MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (NASDAQ:MATW) Files An 8-K Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Certain statements in this Form 8-K, including statements regarding the pending acquisition, are “forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks and uncertainties.These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including those factors set forth in Matthews’ public filings. These documents contain and identify important factors that could cause the actual results for Matthews on a consolidated basis to differ materially from those contained in Matthews’ forward-looking statements. This list of factors is not intended to be exhaustive. Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this announcement, and Matthews disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements.

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About MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (NASDAQ:MATW)

Matthews International Corporation is a provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial technologies. The Company operates through three segments: SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. The SGK Brand Solutions segment provides brand development, deployment and delivery (consisting of brand management, printing plates and cylinders, pre-media services and imaging services for consumer packaged goods and retail customers, merchandising display systems, and marketing and design services). The Memorialization segment manufactures and markets a line of memorialization products used primarily in cemeteries, funeral homes and crematories. The Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures and distributes a range of marking, coding and industrial automation solutions, order fulfillment systems and related consumables.