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): April 21, 2016
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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PENNSYLVANIA
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0-09115
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25‑0644320
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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Incorporation or organization)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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TWO NORTHSHORE CENTER, PITTSBURGH, PA
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15212‑5851
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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(412) 442‑8200
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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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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 21, 2016, Matthews International Corporation issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable May 16, 2016 to stockholders of record May 2, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit
Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 21, 2016, issued by Matthews International Corporation.
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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.
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Steven F. Nicola
Steven F. Nicola
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Date: April 22, 2016
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated April 21, 2016, issued by Matthews International Corporation.
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