Form 4: Matthews CEO Converts RSUs, Sells Shares for Tax

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Matthews International CEO Joseph C. Bartolacci converted performance-based restricted share units into 90,000 shares and sold 39,141 shares for tax withholding.

Better than expectedPerformance-based restricted share units vested at a 200% rate, indicating that the company significantly exceeded its return on invested capital performance targets.

Summary

  • Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and CEO, and a Director of Matthews International Corp (MATW), reported changes in his beneficial ownership.
  • On November 20, 2025, 45,000 performance-based restricted share units (RSUs) vested and converted into 90,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The conversion rate was 200%, indicating strong return on invested capital performance.
  • Following the conversion, 39,141 shares of Class A Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $25.1 per share to cover tax withholding obligations.
  • After these transactions, Mr. Bartolacci beneficially owns 635,812 shares of Class A Common Stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The vesting of performance-based restricted share units at a 200% rate is a strong positive indicator of the company's financial performance and management's effectiveness in achieving targets. The subsequent sale for tax withholding is a standard procedure and does not detract significantly from the positive signal.

Positives

  • Performance-based restricted share units vested at a 200% rate, indicating strong achievement of return on invested capital targets by the company.
  • The vesting demonstrates successful execution against key performance indicators, reflecting positively on management's performance.

Negatives

  • A significant number of shares (39,141) were sold, although this was explicitly stated to cover tax withholding on the RSU vesting, which is a common practice.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the 200% RSU conversion rate as a positive signal regarding the company's operational and financial performance, potentially increasing confidence in management.

Key Dates

DateDescription
08/22/2025Date of the Power of Attorney for filing SEC forms.
11/18/2025Date the Power of Attorney was filed.
11/20/2025Vesting date for performance-based restricted share units and transaction date for share acquisition and disposition.
11/24/2025Signature date of the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

MATW, Matthews International, Form 4, Insider Transaction, RSU Vesting, Stock Sale, CEO, Joseph C. Bartolacci, Performance-Based Equity

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