Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

This filing reports the initial statement of beneficial ownership for Michael J. Whitehead, President and CEO of MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP (MATW). The filing, dated August 31, 2026, indicates that Mr. Whitehead has no direct or indirect ownership of company securities at this time. A Power of Attorney dated August 31, 2026, is included with the filing, signed by Brian D. Walters as Attorney-in-Fact.