# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000923184
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-209353
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 11299
**Document Hash:** 3710521b08e0e1b1ef1e9e5aee918743
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-209353.hdr.sgml**: 20260506

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-209353

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260506

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260506

**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:** 26949630

**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

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☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12.

## MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
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Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

☒ No fee required.

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| ![LOGO](g1221541111.jpg)  | <br> **Matthews Asia Funds**<br> Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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## PLEASE VOTE TODAY – WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE
May 5, 2026

Dear Shareholder:

**Your Fund still needs <u>your</u> voting participation.** Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned until May 19. To proceed with the important business of **Matthews Asia Funds**, <u>we must have shareholder participation in this special meeting.</u>

**As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we have not received your proxy vote.** 

***If you have already voted, thank you very much,* and please disregard this notice.**

We apologize for the follow-up, but **it is urgent** that we hear back from you.

Sincerely,

![LOGO](g1221542222.jpg)

Mark W. Headley

President of Matthews Asia Funds

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 from 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 listed on the enclosed proxy card.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **Vote** **Online**. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed 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.

The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "**FOR**" the proposals.

<br> **THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS**<br> **MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL MEETING.**<br>

NOBO/Reg

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| ![LOGO](g1221541111.jpg)  | <br> **Matthews Asia Funds**<br> Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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May 5, 2026

Dear Shareholder:

**Your Fund still needs <u>your</u> voting participation.** Today, the 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders has been adjourned to May 19. To proceed with the important business of **Matthews Asia Funds**, <u>we must have shareholder participation in this special meeting.</u>

**As of the time of this mailing, our records show that we have not received your proxy vote.** 

***If you have already voted, thank you very much,* and please disregard this notice.**

We apologize for the follow-up, but **it is urgent** that we hear back from you.

Sincerely,

![LOGO](g1221542222.jpg)

Mark W. Headley

President of Matthews Asia Funds

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 listed on the enclosed proxy card.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **Vote** **Online**. You may cast your vote online by visiting the Internet address listed 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.

The Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "**FOR**" the proposals.

<br> **THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS**<br> **MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS SPECIAL MEETING.**<br>

OBO