Matthews International reaches agreement with Barington; activist nominees to withdraw
Matthews International agreed on January 15, 2026 that Barington Capital and related parties will withdraw their proposed Board nominees for the 2026 annual meeting. The company will make a one-time lump sum payment to reimburse Barington for certain fees and expenses, and the filing does not state the amount. The Barington parties will also vote their shares in line with the Board's recommendations and accept restrictions on proxy solicitation, shareholder proposals and director nominations through the 2028 annual meeting.
Key points
- Barington parties withdraw their proposed director nominees for the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders
- Company agrees to a one-time lump sum payment to reimburse Barington's fees and expenses; the filing gives no dollar amount
- Barington parties to vote their shares per Board recommendations through the Company's 2028 annual meeting
- Company says the agreement follows engagement on its ongoing strategic review and corporate governance changes
The filing
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