Matthews International

Matthews International Corp. engages in the provision of brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies. It operates through the following segments: Memorialization, Industrial Technologies, and SGK Brand Solutions. The Memorialization segment consists of bronze and granite memorials, and other memorialization products, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment for the cemetery and funeral home industries. The Industrial Technologies segment includes marking and coding equipment and consumables, industrial automation products and order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking, and conveying consumer, and industrial products. The SGK Brand Solutions segment consists of brand management, pre-media services, printing plates and cylinders, engineered products, imaging services, digital asset management, merchandising display systems, and marketing and design services for the consumer goods and retail industries. The company was founded by John Dixon Matthews in 1850 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Matthews International (MATW) reports strong Q1 results and eyes growth opportunities

Matthews International (MATW) delivered a robust performance in Q1 2023, driven by the Industrial Technology segment and strong energy business growth.
While facing challenges in the European market, the company is focused on capitalizing on opportunities for growth and maintaining success in key segments.
With consolidated sales growth expected to continue and reaffirmed EBITDA projections, Matthews International remains optimistic about its performance in 2023.

Matthews International excels in Q2 2023 with strong sales growth

Matthews International delivered a robust performance in Q2 2023, driven by strong sales growth and operational improvements. Despite challenges in the SGK brand solution segment, the company remains optimistic about future prospects and is actively managing its debt levels.

Matthews International reports robust Q3 earnings amidst segment challenges

Matthews International delivered a strong Q3 performance with notable sales and EBITDA growth.
While facing challenges in certain segments, the company demonstrated financial stability and commitment to shareholders.
Opportunities exist for revenue growth, margin enhancement, and strategic realignment to drive future success.
Overall, a positive quarter with areas for improvement to sustain growth and profitability.

Matthews International (MATW) reports robust Q4 performance and growth strategies

Matthews International (MATW) delivered a strong performance in Q4 2023, marked by revenue growth, improved profitability, and enhanced financial stability.
The company's focus on debt reduction, cash flow generation, and strategic acquisitions positions it well for sustainable growth and value creation.
While facing challenges such as segment-specific sales fluctuations and market uncertainties, Matthews International remains resilient and adaptive.
Opportunities for expansion through acquisitions, innovation, and market diversification pave the way for future growth and competitive advantage.

Matthews International reports mixed Q1 results, eyes growth opportunities

Matthews International's Q1 2024 performance showed mixed results with sales growth in key segments but challenges in the Energy segment. The company is focusing on growth opportunities, including energy solutions and cremation business, while addressing financial performance concerns.

Matthews International reports mixed Q2 performance, focuses on debt reduction

Matthews International's Q2 2024 performance showcased strengths in Memorialization and SGK Brand Solutions, with challenges in Industrial Technologies.
The company aims to reduce debt, improve leverage ratio, and launch new products, presenting opportunities for growth and financial stability.
Despite facing some headwinds, Matthews International remains focused on operational improvements and strategic initiatives for future success.

Matthews International addresses challenges, focuses on cost reduction and growth

Matthews International navigated challenges in Q3 2024, focusing on cost reduction, debt reduction, and segment-specific strategies to address performance issues.
Despite headwinds in the Industrial Technologies segment, positive outcomes in Memorialization and SGK segments highlight the company's diversified portfolio strength.
Strategic financial management, confidence in legal matters, and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividends underscore Matthews International's resilience and long-term focus.

Matthews International reports mixed Q4 results, focuses on cost control

Matthews International's Q4 2024 performance saw a decline in sales but met EBITDA expectations.
The company demonstrated strengths in debt reduction and dividend growth.
Challenges were evident in the Industrial Technologies and Energy Solutions segments.
Opportunities lie in cost control, innovation, and continued debt reduction efforts.

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Matthews International Corp. engages in the provision of brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies. It operates through the following segments: Memorialization, Industrial Technologies, SGK Brand Solutions, and Corporate and Non-Operating. The Memorialization segment consists of bronze and granite, and other memorialization products, caskets, cremation, and incineration equipment. The Industrial Technologies segment includes marking and coding equipment and consumables, industrial automation products, and order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking, and conveying consumer, and industrial products. The SGK Brand Solutions segment focuses on brand management, pre-media services, printing plates and cylinders, engineered products, imaging services, digital asset management, merchandising display systems, and marketing and design services for the consumer goods and retail industries. The Corporate and Non-Operating segment refers to cash and cash equivalents, investments, deferred income taxes, and corporate headquarters' assets. The company was founded by John Dixon Matthews in 1850 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Nominations Follow Years of Stock Price Underperformance, Unacceptable Capital Allocation, Poor Execution, and Excessive Spending at Matthews Believes Director Candidates Have the Skills, Experience, and Commitment to Shareholders Required  to Enhance Long-Term Value Calls for a New, Credible CEO and a Refreshed, Declassified Board Committed to Holding Management Accountable NEW YORK , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital") and certain of its affiliates (collectively "Barington" or "we"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that beneficially owns approximately 2% of the outstanding common stock of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company"), today announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its nomination of Ana B.

