Middleby (MIDD) director Julie Bowerman awarded 1,161 restricted stock units vesting 2027

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Bowerman Julie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Middleby Corp director Julie Bowerman received an equity award of 1,161 shares of common stock in the form of time-based restricted stock units. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share and increased her directly held stake to 2,269 shares.

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the units will vest in full on March 6, 2027. Vested shares will be issued to Bowerman after that vesting date, aligning her compensation more closely with shareholder outcomes over time.

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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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^*

Bowerman Julie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1400 TOASTMASTER DR.

(Street)

ELGIN IL 60120

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	03/06/2026		A		1,161	A	(1)	2,269	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 in full on March 6, 2027. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person after the applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	Michael D. Thompson POA	03/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Middleby (MIDD) director Julie Bowerman report?

Middleby director Julie Bowerman reported receiving 1,161 time-based restricted stock units of common stock. These equity awards cost her $0.0000 per share and increased her direct holdings to 2,269 shares, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Middleby (MIDD) shares does Julie Bowerman hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Julie Bowerman directly holds 2,269 shares of Middleby common stock. This total includes 1,161 newly granted time-based restricted stock units, which convert into shares upon vesting, plus her previously held shares reported before this transaction.

What type of equity did Julie Bowerman receive from Middleby (MIDD)?

Julie Bowerman received 1,161 time-based restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of Middleby common stock. These units are part of her director compensation and will convert into actual shares only when the vesting conditions are satisfied in the future.

When do Julie Bowerman’s Middleby (MIDD) restricted stock units vest?

Julie Bowerman’s 1,161 restricted stock units will vest in full on March 6, 2027. On that vesting date, each unit converts into one share of Middleby common stock, and the vested shares will then be issued to her according to the award’s terms.

Did Julie Bowerman buy or sell Middleby (MIDD) shares on the open market?

Julie Bowerman did not report an open-market buy or sell. The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award of 1,161 restricted stock units at $0.0000 per share as part of her equity compensation, rather than a cash transaction in the market.

How is the acquisition on this Middleby (MIDD) Form 4 classified?

The acquisition is classified under transaction code “A,” meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition. It covers 1,161 non-derivative restricted stock units of Middleby common stock, held directly by Julie Bowerman, with vesting and share issuance scheduled on March 6, 2027.