, visit www.deluxe.com.

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