---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000063296-26-000056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MATW"
cik: "0000063296"
company_name: "MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:26:24.399818+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Matthews Q2 fiscal 2026: adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed; $300M note redemption

## Summary
- Redeemed $300M of 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2027, lowering interest expense.
- Arbitrator reaffirmed right to sell DBE solutions; narrow injunction on certain parts already replaced.
- Propelis JV achieved key milestone; targeting $60M cost synergies in second half calendar 2026.
- Memorialization segment sales up on Dodge acquisition; Industrial Technologies down on divestiture and Tesla dispute.
- Maintains FY2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $180M, including 40% share of Propelis.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000063296-26-000056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MATW
- cik: 0000063296
- company_name: MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000006329626000056/0000063296-26-000056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000006329626000056/matw-20260430.htm

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