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Matthews International Corp. filings document operating results, material events and governance matters for a Pennsylvania corporation whose Class A common stock trades under MATW on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Recent Form 8-K disclosures furnish quarterly earnings releases and teleconference materials, dividend declarations and Regulation FD updates related to its Memorialization and Industrial Technologies businesses.
The filing record also covers credit facility amendments, compensation and transition agreements, director fee plan approvals, annual meeting voting results, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and arbitration-related disclosures concerning proprietary dry battery electrode solutions. These filings describe the company’s capital structure, board and compensation governance, financing arrangements and recurring business events.
Matthews International Corp (MATW) reported equity transactions by its President and CEO, who is also a director. On November 14, 2025, 60,000 time-based restricted share units vested and were converted into an equal number of shares of Class A common stock, increasing his directly held shares to 611,047. On the same date, 26,094 shares were surrendered to the company at $24.93 per share to cover tax withholding, leaving 584,953 Class A shares directly owned.
In the derivative table, 60,000 restricted share units were marked as exercised or converted, with 90,000 derivative securities remaining beneficially owned after that transaction. On November 17, 2025, the executive received an award of 145,800 additional restricted share units at a stated price of $0 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. For this new grant, 40% is scheduled to vest on November 17, 2028, while the remaining 60% vests based on the company achieving specified return on invested capital and stock price appreciation metrics, with performance units converting at 50% to 200% of target or being forfeited if thresholds are not met.
Matthews International (MATW) executive Brian D. Walters, EVP, Group President, Memorial, reported equity award activity involving the company’s Class A common stock. On November 14, 2025, 9,200 time-based restricted share units vested and converted into an equal number of shares. On the same date, 4,002 shares were withheld and disposed of at $24.93 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 104,144 directly held shares.
On November 17, 2025, he received a new grant of 28,500 restricted share units under the company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. In general, 40% of this grant vests on November 17, 2028, 30% depends on achieving Return on Invested Capital metrics, and 30% depends on stock price appreciation, with performance-based units settling at 50% to 200% of target if the performance thresholds are met and being forfeited if they are not.
Matthews International Corp (MATW) reported an insider equity transaction by its CFO and Treasurer. On November 14, 2025, time-based restricted share units converted into 15,200 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0, increasing his directly owned stake. On the same date, 6,611 shares of Class A common stock were sold to the company at $24.93 per share to cover tax withholding related to this vesting. After these transactions, the executive directly owned 196,570 shares of Class A common stock. The filing notes that a Power of Attorney dated September 4, 2025, is on file authorizing the attorney-in-fact to sign on the reporting person’s behalf.
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary Brian D. Walters reported equity transactions involving the company’s Class A common stock. On November 14, 2025, 8,000 time-based restricted share units converted into an equal number of shares at an exercise price of $0, increasing his directly held shares to 83,267. On the same date, 3,504 shares were sold to the company at $24.93 per share to cover tax withholding on the vesting, leaving him with 79,763 shares owned directly. On November 17, 2025, he received a new grant of 24,000 restricted share units at an exercise price of $0 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, all held directly.
For this new award, 40% of the units are scheduled to vest on November 17, 2028, while 30% may vest based on return on invested capital metrics and another 30% based on stock price appreciation. Performance-based units will convert into shares using a factor from 50% to 200% depending on achievement of targets, and any units that fail to meet the ROIC or stock price thresholds by the end of the performance period will be forfeited.
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) reported insider equity activity by its Chief Information Officer on a Form 4. On November 14, 2025, 2,400 time-based restricted share units vested and converted into the same number of Class A common shares at an exercise price of $0. On the same date, 1,044 shares were sold back to the company at $24.93 per share to cover tax withholding related to the vesting, leaving the officer with 17,969 directly owned shares. On November 17, 2025, the officer received a new award of 7,150 restricted share units under the company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, with 40% vesting on November 17, 2028 and the remaining 60% tied to return on invested capital and stock price performance targets.
