Matthews International Stock (NASDAQ: MATW)

Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) Stock

Matthews International

Matthews International Corp is a personal services company that provides brand solution services, memorialization products, and industrial products in the United States and Europe. The majority of Matthews' revenue is derived from its SGK Brand Solutions business, which provides brand development services, printing equipment, creative design services, and embossing tools to the consumer packaged goods and packaging industries. The company's Memorialization segment, which sells bronze and granite memorials, caskets, and cremation equipment to the cemetery and funeral home industries, also contributes an important amount. Maximum amount of Matthews' revenue is generated from sales made in the North America, while European customers also contribute a sizable percentage.

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Matthews Urges Shareholders To Vote 'For' All Three Of Company's Director Nominees On White Proxy Card And 'Withhold' On Barington's Director Nominees

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) announced on Monday that a U.S. District Court Judge rejected Tesla Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) renewed effort to prevent Matthews from selling its proprietary dry <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43765748/u-s-district-court-judge-once-again-denies-teslas-request-to-block-matthews-international-from-sel" rel="noreferrer noopener">battery electrode (DBE) technology.</a>
This decision, made on February 14, 2025, comes after a series of legal actions taken by Tesla to contest Matthews&#8217; operations involving its DBE solutions.
According to Matthews, the recent court ruling follows an arbitration win in early February that upheld Matthews&#8217; right to sell its DBE technology internationally.
On February 6, 2025, Matthews had already secured a favorable arbitration decision, confirming its ability to continue providing its battery technology to global customers.
Tesla then swiftly filed legal challenges in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, but the court ruled in Matthews&#8217; favor, rejecting Tesla&#8217;s request for a temporary restraining order.
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Just hours after presenting the motion for a temporary restraining order before Judge Edward Davila in California, Tesla filed yet another lawsuit against Matthews in Federal Court.
Matthews stated that Tesla&#8217;s latest complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is meritless and appears to be nothing more than Tesla&#8217;s latest bullying tactic against Matthews.
The company plans to strongly defend its position and pursue additional legal actions against Tesla for what it perceives as wrongful conduct.
Matthews said it developed its DBE solutions more than 25 years ago. The company holds U.S. Patent No. 12,136,727 for the DBE technology.
Matthews began its relationship with Tesla in 2019 as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39362657/tesla-sues-former-supplier-over-trade-secret-theft-seeks-1b-compensation-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> supplier of manufacturing machinery</a>. Matthews said Tesla approached the company five years ago for engineering solutions and access to the company&#8217;s intellectual property and trade secrets.
Price Action: MATW shares closed higher by 3.04% at $25.73 on Friday.
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Tesla Files Fresh Lawsuit Against Matthews After Court Defeat

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Nk3PJU3T-svsw_abx279r3GkSZSr9uN1RfHDqfeYfC1XJqX_5r_JnetexpdYmKD11lQorekwcoijlCMc2EdBlVWFoqz6MI5f2pBT5Y40WQE=">Matthews International Corporation</a> (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that a U.S. District Court Judge has issued an order denying Tesla's renewed request to block Matthews' right to sell its innovative DBE solutions to existing and potential global customers. The Company issued the following statement:
On February 6, 2025, Matthews announced the favorable ruling in arbitration against Tesla, which reaffirmed the Company's right to sell its proprietary dry battery electrode technology ("DBE") to customers around the world. Since that date, Tesla has responded by filing two additional legal attacks – in less than seven days – in the United Stated District Court for the Northern District of California, attempting to re-litigate issues that have already been decided in Matthews' favor.
On Friday, February 14, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila issued an order denying Tesla's request for a temporary restraining order attempting to block Matthews' right to sell its innovative DBE offerings.
Within hours of arguing the temporary restraining order motion before Judge Davila in California, Tesla filed yet another lawsuit in Federal Court against Matthews. Tesla's latest complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California is also meritless and appears to be nothing more than Tesla's latest bullying tactic against Matthews. Matthews will vigorously defend this additional lawsuit while pursuing in parallel claims against Tesla for its wrongful conduct.
Over 25 years ago, before Tesla even existed as a company, Matthews' engineers began the development of breakthrough technology that forms the basis of its DBE solutions which streamline production of lithium-ion batteries and significantly reduce production costs of electric vehicles. It is Matthews' extensive research and development in this area that led to U.S. Patent No. 12,136,727 – not Tesla's. Five years ago, Tesla came to Matthews seeking engineering solutions and access to our valuable intellectual property and trade secrets as well as our global engineering talent.
Matthews, celebrating its 175th year of continuous operation, will continue to vigorously defend against Tesla's unfounded assault on its rights to sell – and further develop – its innovative technology.

