Form DEFA14A MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL

July 8, 2026 12:55 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

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Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

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Definitive Proxy Statement

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12.

MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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Matthews Asia Funds

 

Matthews Asia Innovators Fund

 

Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF

 

Matthews China Small Companies Fund

 

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550

 

San Francisco, CA 94111

 

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Very Important Reminder—We Need Your Vote for the Separate Special Meeting

Dear Valued Shareholder,

This additional communication is being sent to obtain your proxy vote for the separate special meeting that is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.

As of this mailing, we have not yet received your vote. To proceed with the meeting, participation from shareholders representing a majority of outstanding shares is required. Your participation is essential.

Please Provide Your Voting Instructions Today

Call 1-800-207-2872 to speak with a representative who can quickly record your vote. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

The call takes only a few moments, and our team is ready to assist you. Thank you for your prompt attention.

Sincerely,

 

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Deepa Damre Smith

 

Vice President, Matthews Asia Funds

 

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YOUR INVESTOR ID IS:01234567891   

Security ID: 12345678

 

Household ID: 01234567891

 

  matthewsasia.com    Matthews Asia Funds | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94111


LOGO  

Matthews Asia Funds

 

Matthews Asia Innovators Fund

 

Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF

 

Matthews China Small Companies Fund

 

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550

 

San Francisco, CA 94111

FOLLOW-UP NOTICE

REGARDING THE SEPARATE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF

THREE MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS

June 18, 2026

Dear Valued Shareholder:

We are close to securing the required shareholder votes for a separate special meeting that is being held only for Matthews Asia Innovators Fund, Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF, and Matthews China Small Companies Fund.

This additional special meeting is to seek shareholder approval for a proposed change to each respective Fund’s sub-classification from “diversified” to “non-diversified.” For the reasons listed in the proxy statement previously sent to you, The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” these proposals.

We need your voting instructions as soon as possible. Please take a moment to do this for us today.

Sincerely,

 

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Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

 

 

Here are four convenient methods for voting your proxy:

 

  1.

Vote by Phone with a Representative. You may cast your vote by telephone with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-877-297-1744. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time.

 

  2.

Vote by Touch-tone Phone. You may cast your vote by telephone using an automated system by calling the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card.

 

  3.

Vote Online. You may cast your vote online by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website.

 

  4.

Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided.

NOBO


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Matthews Asia Funds

 

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550

 

San Francisco, CA 94111

 

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Very Important Reminder—Your Vote is Needed

Separate Special Meeting for:

 

   

Matthews Asia Innovators Fund

 

   

Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF

Dear Valued Shareholder,

Although we have received your voting instructions for the Special Meeting involving the complex-wide MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS, we have not yet received your vote for the separate Special Meeting of the Matthews Asia Innovators Fund and Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A SEPARATE SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO CHANGE EACH FUND’S CLASSIFICATION FROM “DIVERSIFIED” TO “NON-DIVERSIFIED.”

Please Provide Your Voting Instructions Today

Call 1-800-207-2872 to speak with a representative who can quickly record your vote. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

The call takes only a few moments, and our team is ready to assist you. Thank you for your prompt attention.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

 

Deepa Damre Smith

 

Vice President, Matthews Asia Funds

 

LOGO

 

 

 

YOUR INVESTOR ID IS:01234567891   

Security ID: 12345678

 

Household ID: 01234567891

 

  matthewsasia.com    Matthews Asia Funds | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94111


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