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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2018
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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PENNSYLVANIA | 0-09115 | 25‑0644320 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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TWO NORTHSHORE CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA | 15212‑5851 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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(412) 442-8200 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 15, 2018, Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews") issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 15, 2018, Matthews posted to the Company's website (www.matw.com/investor) its earnings teleconference presentation which includes selected financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. This information, including exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this Form 8-K in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| | Press Release, dated November 15, 2018, issued by Matthews International Corporation |
| | Matthews International Corporation earnings teleconference presentation for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
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| By: | /s/ Steven F. Nicola | |
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| | Steven F. Nicola | |
| | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary | |
Date: November 16, 2018