Matthews International (MATW) reported insider equity activity for its SVP of Human Resources. On November 14, 2025, 2,400 time-based restricted share units vested and converted into the same number of Class A common shares at an exercise price of $0. To cover tax withholding on this vesting, 1,044 shares were transferred to the company at $24.93 per share, leaving the executive with 9,978 Class A shares held directly.
The executive also received a new award of 12,430 restricted share units under the company’s Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. In general, 40% of this grant vests on November 17, 2028, 30% vests based on return on invested capital metrics, and 30% vests based on stock price appreciation, with performance portions convertible at 50% to 200% of target depending on goal achievement.
Matthews International Corporation executive reports RSU vesting and tax share sale. On November 14, 2025, an executive vice president of Matthews International Corp. (MATW) had 6,160 time-based restricted share units convert into an equal number of shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0. To cover tax withholding related to this vesting, 2,679 shares were sold to the company at a price of $24.93 per share. After these transactions, the reporting person directly owned 10,938 shares of Class A common stock and held 9,240 restricted share units as derivative securities.
Matthews International Corporation agreed to sell all equity interests of its wholly owned subsidiary, Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC, to Duravant LLC for approximately $230 million. The consideration includes $223.3 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities, subject to customary post‑closing adjustments tied to cash, debt, transaction expenses, and a net working capital true‑up based on an agreed enterprise value of $230 million.
The deal was unanimously approved by Matthews’ Board and includes customary covenants, a required internal Restructuring, and non‑compete/non‑solicit provisions. Closing conditions include obtaining required approvals under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act, accuracy of representations, completion of the Restructuring, performance of obligations, and no material adverse effect on the business. Either party may terminate if the transaction has not closed by January 31, 2026 (with limited extensions tied to regulatory approvals, not beyond 120 days from signing). The Buyer will obtain representations and warranties insurance.
Matthews International Corporation agreed to sell all equity interests of its wholly owned subsidiary, Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC, to Duravant LLC for approximately $230 million. The consideration includes $223.3 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities, subject to customary post‑closing adjustments tied to cash, debt, transaction expenses, and a net working capital true‑up based on an agreed enterprise value of $230 million.
The deal was unanimously approved by Matthews’ Board and includes customary covenants, a required internal Restructuring, and non‑compete/non‑solicit provisions. Closing conditions include obtaining required approvals under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act, accuracy of representations, completion of the Restructuring, performance of obligations, and no material adverse effect on the business. Either party may terminate if the transaction has not closed by January 31, 2026 (with limited extensions tied to regulatory approvals, not beyond 120 days from signing). The Buyer will obtain representations and warranties insurance.
Alvaro Garcia Tunon, a director of Matthews International Corp (MATW), received 422 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) under the companys 2019 Director Fee Plan on 08/25/2025. Each DSU is economically equivalent to one share of Class A common stock and will be paid in common stock in accordance with the reporting persons deferral election or the plan. The 422 DSUs were issued as dividend equivalent rights at no cash cost to the director (price $0), increasing his reported direct beneficial ownership to 33,535 shares of Class A common stock. This filing reflects a routine equity-based director compensation event rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Matthews International Corporation announced a planned chief financial officer transition. Longtime CFO and Treasurer Steven F. Nicola informed the company on August 18, 2025 that he intends to retire effective December 31, 2025, and the Board acknowledged his many years of service.
The Board appointed Daniel E. Stopar, age 57, as the next Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, with duties expected to transition to him on December 1, 2025. Stopar has been the company’s Senior Vice President, Operations Controller & Head of Global Business Services since October 2020 and previously served as Vice President, Operations Controller.
Stopar will receive a Board-determined salary aligned with his new role, be eligible for annual and long-term incentive compensation under existing Matthews incentive and equity plans, and participate in standard employee benefit plans and a change-in-control agreement consistent with other executives. The company stated there are no arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions tied to his selection. A press release detailing the transition is included as Exhibit 99.1.