Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) completes sale of 51% Residential Kitchen stake

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The Middleby Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen business. The company disclosed this completion in a current report and attached a press release as an exhibit describing the transaction in more detail.

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Middleby completes sale of majority stake in Residential Kitchen unit.

The Middleby Corporation reports that it has closed the sale of a 51% interest in its Residential Kitchen business. This shifts majority ownership of that segment while Middleby retains a minority stake.

Divesting a majority interest in a defined business line can alter revenue mix, margin profile, and strategic focus, but the excerpt does not quantify the financial terms or impact. The company directs readers to a press release for further details on the transaction.

The completion language indicates the deal has closed, moving it from an announced transaction to an executed one. Future periodic reports are likely to describe how the Residential Kitchen business is treated in segment reporting and any ongoing relationship between Middleby and the new majority owner.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 (February 2, 2026)

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		1-9973		36-3352497
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois		60120
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(847) 741-3300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock		MIDD		The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 2, 2026, The Middleby Corporation issued a press release announcing the completion of its previously announced sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen business. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit  No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated February 2, 2026, issued by The Middleby Corporation.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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.

				THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
Date: February 2, 2026				By:		/s/ Bryan E. Mittelman
						Bryan E. Mittelman
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What transaction did The Middleby Corporation (MIDD) report in this 8-K?

The Middleby Corporation reported the completion of the sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen business. This means a new owner now holds majority control of that business, while Middleby retains a minority interest.

When did Middleby complete the sale of 51% of its Residential Kitchen business?

The sale of the 51% stake in Middleby’s Residential Kitchen business was completed and announced on February 2, 2026. That date is identified as both the report date and the earliest event date.

Does Middleby still have an ownership interest in the Residential Kitchen business after this sale?

Yes. By selling a 51% stake, Middleby transferred majority ownership but retained a minority interest in the Residential Kitchen business, implying continued involvement alongside the new majority owner.

Where can investors find more details on Middleby’s Residential Kitchen stake sale?

Additional details are provided in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. That exhibit is referenced as containing further information about the completion of the 51% Residential Kitchen business sale.

What form did Middleby use to disclose the Residential Kitchen transaction?

The Middleby Corporation used a Form 8-K current report to disclose completion of the sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen business, consistent with requirements for reporting significant corporate events.