• Deluxe agreed to buy payments fintech Celero Commerce for USD 625 million in cash, shifting its mix further toward payments and data solutions.
• Closing is expected in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
• Funding includes USD 375 million of incremental Term Loan A financing led by BofA Securities, with the balance from its revolving credit facility.
• The combined payments and data businesses are projected to represent 57% of 2026 revenue on a pro forma basis, up from 31% in 2020.
• Celero generated more than USD 200 million of 2025 revenue with a 28% adjusted EBITDA margin; Deluxe expects over USD 15 million of cost synergies within 24 months.

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