Middleby gives James K. Pool a 9,181-unit stock grant

The chief technology and operations officer's restricted stock units vest in three installments from 2027 through 2029.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) Chief Technology and Operations Officer James K. Pool acquired 9,181 time-based restricted stock units on October 2, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share on the applicable vesting date. The units vest one-third each on March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029; vested shares will be issued after each applicable vesting date. Reported holdings following the award were 67,410 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 9,181 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Pool III James K

Role Chief Technology and*

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	9,181	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,410 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. These shares represent time-based restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock on the applicable vesting date. These restricted stock units will vest 1/3 of amount on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028 and March 1, 2029. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person after the applicable vesting date.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units: 9,181 units Reported holdings following transaction: 67,410 shares First vesting date: March 1, 2027 +2 more

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Restricted stock units 9,181 units Awarded October 2, 2026

Reported holdings following transaction 67,410 shares Following the award

First vesting date March 1, 2027 One-third of the award vests on this date

Second vesting date March 1, 2028 One-third of the award vests on this date

Third vesting date March 1, 2029 One-third of the award vests on this date

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, contingent right, vesting date

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time-based restricted stock units financial

"These shares represent time-based restricted stock units"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

contingent right financial

"a contingent right to receive one share"

vesting date financial

"on the applicable vesting date"

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How many restricted stock units did MIDD's chief technology and operations officer receive?

James K. Pool received 9,181 time-based restricted stock units on October 2, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock on the applicable vesting date.

When do MIDD restricted stock units vest?

The 9,181 restricted stock units vest one-third each on March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029. Vested shares will be issued after each applicable vesting date.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pool III James K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION

1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE

(Street)

ELGIN ILLINOIS 60120

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MIDDLEBY Corp [ MIDD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Technology and*

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/02/2026		A		9,181	A	(1)	67,410	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares represent time-based restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock on the applicable vesting date. These restricted stock units will vest 1/3 of amount on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028 and March 1, 2029. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person after the applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

* Operations Officer

	Michael D. Thompson POA	10/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)