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8-K filed August 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET ticker MATW CIK 0000063296
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Matthews appoints Michael Whitehead as CEO effective Aug 31, 2026

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP

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Departed

Joseph C. Bartolacci

Director
MATW · MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
Effective
2026-08-31
Successor
Michael J. Whitehead
Filed
August 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company
Departed

Joseph C. Bartolacci

President and Chief Executive Officer
MATW · MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
Effective
2026-08-31
Successor
Michael J. Whitehead
Filed
August 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company
Appointed

Michael J. Whitehead

President and Chief Executive Officer
MATW · MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
Effective
2026-08-31
Filed
August 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
On August 11, 2026 , the Board appointed Michael J. Whitehead, age 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Mr. Whitehead as a director on the Board, to become effective on August 31, 2026
Appointed

Michael J. Whitehead

Director
MATW · MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
Effective
2026-08-31
Filed
August 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
On August 11, 2026 , the Board appointed Michael J. Whitehead, age 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Mr. Whitehead as a director on the Board, to become effective on August 31, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Joseph C. Bartolacci departed as Director at MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Action
resign
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company
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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Joseph C. Bartolacci departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Action
retire
Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
Joseph C. Bartolacci, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, informed Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews” or the “Company”) of his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and resign as a director of the Company
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael J. Whitehead was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Action
appointed
Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exact text from the filing
On August 11, 2026 , the Board appointed Michael J. Whitehead, age 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Mr. Whitehead as a director on the Board, to become effective on August 31, 2026
View on SEC.gov
Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael J. Whitehead was appointed as Director at MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

Action
appointed
Role
Director
Exact text from the filing
On August 11, 2026 , the Board appointed Michael J. Whitehead, age 52, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Mr. Whitehead as a director on the Board, to become effective on August 31, 2026
View on SEC.gov

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