Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in

Entry 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…

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 Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-looking Information Any forward-looking statements contained…

CEO — Joseph C. Bartolacci: The CEO is retiring as part of a planned succession process with an internal successor already appointed, indicating orderly transition rather than a sudden loss.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On 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.

President and CEO — Joseph C. Bartolacci: Mr. Bartolacci is retiring as President and CEO with a planned transition process.

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 by specific reference in such a filing. Forward-looking Information Any forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8…

Regulation FD Disclosure On 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.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On 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.

Regulation FD Disclosure On 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.

Group President, Memorialization — Steven D. Gackenbach: Mr. Gackenbach will transition from full-time Group President to a part-time Senior Advisor role with continued benefits and compensation.

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Entry 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 $7…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in items 1.01 above is incorporated by reference into this

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.

Regulation FD Disclosure On January 28, 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 February 23, 2026 to stockholders of record February 9, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On January 15, 2026, Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. (“Barington Equity”), Barington Companies Investors, LLC, Barington Capital Group, L.P., Barington Companies Management, LLC, LNA Capital Corp. and James A. Mitarotonda (collectively, the “Barington Parties”), pursuant to which the Barington Parties agreed to withdraw their proposed nomine…

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On December 31, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), Matthews International Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”), completed the sale of its interests in Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Matthews (the “Transferred Entity”), and certain related assets to Duravant LLC (the “Buyer”) pursuant to the terms of an Equity Purchase Agreement dated as of Novem…

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.

Regulation FD Disclosure On November 19, 2025, 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 December 15, 2025 to stockholders of record December 1, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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 Matthew…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information set forth under

Regulation FD. On November 13, 2025, Matthews issued a press release announcing the execution of the Purchase Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. 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…

CFO — Steven F. Nicola: The CFO is retiring with a named internal successor (Daniel E. Stopar) already appointed, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2025, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.