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Middleby Marshall (MFPVV) transfers 45,222,349 Midera Food shares to parent

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Middleby Marshall Inc., a ten percent owner of Midera Food Processing, Inc., reported an internal restructuring transaction involving its common stock holdings. On July 5, 2026, Middleby Marshall distributed 45,222,349 shares of Midera common stock to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After this distribution, Middleby Marshall reported holding 0 shares of Midera common stock.

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Large internal share transfer shifts Midera ownership within the Middleby group.

The filing shows Middleby Marshall Inc. distributing 45,222,349 shares of Midera Food Processing common stock to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation. The transaction is coded as “J” for other acquisition or disposition, indicating a restructuring-type move rather than a market trade.

Following the distribution, Middleby Marshall reports holding 0 shares, so the direct ten percent ownership moves up to the parent entity. Because no price was paid ($0.00 per share) and no open-market activity is indicated, this appears to be an internal realignment of ownership rather than a signal about Midera’s valuation.

Insider Middleby Marshall Inc.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 45,222,349 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares distributed 45,222,349 shares Common Stock distributed on July 5, 2026
Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Reported price for the distribution
Shares held after transaction 0 shares Total shares following transaction for Middleby Marshall Inc.
Restructuring shares 45,222,349 shares Classified as restructuringShares in transaction summary
Transaction code J Other acquisition or disposition classification
Common Stock financial
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Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Other acquisition or disposition financial
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ten percent owner regulatory
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restructuringShares financial
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FAQ

What did Middleby Marshall Inc. report in this Form 4 for Midera Food Processing (MFPVV)?

Middleby Marshall Inc. reported an internal restructuring transaction. It distributed 45,222,349 shares of Midera Food Processing common stock to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation, and reported holding zero Midera shares after the transaction.

How many Midera Food Processing shares were transferred in the Middleby Marshall transaction?

The transaction involved 45,222,349 shares of Midera Food Processing common stock. All these issued and outstanding shares were distributed by Middleby Marshall Inc. to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation, on July 5, 2026, as described in the filing footnote.

Did Middleby Marshall Inc. receive cash for the Midera Food Processing share distribution?

No cash consideration is indicated for the distribution. The Form 4 lists a transaction price per share of $0.00, and the footnote describes the event as a distribution of all issued and outstanding Midera common shares to The Middleby Corporation.

What is Middleby Marshall Inc.’s ownership in Midera Food Processing after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Middleby Marshall Inc. lists total shares following the transaction as zero. This means it no longer directly holds Midera Food Processing common stock; the shares were transferred to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation.

How is the Form 4 transaction involving Midera Food Processing classified by the SEC code?

The transaction is classified with code J, which the filing describes as “Other acquisition or disposition.” The transaction summary further treats it as a restructuring event, reflecting an internal transfer rather than a standard market purchase or sale.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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X
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Middleby Marshall Inc.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE

(Street)
ELGIN ILLINOIS 60120

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Midera Food Processing, Inc. [ MFP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/05/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/05/2026J(1)45,222,349D$00D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. On July 5, 2026, Middleby Marshall Inc. distributed all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Midera Food Processing, Inc. to its sole stockholder, The Middleby Corporation.
/s/ Michael D. Thompson, General Counsel and Secretary07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)