Question 1

What does Matthews International do?

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Matthews International has built its continued success by offering products and services of unmatched quality.

Question 2

In what sectors does Matthews International operate?

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Matthews International operates in Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Design.

Question 3

How many companies has Matthews International acquired?

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Matthews International has made 27 acquisitions between 1996-2025, with a total disclosed deal value of $1.1B.

Question 4

What companies are owned by Matthews International?

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Companies acquired by Matthews International include The Dodge Company, R+S Automotive, Olbrich, Equator, RAF Technology, Ungricht, Dornbusch Engraving, Aurora Casket Company, and 19 more.

Question 5

What are Matthews International's major acquisitions?

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Matthews International's largest acquisitions include Schawk ($577.0M, 2014), Aurora Casket Company ($214.0M, 2015), Saueressig GmbH ($91.2M, 2008), The Dodge Company ($57.0M, 2025).

Question 6

What is Matthews International's largest acquisition?

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Matthews International's largest disclosed acquisition is Schawk for $577.0M (2014).

Question 7

What was Matthews International's first acquisition?

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Matthews International's first recorded acquisition was Industrial Equipment and Engineering Company in 1996 for $9.0M.

Question 8

What was Matthews International's most recent acquisition?

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Matthews International's most recent acquisition is The Dodge Company, announced May 2025 for $57.0M.

Question 9

What is the average deal size for Matthews International acquisitions?

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The average disclosed deal size for Matthews International acquisitions is $101.6M.

Question 10

What is the median deal size for Matthews International acquisitions?

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The median disclosed deal size for Matthews International acquisitions is $41.0M. The median is often lower than the average because a few very large deals pull the average up.

Question 11

How much has Matthews International spent on acquisitions?

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Matthews International has spent at least $1.1B across its disclosed acquisitions (of 27 total deals; some prices are undisclosed).

Question 12

Which sector has Matthews International spent the most on?

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Matthews International has committed the most disclosed capital to Advertising companies — about $577.0M across its deals in that sector.

Question 13

What sectors does Matthews International usually acquire in?

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Matthews International most frequently acquires companies in Manufacturing, Funerals, Consumer Goods.

Question 14

In which sector has Matthews International made the most acquisitions?

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Matthews International has made the most acquisitions in the Manufacturing sector.

Question 15

In which year did Matthews International make the most acquisitions?

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Matthews International made the most acquisitions in 2012, with 3 deals.

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