MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Matthews International Corporation announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.255 per share on its common stock. The press release announcing the dividend was issued July 29, 2026 and disclosed in a Form 8‑K filed July 30, 2026 under Regulation FD. The dividend is payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 10, 2026. The filing is signed by Daniel E. Stopar, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.255 per share (quarterly cash dividend).
• Record date: August 10, 2026.
• Payment date: August 24, 2026.
• Announcement/filing: Press release dated July 29, 2026; Form 8‑K filed July 30, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters
A declared cash dividend is a direct return of cash to shareholders. Eligible holders as of the record date (Aug 10, 2026) will receive the payment on Aug 24, 2026. Income-focused investors may view this as a near-term cash distribution; all shareholders should check their brokerage for the ex-dividend date and confirm eligibility if they plan transactions around these dates.