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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-276741"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MIDD"
cik: "0000769520"
company_name: "MIDDLEBY Corp"
filed_at: "2026-06-22T12:15:07+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-22T12:20:30.248534+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Middleby Board approves spin-off of Midera Food Processing; distribution ratio 1:1

## Summary
- Distribution of all Midera shares to Middleby holders at ratio of 1 Midera share for each MIDD share.
- Record date is June 26, 2026; distribution effective July 6, 2026.
- Midera expected to trade when-issued under MFPVV starting June 26, regular-way under MFP on July 7.
- Spin-off expected to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
- Middleby shares will trade ex-distribution under MIDDV from June 26 through distribution date.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-276741
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MIDD
- cik: 0000769520
- company_name: MIDDLEBY Corp
- filed_at: 2026-06-22T12:15:07+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/769520/000119312526276741/0001193125-26-276741-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/769520/000119312526276741/d887362d8k.htm

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