# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000923184
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-218975
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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**Document Hash:** 4aafa2b79fa18d0bf6b80101a9101793
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-218975.hdr.sgml**: 20260512

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-218975

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 7

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260512

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260512

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000923184

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-08510
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26967610

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** FOUR EMBARCADERO CENTER
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 550
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94111
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8007898742

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** FOUR EMBARCADERO CENTER
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 550
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94111

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### MATTHEWS PACIFIC TIGER FUND (Series ID: S000001029)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002785 | Investor Class Shares      | MAPTX           |
| C000093221 | Institutional Class Shares | MIPTX           |

### MATTHEWS CHINA FUND (Series ID: S000001032)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002790 | Investor Class Shares      | MCHFX           |
| C000093224 | Institutional Class Shares | MICFX           |

### MATTHEWS JAPAN FUND (Series ID: S000001033)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002791 | Investor Class Shares      | MJFOX           |
| C000093225 | Institutional Class Shares | MIJFX           |

### MATTHEWS ASIA INNOVATORS FUND (Series ID: S000001034)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002792 | Investor Class Shares      | MATFX           |
| C000093226 | Institutional Class Shares | MITEX           |

### MATTHEWS ASIA GROWTH FUND (Series ID: S000001035)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002793 | Investor Class Shares      | MPACX           |
| C000093227 | Institutional Class Shares | MIAPX           |

### MATTHEWS INDIA FUND (Series ID: S000001036)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000002794 | Investor Class Shares      | MINDX           |
| C000093228 | Institutional Class Shares | MIDNX           |

### MATTHEWS ASIA DIVIDEND FUND (Series ID: S000013856)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000038018 | Investor Class Shares      | MAPIX           |
| C000093229 | Institutional Class Shares | MIPIX           |

### MATTHEWS EMERGING MARKETS SMALL COMPANIES FUND (Series ID: S000023269)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000068052 | Investor Class Shares      | MSMLX           |
| C000093230 | Institutional Class Shares | MISMX           |

### Matthews China Innovators Fund (Series ID: S000032816)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000101279 | Investor Class Shares      | MCSMX           |
| C000195803 | Institutional Class Shares | MICHX           |

### MATTHEWS EMERGING MARKETS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FUND (Series ID: S000049136)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000154925 | Investor Class Shares      | MASGX           |
| C000154926 | Institutional Class Shares | MISFX           |

### Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Series ID: S000068521)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000219129 | Investor Class Shares      | MEGMX           |
| C000219130 | Institutional Class Shares | MIEFX           |

### Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (Series ID: S000076755)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                  | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000236790 | Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF | MEM             |

### Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF (Series ID: S000076756)

| Class ID   | Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000236791 | Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | MINV            |

### Matthews China Active ETF (Series ID: S000076757)

| Class ID   | Class Name                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000236792 | Matthews China Active ETF | MCH             |

### Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF (Series ID: S000079342)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000240350 | Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF | MEMX            |

### Matthews Korea Active ETF (Series ID: S000080170)

| Class ID   | Class Name                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000241856 | Matthews Korea Active ETF | MKOR            |

### Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF (Series ID: S000081862)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245019 | Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF | EMSF            |

### Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF (Series ID: S000081863)

| Class ID   | Class Name                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245020 | Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | ASIA            |

### Matthews India Active ETF (Series ID: S000081864)

| Class ID   | Class Name                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245021 | Matthews India Active ETF | INDE            |

### Matthews Japan Active ETF (Series ID: S000081865)

| Class ID   | Class Name                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245022 | Matthews Japan Active ETF | JPAN            |

### Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF (Series ID: S000081866)

| Class ID   | Class Name                        | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000245023 | Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | ADVE            |

### Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF (Series ID: S000083828)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                     | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000247849 | Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF | MEMS            |

### Matthews China Innovators Active ETF (Series ID: S000083829)

| Class ID   | Class Name                          | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000247850 | Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | MCHS            |

**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** 

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ **Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))** 

☐ 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)** 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

☒ No fee required.

☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials

☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

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**YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUESTED**

Dear Shareholder:

We have been trying to contact you about <u>your investment in the Matthews Asia Funds</u>.

**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 contact us toll-free at 1-800-581-3783** from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday, or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Please contact us as soon as possible and at the time of the call reference your investor ID listed below.

Thank you for your attention to this request—we deeply appreciate your investment with Matthews Asia Funds.

Sincerely,

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Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

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| **INVESTOR ID: 01234567891** | Security ID: 12345678<br>Household ID: 01234567891 |

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<br> **THIS LETTER RELATES TO YOUR**<br> **INVESTMENT WITH MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**<br>

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

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| ![LOGO](g1242531111.jpg)  | <br> **Matthews Asia Funds**<br> Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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**YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUESTED** 

March 30, 2026

Dear Valued Shareholder:

**We need your help.** We recently mailed you a proxy package for the upcoming special meeting of the **Matthews Asia Funds** scheduled to be held on April 14, 2026. As a shareholder of the Funds, your proxy vote is very important to the outcome of this meeting and the business of the Funds.

