“We are extremely pleased that Deluxe found value in our strategic planning process that is helping them evaluate their real estate portfolio as their business changes,” said Kevin Farrell, executive managing director, United Properties Corporate Solutions. “We know that their positive financial results have come out of a desire to change their business model and we can make sure that their real estate is aligned with this new business model.”

Besides the new assignment from Deluxe, a number of other new and renewed contracts have contributed to strong first half of 2007 for United Properties’ Corporate Solutions business division, continuing the division’s almost 50 percent growth in revenue from 2004. Recent new business wins for Corporate Solutions include Adobe Systems Incorporated, Polycom and Brocade Communication Systems. Clients renewing or expanding relationships with Corporate Solutions include SGI, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, HealthPartners and G&K.  At its core, the Corporate Solutions division offers mid-cap companies methods to leverage real estate strategies for business growth.   

“While each of our clients have distinct business challenges, they are all are looking to improve their business performance through real estate,” said Farrell. “We are able to help clients identify a real estate plan that responds to their specific, overall business plan and we do this one client at a time. Our solution for clients is created only after fully understanding where that company is going.”

“We believe that United Properties Corporate Solutions offers the best combination of strategic and on-the-ground resources to drive real estate strategies focused on cost reduction and better asset utilization,” said Deluxe chief financial officer, Rick Greene.

Corporate Solutions provides integrated, comprehensive real estate solutions services ranging from developing corporate real estate strategies and service delivery platforms to a full range of contract management services, including lease administration, rent management, subtenant management, real estate services support, and finance and real estate reporting.

About United Properties Corporate Solutions
United Properties Corporate Solutions helps corporations improve business performance through real estate. Services include strategic planning, transaction management, contract management, facility management, and project management.

Corporate Solutions is a division of United Properties, a diversified commercial real estate company with more than 500 employees providing real estate services around the country. In addition to corporate real estate services, the company specializes in brokerage, property management, construction, development and investments. Based in the Twin Cities, United Properties is located on the web at /.

About Deluxe Corporation
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 retail 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.