{"url_path":"/sec/cik-0000923184/proxy/2026-05-15/000119312526226236","section_key":"body","section_title":"DEFA14A body","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"DEFA14A","doc_date":"2026-05-15","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923184/0001193125-26-226236-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-226236","cik":"0000923184","ticker":null,"issuer_name":"MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/923184/0001193125-26-226236-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000923184","primary_entity_name":"MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS"},"word_count":373,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"DEFA14A\n1\nd156923ddefa14a.htm\nFORM DEFA14A\n\nForm DEFA14A\n\n**UNITED STATES**\n\n**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**\n\n**Washington, D.C. 20549**\n\n**SCHEDULE 14A**\n\n**Proxy\nStatement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the**\n\n**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**\n\nFiled by the Registrant  ☒\n\nFiled by a party\nother than the Registrant  ☐\n\nCheck the appropriate box:\n\n☐\n\nPreliminary Proxy Statement\n\n****☐********\n\n**Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule\n14a-6(e)(2))**\n\n☐\n\nDefinitive Proxy Statement\n\n☒\n\nDefinitive Additional Materials\n\n☐\n\nSoliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12.\n\n**MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS**\n\n**(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)**\n\n**(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)**\n\nPayment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):\n\n☒\n\nNo fee required.\n\n☐\n\nFee paid previously with preliminary materials\n\n☐\n\nFee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules\n14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11\n\n**MATTHEWS ASIA FUNDS**\n\n**IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER VOTE**\n\n**Your Prompt Response is Essential**\n\n**Important Reminder—Your Vote is Needed**\n\nDear Valued Shareholder,\n\nThis additional\ncommunication is being sent to obtain your proxy vote for the Special Meeting of Matthews Asia Funds on May 19, 2026. **As of this mailing, we have not yet received your vote.**\n\nTo proceed with the meeting, participation from shareholders representing a majority of outstanding shares is required. **Your participation is essential.**\n\nIf shareholders do not approve a New Agreement for each\nFund, Matthews will no longer be authorized to serve as the Fund’s investment adviser. In that event, the Board would need to consider alternative arrangements for the Funds.\n\n**Shareholders who have already voted have overwhelmingly supported the proposal.** However,\nit is still critical that we achieve sufficient shareholder participation to establish a quorum and conduct the meeting.\n\n**Please Provide Your Voting Instructions Today******\n\nCall\n**1-877-536-1560**to speak with a representative who can quickly\nrecord 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.\n\nThe\ncall takes only a few moments, and our team is ready to assist you. Thank you for your prompt attention.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDeepa Damre Smith\n\nVice President, Matthews Asia Funds\n\n**YOUR INVESTOR ID IS: 01234567891**\n\nSecurity ID: 12345678  \n\nHousehold ID: 01234567891  \n\n**matthewsasia.com******  Matthews Asia Funds | Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94111"}