[8-K] Matthews International Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Matthews International Corporation (MATW) filed a Form 8-K to disclose a routine capital return action. On 30 Jul 2025 the Board declared a $0.25 quarterly cash dividend on its Class A common stock. The dividend will be paid 25 Aug 2025 to shareholders of record as of 11 Aug 2025. No other material items were reported.

Positive

• Continuous dividend at $0.25/share reinforces management’s commitment to stable shareholder returns and implies ongoing cash-flow resilience.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity Income Analyst

TL;DR — Routine dividend; signals cash-flow steadiness, limited immediate impact.

The $0.25 distribution is consistent with MATW’s recent quarterly payouts, suggesting stable free cash flow and an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns. The announcement does not alter growth outlook or capital structure. Unless the market expected a change in the dividend level, the filing is largely informational. I view it as neutral for valuation and modestly supportive for income-focused investors.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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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): July 30, 2025

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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Pennsylvania			0-09115			25-0644320
(State or other jurisdiction of			(Commission			(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)			File Number)			Identification No.)

Two Northshore Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5851

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(412) 442-8200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par value

MATW

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 30, 2025, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable August 25, 2025 to stockholders of record August 11, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated July 30, 2025 issued by Matthews International Corporation.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

			MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
			(Registrant)
			By:			/s/ Steven F. Nicola
						Steven F. Nicola
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date: August 1, 2025

FAQ

What dividend did Matthews International (MATW) declare?

MATW declared a $0.25 per-share quarterly cash dividend.

When is the MATW dividend payable?

The dividend will be paid on August 25, 2025.

What is the record date for MATW's August 2025 dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by August 11, 2025 to receive the payment.

Did MATW announce any other material events in the 8-K?

No, the filing only covers the dividend declaration; no other material events were reported.

Is the $0.25 dividend a change from prior quarters?

The filing does not indicate a change; the amount is consistent with recent quarterly dividends.