Form 8K for first quarter 2007 press release
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):
January 18, 2007



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 January 18, 2006, Matthews International Corporation issued a press release announcing its earnings for the first fiscal quarter of 2007. 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 January 18, 2007, 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: January 19, 2006