Matthews International enters transition agreement with Group President Steven Gackenbach

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP

Gackenbach remains full-time Group President through Sep 30, 2026, then part-time Senior Advisor through Jan 2, 2028.
Annual base salary of $562,500 reduced 50% on Oct 1, 2026; bonus target remains 60% of base throughout.
Nov 2026 restricted stock unit grant of $417,525 (62.5% of prior year grant); eligible for retirement election during advisor period.
If elected retirement during advisor period, enters 2-year consulting agreement; change-in-control benefits preserved.
Employment terminates Jan 2, 2028, with potential earlier retirement; all terminations qualify as Qualified Retirement under RSU plan.

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