John D. Turner, Matthews International Corporation current Chairman of the Board, has attained the mandatory retirement age and will retire from the Board at the Annual Meeting to be held on February 17, 2022. The Board of Directors and management of the Company express their sincerest gratitude to Mr. Turner for his service on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Turner's expertise and leadership have been invaluable to the Company during his tenure as a director and Chairman of the Board.