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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): April 20, 2017
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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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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 20, 2017, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 2017 to stockholders of record May 1, 2017. 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 | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated April 20, 2017, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |
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: April 20, 2017
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated April 20, 2017, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |