---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-383796"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MATW"
cik: "0000063296"
company_name: "MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-04T20:59:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-04T21:00:41.280632+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Matthews International amends credit facility: revolver cut to $650M, covenant relief through 2027

## Summary
- Revolving credit facility reduced from $700M to $650M; foreign borrowing capacity cut to $0 from $350M.
- Matthews Europe GmbH released as foreign borrower; no longer party to credit agreement.
- Covenant Relief Period through Dec 31, 2027: leverage ratio max 5.25x to 4.75x, then 4.50x.
- 40% interest in Propelis JV excluded from leverage ratio calculation during relief period.
- No event of default; all other material terms unchanged.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-383796
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MATW
- cik: 0000063296
- company_name: MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-04T20:59:35+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000119312526383796/0001193125-26-383796-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63296/000119312526383796/d182990d8k.htm

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