Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) secures $1B Midera credit line ahead spin-off
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The Middleby Corporation detailed financing steps tied to the planned spin-off of its food processing business, Midera Food Processing, into a standalone public company. Midera entered a five-year, $1.0 billion credit agreement, split between a $750 million U.S. dollar revolving facility and a $250 million multi-currency revolving facility.
In connection with the anticipated spin-off and this credit agreement, the borrower used credit facility borrowings and cash on hand to make a $233 million distribution to Middleby Marshall Inc., a wholly owned Middleby subsidiary. The spin-off remains targeted for July 6, 2026, following effectiveness of Midera’s Form 10 registration on June 17, 2026.
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Middleby secures $1B Midera financing and upstreams $233M ahead of the spin-off.
Midera Food Processing has arranged a five-year, $1.0 billion credit agreement comprising a $750 million U.S. dollar revolver and a $250 million multi-currency revolver. This facilities-based structure supports liquidity for acquisitions and operations once Midera becomes independent.
The filing also notes a $233 million distribution to Middleby Marshall Inc. funded by borrowings and cash on hand, effectively transferring value from the carved-out entity to Middleby ahead of the separation. This is a common mechanic in spin-offs, aligning capital structures while crystallizing cash at the parent.
The spin-off is described as on track for July 6, 2026, subject to conditions in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Future disclosures may clarify Midera’s standalone leverage and covenant package, which will influence its financial flexibility once trading independently.
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| 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.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: June 29, 2026 | By: | /s/ Brittany C. Cerwin | ||||
| Brittany C. Cerwin | ||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
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 lenders demonstrates the strength of our business model and their confidence in our competitive position and future trajectory.”
Tim FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer of Middleby, added, “Midera is well positioned to accelerate growth as an independent company and this Credit Agreement provides the balance sheet flexibility to execute their strategy. The size and terms of the credit facility are reflective of Midera’s compelling financial profile and we remain confident in Midera’s outlook as it enters its next chapter of growth as an independent company.”
Completion of the spin-off, which remains on track for July 6, 2026, is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, as set forth in the form of Separation and Distribution Agreement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as part of Midera’s registration statement on Form 10, which was declared effective by the SEC on June 17, 2026.
About The Middleby Corporation
The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice industry. The company develops and manufactures a broad line of solutions used in commercial foodservice and food processing. Middleby showcases its advanced solutions in the Middleby Innovation Kitchens for commercial foodservice and industrial baking and protein Innovation Centers for food processing solutions. For more information about Middleby, please visit www.middleby.com.
About Midera Food Processing
Midera Food Processing provides food processing equipment and automation solutions for industrial protein, bakery, and snack producers, delivering total line solutions from preparation and thermal processing through packaging. With a portfolio of 30+ industry-leading brands reaching customers across six continents, Midera helps food processors produce safer, more consistent products while improving efficiency and reducing waste at scale. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the company employs approximately 2,800 people worldwide. For more information about Midera, please visit www.midera.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding The Middleby Corporation’s (“Middleby”) and Midera Food Processing, Inc.’s (“Midera” and each of Midera and Middleby, a “Company”) expectations with respect to the timing of the spin-off of Middleby’s Food Processing business into an independent, publicly traded company (the “Spin-off”) and each Company’s future performance. Each Company cautions investors that such statements are estimates and are highly dependent upon a variety of factors. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause each Company’s actual results, performance or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The following are some of the important factors that could cause each Company’s actual results, performance or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: changing market conditions; volatility in earnings resulting from goodwill impairment losses, which may occur irregularly and in varying amounts; variability in financing costs and interest rates; quarterly variations in operating results; dependence on key customers; risks associated with each Company’s foreign operations, including international exposure, political risks affecting international sales, market acceptance and demand for each Company’s products and each Company’s ability to manage the risk associated with the exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; each Company’s ability to protect its trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property; changing market conditions, including inflation; the impact of competitive
products and pricing; the impact of announced management and organizational changes; intense competition in each Company’s business including the impact of both new and established global competitors; unfavorable tax law changes and tax authority rulings; cybersecurity attacks and other breaches in security; the continued ability to realize profitable growth through the sourcing and completion of strategic acquisitions; the timely development and market acceptance of each Company’s products; the availability and cost of raw materials; the possibility that the Spin-off will not be consummated within the anticipated time period or at all, including as the result of regulatory, market or other factors, including the possibility that various closing conditions for the Spin-off may not be satisfied; the potential disruption to each Company’s business in connection with the Spin-off; the potential that each Company does not realize all of the expected benefits of the Spin-off; the potential that the Spin-off may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; the failure of the Spin-off to qualify for the expected tax treatment; potential adverse effects of the results of the Spin-off, including on the market price of each Company’s common stock, the ability of each Company to develop and maintain relationships with personnel, customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business or such Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and financial performance; risks related to diversion of each Company’s management’s attention from its ongoing business operations due to the Spin-off; and other risks detailed in each Company’s SEC filings. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC, neither Company undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor relations inquiries:
Rebecca Ellin
SVP of Investor Strategy and Corporate Development
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Media inquiries:
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Kate Schneiderman
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