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Matthews International Corporation Announces Expiration of HSR Waiting Period
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Incorporation ("Matthews" and/or the "Company") announced today the expiration of the
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[{"type":"text","content":"PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Incorporation (\"Matthews\" and/or the \"Company\") announced today the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with its proposed sale of its interest in SGK Brand Solutions (“SGK”) to a newly formed entity created by affiliates of SGS & Co (“SGS”), which will combine SGK and SGS. The parties anticipate a closing next quarter, subject to the receipt of remaining outstanding regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. About Matthews InternationalMatthews International Corporation is a global provider of memorialization products, industrial technologies, and brand solutions. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets, cremation-related products, and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial Technologies segment includes the design, manufacturing, service and sales of high-tech custom energy storage solutions; product identification and warehouse automation technologies and solutions, including order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking and conveying consumer and industrial products; and coating and converting lines for the packaging, pharma, foil, décor and tissue industries. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leading provider of packaging solutions and brand experiences, helping companies simplify their marketing, amplify their brands and provide value. The Company has over 11,000 employees in more than 30 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services. Forward Looking StatementsAny forward-looking statements contained in this release are included pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies of the Company regarding the future, including statements regarding the anticipated timing and benefits of the proposed joint venture transaction, and may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “believes,” “intend...