Matthews International Corporation

Corporate Office

Two NorthShore Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5851

Phone: (412) 442-8200

Fax: (412) 442-8290

PRESS RELEASE

Release date: January 17, 2013 Contact: Steven F. Nicola

Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer
412-442-8262

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL REPORTS EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2013 FIRST QUARTER