Deluxe to acquire Celero Commerce for $625 million

• Deluxe (NYSE:DLX) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Celero Commerce for $625 million, plus additional transaction expenses.
• Deluxe shares were trading at $23.40 following the announcement, reflecting a 2.45% change.
• The transaction is part of a corporate strategy to shift revenue toward higher-growth Payments and Data segments, which are expected to reach 57% of 2026 proforma revenues.

Deluxe (NYSE:DLX) announced on June 18, 2026, that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Celero Commerce, a financial technology firm focused on payment solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, for $625 million.

This acquisition is intended to advance the ongoing Deluxe transformation strategy by shifting the company's revenue mix toward higher-growth Payments and Data segments.

The company stated that post-closing, the combined Payments and Data businesses are expected to increase to 57% of 2026 revenues on a proforma basis, compared to 31% in 2020.

Deluxe anticipates the acquisition will further the modernization of its payment technology infrastructure while expanding its reach through a diversified network of bank, software, and independent sales channels.

Deluxe is a payments and data company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which provides integrated business solutions to enterprises and small businesses.

The company has recently focused on growing its digital and payment-based service offerings as part of a multi-year pivot away from its traditional commercial printing and promotional products foundation.