Barington Capital Group Files Preliminary Proxy Statement For Nomination of Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda for Election to the Matthews International Board of Directors

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Are Investors Undervaluing Matthews International (MATW) Right Now?

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement in response to the recent statement and nomination notice the Company has received from Barington Capital Group (“Barington”):

Matthews International Responds to Barington Capital and Affirms Board and Management's Focus on Driving Long-Term Value Creation

Calls for Prompt Replacement of CEO Joseph C. Bartolacci Following 18 Years of Unacceptable Capital Allocation, Dismal Share Price Performance, Poor Execution and Excessive Spending Believes Company Must Also Reduce Indebtedness, Explore Options to Divest Underperforming Businesses and Improve Corporate Governance to Unlock Trapped Value Nominates Three Directors with Strong Boardroom Skills and Experience as Well as Proven Track Records of Creating Long-Term Value for Shareholders NEW YORK , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P.

BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP SENDS LETTER TO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTING URGENT NEED FOR NEW LEADERSHIP

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Should Value Investors Buy Matthews International (MATW) Stock?

Matthews International Corporation reported strong earnings, with cost control and deleveraging progress, despite issues in the EV market and marketing limitations for battery technology. The launch of new products like the laser product and Acxiom, along with cost reductions, are expected to drive future growth and profitability in 2025. Memorialization business showed margin improvement and EBITDA growth, benefiting from inventory costing dynamics and cost-cutting measures, despite sales declines.

Matthews International: Signs Of Deleveraging And Margin Improvement

MATW's fourth-quarter performance is impacted by ongoing customer delays in its energy business, but its cost reduction program is showing strong progress.

Matthews International Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Bill Wilson - Senior Director-Corporate Development Joe Bartolacci - President and CEO Steve Nicola - CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Moore - CJS Securities Liam Burke - B. Riley Securities Justin Bergner - Gabelli Colin Rusch - Oppenheimer Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Matthews International Fourth Quarter and Year-End Fiscal 2024 Financial Results.

Matthews International Corporation (MATW) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Highlights : 4 th Quarter consolidated sales of $446.7 million; $1.80 billion for fiscal 2024 Outstanding debt reduced by $53.8 million during the quarter Cost reduction actions progressing well Company sets adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2025 Webcast:    Friday, November 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Matthews International Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock, representing an increase to the Company's quarterly dividend rate.

Matthews International Increases Quarterly Dividend

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Matthews International Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Matthews International faces challenges due to an outstanding Tesla lawsuit casting a pall, but historically low stock levels present a potential buying opportunity as operating metrics may improve. The company's memorialization business shows promise with expected Q4 improvements, lapping declining death rates and tough comparisons. Industrial technology struggles with stalled EV battery equipment orders, but new product launches and backlog liquidation could drive consolidation in results.

Matthews International: Lawsuit Risks Loom, But Inflection Point Could Be Near

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (the “Company”) today announced a proposed private offering of senior secured second lien notes due 2027 (the “Notes”). At or prior to the closing of the offering of the Notes, the Company intends to amend its senior credit facility to, among other things, permit the Notes to be secured by a second priority lien on substantially all of our and certain of our domestic subsidiaries' assets, and the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries intend to enter into a second amended and restated pledge and security agreement pursuant to which the Company and such subsidiaries will grant to the secured parties under the senior credit facility a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company's and such subsidiaries' assets.

Matthews International Announces Proposed Private Offering of Senior Notes

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Bill Wilson - Senior Director-Corporate Development Joe Bartolacci - President and CEO Steve Nicola - CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Moore - CJS Securities Justin Bergner - Gabelli Operator Greetings, and welcome to Matthews International Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Matthews International Corporation (MATW) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Matthews International (MATW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.74 per share a year ago.

Matthews International (MATW) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Outstanding debt reduced by $12.6 million during the quarter 3 rd Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.06; non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.56 SGK Brand Solutions segment reports sales growth for the quarter Energy storage sales impacted by customer delays Company announces cost reduction initiatives Webcast: Friday, August 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2024.

Matthews International Reports Results for Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter

PITTSBURGH, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.24 per share on the Company's common stock.

Matthews International Declares Quarterly Dividend

PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) today announced plans to release its third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Matthews International Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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PITTSBURGH, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW). On Friday evening, June 14, 2024, Tesla filed a complaint in Federal District Court in the Northern District of California. The claims stated in this threadbare complaint are utterly without merit and we intend to vigorously defend the matter. Notably, the complaint vaguely references trade secrets, but fails to identify even one trade secret that Tesla purportedly disclosed to Matthews. We are continuing to evaluate this complaint and may pursue legal remedies.

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PITTSBURGH, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced that the company is scheduled to participate in B. Riley Securities 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The presentation materials utilized during the conference will be available on the investor relations website of Matthews' website at www.matw.com.

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