[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Middleby Corp SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC filed a joint Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 70,470.83 shares of The Middleby Corporation common stock, representing 0.1% of the class as of the reporting event date 06/30/2025. The filing shows shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 68,988.83 shares for each reporting person and 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power. The filing includes a joint filing agreement and an exhibit identifying Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as a subsidiary of GS Group and states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The filing was signed by Abhilasha Bareja on 08/19/2025.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of beneficial ownership and relationship between parent and subsidiary through a joint filing agreement
• Clarifies that the holdings are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence corporate control

Negative

• Holding is immaterial at 0.1% of class, so it conveys no meaningful influence or strategic commitment to Middleby
• No sole voting or dispositive power reported, limiting any direct control or engagement signals

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Ownership is immaterial to Middleby’s capital structure; filing is routine transparency by a broker/parent entity.

The Schedule 13G/A indicates passive beneficial ownership of 70,470.83 shares, equal to 0.1% of outstanding common stock, with shared voting and dispositive power noted at 68,988.83 shares. This level of ownership is below 5% and thus does not trigger active 13D reporting or suggest an intent to influence corporate control. The disclosure clarifies relationships between GS Group and its subsidiary and confirms holdings are in the ordinary course of business, consistent with index or trading positions maintained by broker-dealers or investment advisers. Impact on valuation or governance is negligible at this size.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR This is a standard passive disclosure; no governance change or activist intent is reported.

The joint filing and attached exhibit identify the reporting structure and expressly state the position is not held to influence control. Shared voting/dispositive powers are disclosed, and the joint filing agreement authorizes amendments by either party. Because the position is 0.1% of the class, it does not create board nomination or control implications and represents routine regulatory compliance by a parent and its broker-dealer subsidiary.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

596278101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 596278101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 68,988.83
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 68,988.83

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

70,470.83

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 596278101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 68,988.83
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 68,988.83

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

70,470.83

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, OO, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE, ELGIN, X1, 60120
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 200 West Street New York, NY 10282| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282
(c)	Citizenship: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. - Delaware| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC - New York
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 596278101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: See the response(s)to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit (99.2)
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.

Signature:	Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact
Date:	08/19/2025

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Signature:	Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact
Date:	08/19/2025

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto. In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement on Schedule 13G. Date: 08/19/2025 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. By:/s/ Abhilasha Bareja ---------------------------------------- Name: Abhilasha Bareja Title: Attorney-in-fact GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC By:/s/ Abhilasha Bareja ---------------------------------------- Name: Abhilasha Bareja Title: Attorney-in-fact EXHIBIT (99.2) ITEM 7 INFORMATION The securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), as a parent holding company, are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs"), a broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Goldman Sachs is a subsidiary of GS Group.

FAQ

What stake in MIDD does The Goldman Sachs Group report?

The filing reports beneficial ownership of 70,470.83 shares, equal to 0.1% of The Middleby Corporation common stock.

Does the filing indicate an intent to influence Middlebys control?

No. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not acquired to change or influence control.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for GS Group and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC?

The filing was signed by Abhilasha Bareja as Attorney-in-fact for both entities on 08/19/2025.

What voting and dispositive powers are reported?

Each reporting person discloses 0 sole voting/dispositive power and 68,988.83 shares of shared voting and shared dispositive power.

Is Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC identified as a subsidiary of GS Group?

Yes. Exhibit (99.2) states Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Under what filing type was this submission made?

This submission is a Schedule 13G/A amendment concerning beneficial ownership of common stock.