PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Incorporation ("Matthews" and/or the "Company") announced today the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with its proposed sale of its interest in SGK Brand Solutions ("SGK") to a newly formed entity created by affiliates of SGS & Co ("SGS"), which will combine SGK and SGS. The parties anticipate a closing next quarter, subject to the receipt of remaining outstanding regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. About Matthews InternationalMatthews International Corporation is a global provider of memorialization

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company"), celebrating its 175th year of continuous operation, today announced that, based on preliminary vote results provided by its proxy solicitor following the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Matthews' shareholders have voted to elect all three of the Company's director nominees – Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman – to the Company's Board of Directors. "We appreciate the constructive dialogue that we've had with our shareholders and want to thank them for their feedback and support," said Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Chair of the Boar

ISS Finds "the Board Should Have Already Taken Steps to Install These Provisions, Rather Than Ignoring Them Until the Final Stage of a Proxy Contest" ISS Notes that "Without Further Board Change at This Meeting, Pending Decisions About Board Composition and Other Important Matters Will Remain Subject to the Influence of Directors Who Enabled the Disappointing Circumstances Culminating in This Proxy Contest" Recommends Shareholders Vote "WITHHOLD" on Matthews' Nominees Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman Barington Capital Urges Shareholders to Follow the UNANIMOUS Recommendations of ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones by Voting "FOR" the Election of ALL of its Nominees NE

Sidoti initiated coverage of Matthews with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $60.00

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Failure to Elect All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees Will Lead to Short-Term Oversight by Individuals Who Have No Knowledge of Matthews' Businesses Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and "WITHHOLD" on Barington's Director Nominees PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today outlined the key reasons to vote on the WHITE proxy card for all three of the Company's director nominees – Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman. Not only does Matthews have the right strategy and the right team in place – with changes mad

Mr. Gebhardt Brings Significant Experience in Batteries and EV Technology Solutions Gregory Babe to Resign from Board, Effective Immediately PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that Thomas Gebhardt has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. As previously announced on January 24, 2025, Gregory S. Babe informed Matthews that he would not stand for re-election to the Company's Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As a result of the addition of Mr. Gebhardt to the Matthews Board, Mr. Babe has resigned from the Board, effec

Announces Transition of Board Chair and Future Appointment of Independent Director with Significant Battery and EV Technology Experience; New Director to be Appointed in the Near-Term Commits to Declassification of the Board and Other Governance Changes PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced a Board refreshment plan and corporate governance enhancements in furtherance of its commitment to enhance long-term shareholder value. Board Chair Transition The Matthews Board of Directors intends to effect an orderly transition of the Board Chair role. The Board will appoint a new independent Board Chair by

Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Financial Highlights: Company maintains outlook for fiscal 2025 (subject to the completion of the SGK Brand Solutions (SGK) transaction)Positive arbitration ruling affirms Company's right to sell its DBE solutionsCost reduction program on trackRegulatory filings for SGK transaction initiated; continue to expect transaction to be completed by mid-2025 with proceeds applied substantially to debt reductionWebcast: Friday, February 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025. In discussin

GAMCO Asset Management Endorses Matthews' Director Nominees Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and "WITHHOLD" on Barington's Director Nominees PITTSBURGH, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today issued a letter to its shareholders highlighting significant shareholder support and reiterating the Board's commitment to long-term shareholder value. The full text of the letter is pasted below: February 3, 2025 Dear Matthews Shareholder: Over Matthews' rich 175-year history, we have evolved, through innovation and investment, complementary and m

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable February 24, 2025 to stockholders of record February 10, 2025. About Matthews International Corporation Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of industrial technologies, memorialization products and brand solutions. The Industrial Technologies segment includes the design, manufacturing, service and sales of high-tech custom energy storage solutions; product identification and warehouse automation te

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