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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): November 17, 2016
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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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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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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 17, 2016, Matthews International Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its earnings for fiscal 2016. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 17, 2016, the Company also 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 December 12, 2016 to stockholders of record November 28, 2016. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
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 November 17, 2016, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |
99.2 | | Press Release, dated November 17, 2016, 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: November 17, 2016
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated November 17, 2016, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |
99.2 | | Press Release, dated November 17, 2016, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |