Matthews International Corporation

MATW

Reporting person: Board of Directors of Matthews International Corporation(group)

Matthews International 2026 Annual Meeting – Board vs. Barington Proxy Contest

Contested meetinghigh confidence

Contest Strategydissident slate, solicitors, demands

Contested annual

What's being contested

Board seats

IssuerMatthews International Corporation (MATW)

Issuer solicitor—

Reporting personBoard of Directors of Matthews International Corporation (group)

Dissident solicitorGeorgeson LLC

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Dissident slate (4)

Thomas A. Gebhardt
Aleta W. Richards
David A. Schawk
Francis S. Wlodarczyk

Primary demands

board refreshment
execution of strategic alternatives review
portfolio simplification
deleveraging and balance sheet strengthening
shareholder value protection

Advisors

No advisor data on record for this deal.

Sources

SEC Filing

This is a preliminary proxy statement filed by Matthews International Corporation's Board of Directors for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board is soliciting votes for four director nominees (Thomas A. Gebhardt, Aleta W. Richards, David A. Schawk, and Francis S. Wlodarczyk) against three nominees being proposed by dissident Barington. The contest centers on board composition and strategic direction following the Company's ongoing portfolio review and divestitures.

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