MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025

Feb 3, 2025

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On February 3, 2025, Matthews International Corporation (the “Company”) updated its internal employee intranet site and website www.matw.com/investors, which contain information relating to the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including a letter to shareholders issued on the same date (the “Shareholder Letter”). A copy of the updated intranet and website content, including the Shareholder Letter, can be found below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEE SHAREHOLDERS Your Board of Directors and management team are focused on enhancing the value of your investment in Matthews. At the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for February 20,2025, you will have a critical decision to make regarding the composition of the Company’s Board that impacts the future of the Company and the value of your investment. The following information explains what you need to know and do: Shareholder Letter (February_], 2025). Committed to Shareholder Value Creation Definitive Proxy. Statement Shareholder Letter (January_12, 2025). Shareholder Letter (January.10, 2025). Frequently Asked Questions (January 13, 2025)

Important Information for Shareholders Your Board of Directors and Management Team are focused on enhancing the value of your investment in Matthews. At the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, you will have a critical decision to make regarding the composition of the Company’s Board that impacts the future of the Company and the value of your investment. The following information explains what you need to know and do: Shareholder Letter (February 3, 2025) Committed to Shareholder Value Creation Definitive Proxy Statement Shareholder Letter (January 22, 2025) Shareholder Letter (January 10, 2025) Frequently Asked Questions (January 13, 2025)