Current Report · Items 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
Middleby Corporation
Regulation FD Disclosure · Other Events
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.…
Filed Jun 29, 2026Accepted Jun 29, 2026, 4:40 PM EDTCIK 769520Accession 0001193125-26-288597
Company context
The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in commercial foodservice solutions. The well-known Middleby brands develop and manufacture a broad portfolio of innovative products for commercial kitchens worldwide. Middleby serves a diverse customer base with equipment and technology offerings that include cooking, warming, beverage, ice and IoT while proudly showcasing its advanced foodservice solutions in five state-of-the-art Middleby Innovation Kitchens across North America and Europe. For more information about Middleby, please visit www.middleby.com.
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MIDDLEBY Corp · 8-K · Filed 2026-06-29
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Common Stock
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Classification
- COMMON
- Status
- Current
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Context: duration_2026-06-29_to_2026-06-29
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Item 7.01Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
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 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
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.
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EX-99.1 (by filename) d135201dex991.htmEX-99.1
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d135201dex991.htm
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Middleby Announces that Midera Food Processing Enters into $1 Billion Credit Agreement
Elgin, Ill. - June 29, 2026 - The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced that in connection with the previously announced spin-off of its Food Processing business, Midera Food Processing, Inc. (“Midera”) has entered into a five-year, $1.0 billion credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”)
with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and other financial institutions and lenders, consisting of a $750 million U.S. dollar revolving credit facility and a $250 million multi-currency revolving credit facility.
“The new Credit Agreement gives us ample capacity to execute on our acquisition-driven growth strategy as we transition to a stand-alone public
company,” said Mark Salman, incoming Chief Executive Officer of Midera. “With our diversified portfolio of leading brands, strong global customer relationships, and comprehensive total line solutions, we’re positioned to be the
acquiror of choice in a fragmented market while continuing to invest in innovation and operational excellence. This level of commitment from our le…
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