MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL REPORTS RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2026 SECOND QUARTER (Form 8-K)

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL REPORTS RESULTS FOR

FISCAL 2026 SECOND QUARTER

Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Financial Highlights:

•Memorialization reports higher sales and adjusted EBITDA

•Arbitrator reaffirms Matthews' right to develop, produce, market and sell proprietary dry battery electrode solutions to third parties

•Propelis JV achieves key milestone toward executing on synergy targets

•Bond refinancing and reduced debt drive lower recurring interest expense

•Company maintains outlook for fiscal 2026

•Webcast: Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m., 203-518-9843

PITTSBURGH, PA, April 30, 2026 - Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026.

In discussing the results for the Company's fiscal 2026 second quarter, Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated:

"We are pleased with our operating results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter. While our GAAP earnings were unfavorably impacted by unusual charges and amortization, we are happy to report non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share growth this quarter compared to last year despite recent divestitures. The Memorialization segment reported higher sales and adjusted EBITDA, and the Product Identification business also delivered higher sales. Although we continue to experience challenges in our energy storage solutions business, customer interest remains very strong. Corporate and other non-operating costs also declined meaningfully compared to last year. We continue to work on additional cost reduction plans to scale our structure as post-divestiture support obligations expire over the coming quarters."

"Sales for the Memorialization segment for the fiscal 2026 second quarter were higher than a year ago primarily reflecting the recent acquisition of The Dodge Company. This acquisition continues to be nicely accretive to earnings as we leverage the benefits of our Memorialization commercial platform and have already begun to realize cost synergies from integration. Sales volumes of caskets and cemetery memorials declined in the quarter due to lower U.S. casketed deaths. Inflationary price realization offset lower sales volumes of caskets and cemetery memorials in the quarter. The earnings impact of these sales increases and benefits from the segment's ongoing productivity initiatives were significant factors in the segment's improved operating margins."

"The Propelis Group ("Propelis") continues to report solid operating results since formation of the joint venture between our SGK business and SGS in May of 2025. During the quarter, Propelis successfully converted to a new business system platform that is expected to enable the integration of graphic

production work across the global enterprise, activating a significant portion of the estimated $60 million of targeted cost synergies for realization in the second half of calendar 2026. Additionally, we expect Propelis to redeem a portion of preferred shareholders' interests in the second half of our fiscal year."

"The Industrial Technologies segment reported a decline in sales for the fiscal 2026 second quarter. The decrease mainly resulted from the divestiture of the warehouse automation business during the fiscal first quarter of 2026 and challenges in our engineering business, including the impacts of the ongoing Tesla dispute. During the quarter, we received a favorable ruling from an arbitrator again confirming our right to develop, produce, market and sell our proprietary dry battery electrode ("DBE") solutions to third parties. Matthews successfully defeated Tesla's most meaningful claims as the arbitrator issued an interim decision denying the broad injunctive relief requested by Tesla and rejecting Tesla's attempts to prohibit us from selling Matthews' proprietary DBE technology and equipment. Instead, the interim decision includes a narrow injunction preventing Matthews from using certain parts in dry battery electrode machines. Matthews already has replacement parts, and thus the injunction is not expected to materially impede Matthews' operations or sales. Importantly, this most recent ruling provides further clarity for Matthews and its customers on a going forward basis. Interest from other customers in our dry battery electrode solutions remains very strong, and we anticipate will start to convert to orders in the second half of fiscal 2026. The Product Identification business achieved a major milestone during the quarter by recording its first commercial sales of the MPERIA® Axian Inkjet (XIJ) systems. We have received significant customer interest in the new product, and buildout of the supply chain to meet anticipated market demand is ongoing."

"During the fiscal 2026 second quarter, we redeemed $300 million aggregate principal of 8.625% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2027, which has reduced interest expense for the quarter. The refinancing was funded using the proceeds from the recent divestitures of the warehouse automation and European packaging businesses combined with additional borrowings from our existing revolving credit facility."

"The Board, with the support of J.P. Morgan, identified several alternatives for evaluation and consideration toward improving shareholder value and better alignment with the underlying value of the organization. The divestitures of SGK in 2025, and the warehouse automation and European packaging businesses in the first quarter are all outcomes of this effort to simplify Matthews' business structure and enhance shareholder value. The Company's strategic alternatives review remains ongoing."

"For the remainder of fiscal 2026, we expect the Memorialization segment to continue to deliver modest year-to-year sales growth. Additionally, we expect conditions for the engineering business to remain challenging and dependent upon winning substantial new orders. Lastly, our projected share of the Propelis' financial results includes the expectation for significant cost synergies to be executed and realized during the remainder of the year. Based on our results through March 31, 2026, and projections for the remainder of fiscal 2026, we are maintaining our previous earnings guidance of adjusted EBITDA of $180 million (which includes our estimated 40% share of Propelis adjusted EBITDA) for fiscal 2026."

Divestiture of the SGK Business

As previously reported, on May 1, 2025, the Company contributed the SGK business to a newly formed entity, Propelis, in exchange for cash and other consideration. The fiscal 2025 consolidated financial information presented in this release reflects the financial results of the SGK business through the closing date. As a result of the integration process of Propelis and transition to its stand-alone reporting systems, our 40% portion of the financial results of Propelis is reported on a one-quarter lag. Consequently, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company's portion of earnings (losses) for its equity-method investment in Propelis includes the months from October 2025 through December 2025. For the six months ended March 31, 2026, the Company's portion of earnings (losses) for its equity-method investment in Propelis includes the months from July 2025 through December 2025.

The Company's consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal second quarter of 2026 includes approximately a $9.5 million adjusted EBITDA contribution from Propelis. Based on preliminary financial projections provided by Propelis, their current estimate of adjusted EBITDA for the period January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 was $24.8 million. For comparison, our 40% portion of this amount would be $9.9 million. The Company's consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal six months ended March 31, 2026 includes a $22.4 million adjusted EBITDA contribution from Propelis. Based on preliminary financial projections provided by Propelis, their current estimate of adjusted EBITDA for the period October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 was $48.5 million. For comparison, our 40% portion of this amount would be $19.4 million. Please note that these projections are unaudited and subject to review and, as a result, may change.

Webcast

The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its financial and operating results and discuss its corporate strategies and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (203)-518-9843, Conference ID: Matthews. The audio webcast can be monitored at www.matw.com. As soon as available after the call, a transcript of the call will be posted on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.matw.com.

About Matthews International Corporation

Matthews International Corporation operates through two core global businesses - Industrial Technologies and Memorialization. Both are focused on driving operational efficiency and long-term growth through continuous innovation and strategic expansion. The Industrial Technologies segment evolved from our original marking business, which today is a leading global innovator committed to empowering visionaries to transform industries through the application of precision technologies and intelligent processes. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. In addition, the Company also has a significant investment in Propelis, a brand solutions business formed through the merger of SGK and SGS & Co. Propelis delivers integrated solutions including brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Matthews International has over 4,300 employees in 15 countries on four continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.