Matthews International (MATW) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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):

April 30, 2015

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 30, 2015, Matthews International Corporation issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2015. 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 April 30, 2015, 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

and Secretary

Date: May 1, 2015