A leading market position in the branding and memorialization industries. A solid track record of acquiring and integrating acquisitions. Low cyclicality of the memorialization industry. Exposure to the highly fragmented brand-management industry. The company is active on the acquisition front, with leverage fluctuating in the 4x-5x range. However, we project that leverage will remain below 4.5x in the long term. Funds from operations (FFO) to net adjusted debt of around 16% for 2018. Annual free operating cash flow (FOCF) of approximately $185 million in 2018. Our stable outlook on Matthews International Corp. reflects our expectation that the company will continue to have revenue growth in the mid-to-high single digits and EBITDA margins of 15%-16% in the coming years. We expect
...(Editor's Note: This article, originally published Sept. 10, 2018, misstated the financial policy score in the rating score snapshot. The score is neutral (no impact). A corrected version follows.)...
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Matthews International Corp. – 2019/09/27 – US$ 500.00
Research Update: Matthews International Outlook Revised To Negative On Underperformance; 'BB' Rating Affirmed – 2020/02/05 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: Matthews International Corp. Ratings Affirmed On Cash Flow And Debt Reduction; Outlook Negative – 2021/02/04 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: Matthews International Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable On Deleveraging – 2021/11/30 – US$ 225.00
Matthews International Corp. – 2022/12/13 – US$ 500.00
Research Update: Matthews International Corp. Assigned 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating, Outlook Stable; Debt Ratings Assigned – 2017/11/27 – US$ 225.00
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