**We are sending you this follow-up letter because our records indicate that as of the date above, your proxy voting instructions have not been recorded. <u>Please help us by casting your vote today.</u>** 

It is critical to the continued operation of the Funds that proxy votes be cast in time for the upcoming special meeting. The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote **"FOR"** the proposals, which are listed in both the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card(s). A copy of the proxy statement can be viewed at **vote.proxyonline.com/matthewsasia/docs/proxy.pdf**.

Please help us proceed with the business of the Funds. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

![LOGO](g1242532222.jpg)

Mark W. Headley

President of the Trust

Here are **three convenient methods for voting your proxy:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Vote by Mail**. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed
proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided.

OBO

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<br> **MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS IS TRYING TO REACH YOU** <br>

Dear Shareholder:

We have been trying to contact you about your investment in the **Matthews Asia Funds**.

**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 contact us toll-free at 1-800-581-3783** from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday, or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. <br>

Please contact us as soon as possible and at the time of the call reference your investor ID listed below. If you have called since this mailing was sent, thank you for your attention to this matter.

We deeply appreciate your investment with Matthews Asia Funds.

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| Sincerely,<br> ![LOGO](g124253g0512064933916.jpg) <br> **Mark W. Headley**<br> **President of the Trust** | ![LOGO](g124253g67f32.jpg)  |  |
| **INVESTOR ID: 01234567891** |  | Security ID: 12345678 |
|  |  | Household ID: 01234567891 |

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<br> **THIS LETTER RELATES TO YOUR**<br> **INVESTMENT WITH MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**<br>

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

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| ![LOGO](g1242531111.jpg)  | <br> **Matthews Asia Funds**<br> Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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## NOTICE OF MEETING ADJOURNMENT
April 14, 2026

Dear Valued Shareholder:

**We *still* need your help.** We adjourned the April 14<sup>th</sup> special meeting of **Matthews Asia Funds** to Tuesday, May 5<sup>th</sup> to provide more time for our shareholders who have not yet cast their important votes. <u>Our records indicate that as of the date of this mailing we have not yet received your proxy voting instructions.</u>

As a shareholder of the Funds, your proxy vote is very important to the outcome of this meeting and the business of the Funds. **Please take a moment to cast your vote today.** It is critical to the continued operation of the Funds that proxy votes be cast in time for the upcoming adjourned special meeting.

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| Sincerely,<br> ![LOGO](g1242532222.jpg) <br> Mark W. Headley<br> President of the Trust | ![LOGO](g124253g67f32.jpg)  |

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The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote **"FOR"** the proposals, which are listed in both the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card(s). A copy of the proxy statement can be viewed at **vote.proxyonline.com/matthewsasia/docs/proxy.pdf**.

Here are **four convenient methods for voting your proxy:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **Vote by** **Phone with a Representative**. You may cast your vote by telephone
with a proxy representative by calling toll-free 1-800-713-9960. Representatives are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 10
p.m. Eastern time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

<br> **THIS LETTER RELATES TO YOUR**<br> **INVESTMENT WITH MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**<br>

NOBO-REG

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| ![LOGO](g1242531111.jpg)  | <br> **Matthews Asia Funds**<br> Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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April 14, 2026

Dear Valued Shareholder:

**We *still* need your help.** We adjourned the April 14<sup>th</sup> special meeting of **Matthews Asia Funds** to Tuesday, May 5<sup>th</sup> to provide more time for our shareholders who have not yet cast their important votes. <u>Our records indicate that as of the date of this mailing we have not yet received your proxy voting instructions.</u>

As a shareholder of the Funds, your proxy vote is very important to the outcome of this meeting and the business of the Funds. **Please take a moment to cast your vote today.** It is critical to the continued operation of the Funds that proxy votes be cast in time for the upcoming adjourned special meeting.

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| Sincerely,<br> ![LOGO](g1242532222.jpg) <br> Mark W. Headley<br> President of the Trust | ![LOGO](g124253g67f32.jpg)  |

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The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote **"FOR"** the proposals, which are listed in both the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card(s). A copy of the proxy statement can be viewed at **vote.proxyonline.com/matthewsasia/docs/proxy.pdf**.

Here are **three convenient methods for voting your proxy:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Vote by Mail**. You may cast your vote by signing, dating, and mailing the enclosed
proxy card(s) in the prepaid return envelope provided.

<br> **THIS LETTER RELATES TO YOUR**<br> **INVESTMENT WITH MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**<br>

OBO

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Dear Shareholder:

<u>If you have not yet called us</u> regarding your investment in the **Matthews Asia Funds**, please take a moment to call us today. **We can be reached at 1-877-536-1560** from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday, or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. <br>

This is regarding your important proxy voting instructions for the adjourned special meeting of shareholders. <br>

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| Sincerely,<br> ![LOGO](g1242532222.jpg) <br> **Mark W. Headley**<br> **President of the Trust** | ![LOGO](g124253g67f32.jpg)  |  |
| **INVESTOR ID:** 01234567891 |  | Security ID: 12345678<br> Household ID: 01234567891 |

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<br> **THIS LETTER RELATES TO YOUR**<br> **INVESTMENT WITH MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**<br>

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