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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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): February 3, 2026

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania0-0911525-0644320 (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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par valueMATWNasdaq 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 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2026, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first fiscal quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01      Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 3, 2026, Matthews posted to the Company's website (www.matw.com/investors) its earnings teleconference presentation which includes selected financial results for the first 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 set forth by specific reference to this Form 8-K in such a filing.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release, dated February 3, 2026, issued by Matthews International Corporation

99.2 Matthews International Corporation earnings teleconference presentation for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 104Cover 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/ Daniel E. Stopar

Daniel E. Stopar Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date: February 4, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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): November 20, 2025

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania0-0911525-0644320 (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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par valueMATWNasdaq 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 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 20, 2025, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01      Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 20, 2025, Matthews posted to the Company's website (www.matw.com/investors) its earnings teleconference presentation which includes selected financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. 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 set forth by specific reference to this Form 8-K in such a filing.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1 Press Release, dated November 20, 2025, issued by Matthews International Corporation 99.2 Matthews International Corporation earnings teleconference presentation for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 104Cover 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: November 21, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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): November 12, 2025

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

0-09115

25-0644320

(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer 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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Equity Purchase Agreement On November 12, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), Matthews International Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation (“Matthews”) and Duravant LLC (the “Buyer”), entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the Buyer will purchase all of the equity interests of Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Matthews (the “Transferred Entity”) and certain related assets in exchange for approximately $230 million, representing cash consideration of $223.3 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities related to the business of the Transferred Entity, subject to adjustment following the Effective Date based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, indemnification obligations and the final determinations (in accordance with the Purchase Agreement) of the total adjusted consideration for the Transferred Entity (based on an agreed enterprise value of $230 million, plus cash, less debt and transaction expenses and subject to a customary net working capital adjustment measured against a target amount) (the “Consideration” and such sale transaction being, the “Transaction”). The Transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Matthews. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of Matthews regarding the Transferred Entity. Each of Matthews and the Buyer has agreed to certain customary covenants, including, among others and subject in all cases to the terms of the Purchase Agreement: covenants of Matthews relating to the conduct of the Transferred Entity and the related business during the interim period between the Effective Date and the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”); Matthews’ and the Transferred Entity’s obligations to complete certain agreed restructuring activities with respect to the Transferred Entity, related to the Transactions (the “Restructuring”); the obligations of Matthews and the Buyer to use their reasonable best efforts to take all actions and do all things necessary, proper or advisable (subject to certain limitations) to obtain the required approvals to be satisfied as promptly as possible to consummate the Transaction; and non-solicitation and non-competition obligations of Matthews with respect to the business of the Transferred Entity (subject to certain agreed exceptions). Consummation of the Transactions is subject to a number of customary conditions, including, but not limited to: (i) the receipt of all required consents, authorizations and approvals, or expiration or termination of any waiting periods, applicable to the Transactions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Impr