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Matthews International (MATW) director granted 5,556 restricted share units

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Matthews International director Francis Wlodarczyk received a grant of 5,556 restricted share units (RSUs) as equity compensation. The award was made under the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Director Fee Plan and gives him a contingent right to receive an equal number of Class A common shares.

The RSUs were sized using a reference price of $25.23, calculated as the mean of the highest and lowest sales prices of the Class A common stock on the Nasdaq on the grant date. The award generally vests on March 12, 2028, when the RSUs are scheduled to convert into shares, and following this grant he directly holds 5,556 RSUs.

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Routine RSU grant to a director, compensation-related and not a market trade.

Director Francis Wlodarczyk acquired 5,556 restricted share units as a grant/award, not through an open-market purchase. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock, aligning his compensation with shareholder value.

The grant value was determined using a reference price of $25.23, based on the mean of that day’s high and low trading prices. The units generally vest on March 12, 2028, creating a multi-year retention and incentive horizon. This is a standard governance practice and does not signal active buying or selling.

Insider Wlodarczyk Francis
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Share Units 5,556 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 5,556 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Award of restricted share units made under the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Director Fee Plan subject to the agreement entered into under the Plan. Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock. The number of restricted share units issued by the Issuer to the Reporting Person was calculated based on $25.23, which represents the mean of the highest and lowest sales prices per share of the Issuer's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Exchange on the date of issuance. The award generally vests on March 12, 2028 at which point the units will be converted to an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wlodarczyk Francis
(Last) (First) (Middle)
TWO NORTHSHORE CENTER
(Street)
PITTSBURGH PA 15212
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP [ MATW ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units $0(1) 03/12/2026 A 5,556(2) (3) (3) Class A Common Stock 5,556(3) $0 5,556 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award of restricted share units made under the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Director Fee Plan subject to the agreement entered into under the Plan. Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock.
2. The number of restricted share units issued by the Issuer to the Reporting Person was calculated based on $25.23, which represents the mean of the highest and lowest sales prices per share of the Issuer's Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Exchange on the date of issuance.
3. The award generally vests on March 12, 2028 at which point the units will be converted to an equal number of shares of the Company's Class A common stock.
Remarks:
The Power of Attorney dated June 20, 2025 was filed on March 10, 2026, in Form 4, and is incorporated herein by reference.
/s/ Brian D. Walters (Attorney-in-Fact) 03/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Matthews International (MATW) director Francis Wlodarczyk report on this Form 4?

Director Francis Wlodarczyk reported receiving a grant of 5,556 restricted share units. These units are a form of equity compensation that can convert into 5,556 shares of Matthews International Class A common stock if vesting conditions are met.

Is the MATW Form 4 for Francis Wlodarczyk a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Wlodarczyk received 5,556 restricted share units at a price of $0.00 per unit under the company’s 2019 Director Fee Plan, consistent with standard non-employee director equity awards.

How many restricted share units did Francis Wlodarczyk receive from Matthews International?

He received 5,556 restricted share units. Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Matthews International’s Class A common stock upon vesting, giving him potential ownership of 5,556 shares if all units convert.

How was the size of Francis Wlodarczyk’s MATW restricted share unit award determined?

The number of restricted share units was calculated using $25.23 as a reference price. This figure represents the mean of the highest and lowest sales prices of Matthews International Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Exchange on the grant date.

When do Francis Wlodarczyk’s restricted share units from Matthews International vest?

The award generally vests on March 12, 2028. At that time, the 5,556 restricted share units are scheduled to convert into an equal number of Matthews International Class A common shares, assuming all vesting conditions under the plan are satisfied.

How many MATW restricted share units does Francis Wlodarczyk hold after this transaction?

Following this reported transaction, he directly holds 5,556 restricted share units. These units are derivative securities that, upon vesting on March 12, 2028, are expected to convert into 5,556 shares of Matthews International Class A common stock.