Matthews International Says "On Friday, February 14, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Issued An Order Denying Tesla's Request For A Temporary Restraining Order Attempting To Block Matthews' Right To Sell Its Innovative DBE Offerings. Within Hours Of Arguing The Temporary Restraining Order Motion In California, Tesla Filed Yet Another Lawsuit In Federal Court Against Matthews."

Announces Transition of Board Chair and Future Appointment of Independent Director with Significant Battery and EV Technology Experience; New Director to be Appointed in the Near-Term
Commits to Declassification of the Board and Other Governance Changes
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SFJX7Ay6jHTkXej9_hITDjzhileEddYs4lLfwwPG32ggbOeGp3YAYtennQcFxkXxd-r6IB0FAtmaln5LY0DEVNSwPqJBcctAx7z0iT3hsB0=">Matthews International Corporation</a> ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced a Board refreshment plan and corporate governance enhancements in furtherance of its commitment to enhance long-term shareholder value.
Board Chair Transition
The Matthews Board of Directors intends to effect an orderly transition of the Board Chair role. The Board will appoint a new independent Board Chair by the next annual meeting in 2026, and current Board Chair Alvaro Garcia-Tunon will retire from the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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Matthews International Announces Board Chair Alvaro Garcia-Tunon To Retire, New Director To Be Appointed in the Near-Term

Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) has announced its intent to sell the remaining operations within its SGK Brand Solutions segment, which includes its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43725508/matthews-international-to-sell-remaining-operating-businesses-within-sgk-brand-solutions-for-50-mi" rel="noreferrer noopener">European roto-gravure packaging and surface businesses.</a>
Under the letter of intent terms, the company will receive $50 million, primarily in cash, to reduce its debt. This follows a previously announced $350 million transaction for selling its SGK interests, reinforcing Matthews&#8217; strategic shift and financial restructuring.
The transaction will provide Matthews International with additional liquidity to reduce debt, bringing the total upfront consideration for the SGK Brand Solutions divestiture to $400 million. The segment is valued at over $600 million. Once the new entity is fully integrated and the company divests its operating software investment, the total realized value is expected to exceed $700 million.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to the execution of a definitive agreement, buyer financing, and customary regulatory approvals.
&#8220;The sale of the remaining operating businesses within SGK is another step toward a more streamlined business structure and further evidence of our commitment to unlocking the value of our businesses,&#8221; stated Joseph Bartolacci, Chief Executive Officer of Matthews International.
Bartolacci also emphasized that the Board&#8217;s review of strategic alternatives for the company&#8217;s business portfolio remains ongoing, focusing on maximizing shareholder value.
Price Action: MATW shares are trading higher by 3.84% at $25.93 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Matthews International Cashes In: Another $50M Sale Advances Debt Reduction Plan

Under the terms of the LOI, Matthews will receive $50 million of total consideration, predominantly in cash which will be applied directly to repayment of debt.&nbsp;
As previously announced on January 8, 2025, Matthews entered into a definitive agreement under which it will receive $350 million of total upfront consideration in connection with the sale of its interest in SGK.

Matthews Agrees To Sell Remaining Operating Businesses Within SGK Brand Solutions For $50M

Reported Friday, Matthews International Rejects ISS Endorsement Of Barington's Nominees, Highlights Strategic Actions Driving Shareholder Value

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Matthews International shares are trading lower after the company reported Q1 financial results and missed its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.

Matthews International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.23 by 39.13 percent. This is a 62.16 percent decrease over earnings of $0.37 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $401.800 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $426.900 million by 5.88 percent. This is a 10.71 percent decrease over sales of $449.986 million the same period last year.

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Matthews International Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $0.14 Misses $0.23 Estimate, Sales $401.800M Miss $426.900M Estimate

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Matthews International shares are trading higher after the company announced it won its arbitration battle with Tesla.

