Director at MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) awarded 1,161 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Middleby Corp director Glenn A. Eisenberg reported an equity award of company stock. He acquired 1,161 shares of Middleby common stock on a grant basis at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

The award is structured as time-based restricted stock units, with each unit representing the right to receive one share of common stock on its vesting date. All 1,161 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in full on March 6, 2027, after which the underlying shares will be issued to Eisenberg.

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^*

EISENBERG GLENN A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE

(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)	1,161	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	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) disclose for Glenn A. Eisenberg?

MIDDLEBY Corp disclosed that director Glenn A. Eisenberg received an award of 1,161 shares of common stock. The transaction was coded as a grant or other acquisition, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade.

How many MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) shares were granted to Glenn A. Eisenberg?

Glenn A. Eisenberg was granted 1,161 shares of MIDDLEBY Corp common stock. These are time-based restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share when vested, with all units scheduled to vest on March 6, 2027, if conditions are satisfied.

What type of equity award did Glenn A. Eisenberg receive from MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD)?

Glenn A. Eisenberg received time-based restricted stock units from MIDDLEBY Corp. Each restricted stock unit corresponds to one share of common stock, to be delivered on the applicable vesting date, making this a stock compensation grant rather than a cash transaction or market purchase.

When do Glenn A. Eisenberg’s MIDDLEBY Corp restricted stock units vest?

All of Glenn A. Eisenberg’s restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in full on March 6, 2027. After that vesting date, the vested shares of MIDDLEBY Corp common stock will be issued to him, converting the units into actual share ownership.

Did Glenn A. Eisenberg buy MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD) shares on the open market?

No, Glenn A. Eisenberg did not buy shares on the open market. The Form 4 shows a grant-coded transaction at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a time-based restricted stock unit award rather than an open-market purchase using personal funds.

How many MIDDLEBY Corp shares does Glenn A. Eisenberg hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Glenn A. Eisenberg is reported as directly owning 1,161 shares of MIDDLEBY Corp common stock. This total corresponds to the restricted stock unit award described, with the underlying shares to be issued after the scheduled vesting date.