UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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):
May 9, 2006
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 0-9115 | 25-0644320 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Two NorthShore Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5851
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (412) 442-8200
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On May 10, 2006, Matthews International Corporation (“Matthews”) announced the election of Robert G. Neubert to the Matthews Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 10, 2006, issued by Matthews International Corporation. |
SIGNATURES
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.
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By Steven F. Nicola
Steven F. Nicola
Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer
Date: May 10, 2006