Matthews International Says It Won Arbitration Against Tesla, Resumes Sales of Advanced Battery Electrode Technology

"This ruling confirms our rights in this groundbreaking technology and re-establishes what we have been saying for years – that we have valuable solutions to support the advancement of dry battery electrode technology," said Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer. "

Matthews Provides Update On Ongoing Business Dispute Involving Tesla; Says It Prevailed In Arbitration, Affirms Right To Sell Dry Battery Electrode Technology

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Earnings Scheduled For February 6, 2025

Barington Capital Says Proxy Advisory Firm Egan-Jones Recommends Matthews Shareholders Vote Gold Proxy Card For All Of Its Nominees

Matthews International Announced That It Has Filed Definitive Proxy Materials With The Securities And Exchange Commission In Connection With Its Upcoming Annual Meeting Of Shareholders Scheduled To Be Held On February 20

Matthews International shares are trading higher after the company announced the sale of its SGK Brand Soltuons for $350 million and will retain a 40% stake in the new entity.

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Matthews International To Sell SGK Brand Solutions For $350M Upfront, Retains 40% Stake In $900M New Entity With SGS Affiliates; Proceeds To Repay Debt, New Entity Targets $50M+ Annual Cost Synergies

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nRHb9twC7c-s5TdKZzxR8U4zMqZGNhsFKx6VkRF2eKA5rk977eRQiM3DFeaG5Cq1EtobGM_gWrEEP8n1c8vOUASmHUyMt9z1ilIp3uTdTUs=">Matthews International Corporation</a> (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"):
Our recent operating results reflect solid performance by our core businesses and demonstrate the resilience of our team in the face of a challenging market environment. As a result of strong execution and oversight by the Matthews Board of Directors and management team, the fundamentals of our businesses and their long-term outlook are strong:
• Memorialization has benefited from pricing actions and several smaller strategic acquisitions, while delivering on cremation and mausoleum-related products that underscore the segment's long-term commitment to diversify its best-in-class offerings within the deathcare industry. Cost control measures taken during the fiscal year have also contributed to an improvement in operating margins. &nbsp;
• SGK recently reported its third consecutive quarter of higher sequential sales and solid margins. Notably, the strategic decision to invest in resources to support the transitioning of components of our core business to an e-commerce digital marketing platform differentiates us from our peers and led to an increase in revenues and organic business opportunities that position us well for 2025. &nbsp;
• Within Industrial Technologies we expect the demand recovery to have a positive impact at the start of our new fiscal year, which should result in meaningful revenue results in the latter part of fiscal 2025 and into 2026. &nbsp;
• Interest in the innovative solutions being offered through our Energy Solutions business remains strong, and we are well positioned both financially and operationally to lead the ongoing transition to electric vehicles through our multi-decade investment in advanced rotary processing technologies and alternative solutions for such technologies.
As previously announced on our fourth quarter earnings call, Matthews has retained J.P. Morgan to support the evaluation of potential strategic alternatives. The Board is dedicated to driving long-term value creation, and the strategic alternatives process is a reflection of that commitment. Importantly, in late November, Matthews also declared its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase since becoming a public company.

Matthews International Responds To Barington Capital; Affirms Board And Management's Focus On Driving Long-Term Value Creation

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Matthews International Announces Significant Governance Enhancements

Barington Capital Responds to Matthews International's Desperate Effort to Manipulate Board Election

U.S. District Court Judge Once Again Denies Tesla's Request to Block Matthews International from Selling Its Innovative Dry Battery Electrode Solutions to Others

Matthews International Appoints Thomas Gebhardt to Board of Directors

Barington Capital Calls on Matthews International Shareholders to Elect Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda to the Matthews Board to Help Restore Good Governance and Drive Value Creation

Barington Capital Strongly Urges Matthews International Shareholders to Protect Their Investment by Electing Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda to the Matthews Board

Matthews International Has the Right Strategy, the Right Board and the Right Management Team to Continue to Drive Long-Term, Sustainable Shareholder Value

Barington Capital Reminds Matthews International Shareholders to Cast Their Vote for Independent, Fresh Perspectives in the Boardroom

Leading Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Reaffirms its Unanimous Recommendation for the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda to the Matthews Board

Matthews International Shareholders Elect All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees at 2025 Annual Meeting

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