Official announcements (8-K)

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's words(b) On September 28, 2026, each of Katherine E. Dietze and Morgan K. O’Brien, directors of Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) that they will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2027 Meeting”). Neither Ms. Dietze’s nor Mr. O’Brien’s decision to not stand for re-election is the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. In connection with the ongoing simplification of the Company’s operations and business portfolio and the Company’s cost-reduction initiatives, the Board has …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn October 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the decisions of Ms. Dietze and Mr. O’Brien not to stand for re-election as members of the Board at the 2027 Meeting and the Board’s determination to reduce the size of the Board immediately following the 2027 Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing of …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsEntry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 1, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Ninth Amendment (the “Ninth Amendment”) to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company and the banks party thereto (the “Credit Facility”). The general purpose of the Ninth Amendment is to align the terms of the Credit Agreement with the structure of the Company after recent divestitures, including (i) the exclusion of the Company’s 40% interest in the Propelis Joint Venture (as defined in the Credit Agreement) from the calculation of Leverage Ratio (as defined in …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information set forth in Item 1.01 above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03. 1

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsAs previously announced, on July 29, 2026, Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company, and the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) had initiated a succession process to select a successor to Mr. Bartolacci. On August 11, 2026 , the Board appointed Michael J. Whitehead, age 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Mr. Whitehead as a director on the Board, to become effective on August 31, 2026 (the “CEO Commencement Date”). …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn August 11, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Whitehead to the office of President and Chief Executive Officer of Matthews. A copy of the press release with respect to Mr. Whitehead’s appointment is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing of Matthews under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn August 6, 2026, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn August 6, 2026, Matthews posted to the Company's website (www.matw.com/investors) its earnings teleconference presentation which includes selected financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2026. The presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. This information, including exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn July 29, 2026, Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) extends its gratitude to Mr. Bartolacci for his many years of service to Matthews. The Board has initiated a succession process to select a successor to Mr. Bartolacci. The Company intends for Mr. Bartolacci to continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Matthews and remain a member of the Board until his successor is duly appointed and …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn August 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Bartolacci from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Matthews. A copy of the press release with respect to Mr. Bartolacci’s retirement is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing of Matthews under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn July 29, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record August 10, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn April 30, 2026, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn April 30, 2026, Matthews posted to the Company's website (www.matw.com/investors) its earnings teleconference presentation which includes selected financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026. The presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. This information, including exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn April 29, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable May 25, 2026 to stockholders of record May 11, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsOn April 8, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Employment and Transition Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between the Company and Steven D. Gackenbach. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Gackenbach will continue in his role as Group President, Memorialization on a full-time basis through September 30, 2026 (the “Current Employment Period”). Starting on October 1, 2026 and through January 2, 2028 (the “Advisor Period”), Mr. Gackenbach will serve as Senior Advisor in a part-time capacity. If Mr. Gackenbach elects to retire during the Advisor Period, he is entitled to accrued but unpaid compensation and certain benefits as …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn March 10, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an interim decision by an arbitrator on February 13, 2026, which recognized the Company’s right to develop, produce, market and sell its proprietary dry battery electrode solutions to third parties and denied Tesla’s requests for broad injunctive relief against such activities by the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the …

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsAs further described in Item 5.07 below, on February 19, 2026, at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”), the Company’s shareholders approved the adoption of the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Director Fee Plan (the “Restated Plan”) to authorize the issuance of 250,000 additional shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Common Stock”), following which the aggregate number of shares of the Common Stock authorized for issuance under the Restated Plan increased to 550,000. The Restated Plan was previously adopted by the Company’s board of directors (the …

Changed its company rules or financial year (Item 5.03)

Changes to the company's rules or the dates of its financial year.

In the company's wordsThe Company held its Annual Meeting on February 19, 2026, at which the Company’s shareholders, upon the recommendation of the Board, approved three proposals to amend the Company’s current Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Current Articles”) to be contained in an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Articles”) to (i) declassify the Board over a three-year period such that the Board will no longer be divided into classes beginning at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, (ii) adopt a majority of votes cast standard in uncontested elections of directors, and (iii) eliminate certain supermajority voting requirements. Each of …

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

In the company's wordsThe Company held its Annual Meeting on February 19, 2026. A total of 31,126,081 shares of Common Stock were eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. There were 26,521,762 shares of Common Stock represented at the Annual Meeting by valid proxies or voted at the meeting, which was approximately 85.2% of the shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and which constituted a quorum. Set forth below are the proposals voted upon at the Annual Meeting, which are more fully described in the Proxy Statement in connection with the Annual Meeting, and the final voting results tabulated by the Company’s tabulator, Corporate Election Services, and the results of each …

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

In the company's wordsOn February 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the key outcomes of the Annual Meeting, including the election of Thomas A. Gebhardt, Aleta W. Richards, David A. Schawk and Francis S. Wlodarczyk to the Board, the approval by the Company’s shareholders of the proposals to amend the Current Articles, and the appointment of J. Michael Nauman to serve as Chairman of the Board as described in the Proxy Statement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsEntry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 11, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Eighth Amendment (the “Eighth Amendment”) to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company and the banks party thereto (the “Credit Facility”). Pursuant to the Eighth Amendment, the aggregate principal amount available under the revolving credit facility is reduced to $700 million from $750 million. The Eighth Amendment provides that the aggregate amount available under the revolving credit facility will be reduced in the event of the sale or other disposition of …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information set forth in items 1.01 above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03. 1

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared documents (Item 9.01)

Attached documents only, such as a press release.

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.