---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000063296-26-000011"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MATW"
cik: "0000063296"
company_name: "MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:07:52.442743+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Matthews Q1 GAAP EPS $1.39 vs loss of $0.11; debt reduced $174M, $300M notes redeemed

## Summary
- GAAP EPS $1.39 vs loss of $0.11 a year ago; adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed at least $180M.
- Consolidated debt reduced by $174M; redeemed $300M of 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2027.
- Closed sale of warehouse automation business for $225.4M cash with gain; also exited European packaging.
- Memorialization segment sales up on Dodge Co. acquisition, pricing, and volume; Industrial Technologies sales declined.
- Propelis (SGK JV) reported solid results; cost synergy target ~$60M; strategic alternatives review ongoing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000063296-26-000011
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MATW
- cik: 0000063296
- company_name: MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000006329626000011/0000063296-26-000011-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000006329626000011/matw-20260203.htm

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