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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-228450"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MATW"
cik: "0000063296"
company_name: "MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T00:59:30.437395+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Matthews International issues $300M 8.625% notes due 2027, redeems existing 2025 notes

## Summary
- Issued $300M aggregate principal of 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due October 1, 2027.
- Proceeds combined with credit facility borrowings used to redeem all outstanding 5.250% Senior Notes due 2025 on Oct 24, 2024.
- Notes pay interest semi-annually starting April 1, 2025; callable at 104.313% in 2025, par thereafter.
- Indenture restricts additional debt, dividends, asset sales, etc.; investment-grade ratings trigger covenant suspension.
- CEO says offering oversubscribed, provides flexibility for strategic plans and maintains financial stability.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-228450
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MATW
- cik: 0000063296
- company_name: MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2024-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 1.02, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000119312524228450/0001193125-24-228450-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000119312524228450/d873825d8k.htm

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