MIDD: Company disclosure · Other company developments

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 29, 2026, in connection with The Middleby Corporation’s (the “Company”) previously announced transaction to separate its food processing business, Midera Food Processing, Inc., into a standalone public company (the “Spin-off”), the Company issued a press release announcing, among other things, entry by Midera into a credit agreement. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously announced, Middleby is expected to distribute all of the issued and outstanding shares of Midera common stock to the holders of record of Company common stock at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Time) on July 6, 2026. In connection with the anticipated consummation of the Spin-off and entry into the credit agreement on June 29, 2026, the borrower thereunder used borrowings under the credit facilities and cash on hand to make a distribution to Middleby Marshall Inc., a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, of $233 million. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press R