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September 4, 2026 12:45 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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Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

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Definitive Proxy Statement

 

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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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YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUESTED

MATTHEWS EMERGING MARKETS EX CHINA ACTIVE ETF

 

Dear Shareholder:

We have been trying to reach you regarding your investment in the Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF.

We would like to speak with you regarding an important matter. The call will only take a moment, and no confidential information is required. Please call us toll-free at 1-800-713-9960. Our representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

When you call, please reference your investor ID listed below.

We appreciate your time and attention and thank you for your investment in the Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF.

Sincerely,

 

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Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

 

 

 

INVESTOR ID: 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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Matthews Asia Funds

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550

San Francisco, CA 94111

YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUESTED

[    ], 2026

Dear Valued Shareholder:

Your vote is important. We recently mailed you a proxy package for the upcoming special meeting of the Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF, scheduled for October 14, 2026.

Our records indicate that, as of the date of this letter, we have not yet received your proxy voting instructions.

Please take a moment to cast your vote today. Every vote is important and it is critical that shareholders submit their proxy voting instructions before the upcoming special meeting.

The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal described in the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card. A copy of the proxy statement is available at vote.proxyonline.com/matthewsasia/docs/EMexChina.pdf.

Please take a moment to vote today and help ensure that the Fund’s operation can continue. Thank you for your prompt attention.

Sincerely,

 

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Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

 

 

Here are three convenient methods for voting your proxy:

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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


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