JPMorgan entities disclose 2.37M-share (5.0%) stake in MIDDLEBY (MIDD)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MIDDLEBY Corp ownership filing: JPMorgan Chase reports beneficial ownership of 2,367,289 shares of common stock, representing 5.0% as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists voting and dispositive powers held across JPMorgan entities and is signed by a JPMorgan Vice President on 05/13/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large institutional stake disclosed: 2,367,289 shares (5.0%).

JPMorgan Chase reports beneficial ownership of 2,367,289 shares, equal to 5.0% of MIDDLEBY common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing itemizes sole voting power of 2,197,689 shares and sole dispositive power of 2,367,213 shares.

The holdings are reported across multiple JPMorgan subsidiaries, indicating aggregated institutional control; subsequent trading or Schedule 13D changes would alter the picture.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Filing shows distributed authority among JPMorgan entities.

The report names several subsidiaries (for example, J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC) as the acquiring/holding entities. This identifies where voting and dispositive authorities reside across the group.

Investors can expect disclosures like this to clarify aggregated ownership; any change in classification or percent would require a new filing.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 2,367,289 shares Percent of class: 5.0 % Sole voting power: 2,197,689 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 2,367,289 shares as of <date>03/31/2026</date>

Percent of class 5.0 % beneficial ownership percentage

Sole voting power 2,197,689 shares number with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 2,367,213 shares number with sole power to dispose

CUSIP 596278101 MIDDLEBY common stock identifier

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, parent holding company

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: MIDDLEBY Corp"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned regulatory

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 2,367,289"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4. (c)(iii) Sole power to dispose: 2,367,213"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

parent holding company regulatory

"Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

MIDDLEBY Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock,par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

596278101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 596278101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO

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 2,197,689.00
6	Shared Voting Power 15.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,367,213.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 76.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,367,289.00

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)

5.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: MIDDLEBY Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE, ELGIN, ILLINOIS, 60120.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
(c)	Citizenship: DE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock,par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 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: 2,367,289
(b)	Percent of class: 5.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,197,689
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 15
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,367,213
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 76
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
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. J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC; JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited; JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.; 55I, LLC
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.

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO

Signature:	Rachel Tsvaygoft
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	05/13/2026

FAQ

What stake does JPMorgan report in MIDD?

JPMorgan reports beneficial ownership of 2,367,289 shares, representing 5.0% of common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists both voting and dispositive power figures across JPMorgan entities and is signed on 05/13/2026.

Which JPMorgan entities are named in the MIDDLEBY filing (MIDD)?

The filing names multiple subsidiaries including J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited, and others as the relevant holding or acquiring entities for the reported shares.

How many shares does JPMorgan have sole voting power over in MIDDLEBY (MIDD)?

JPMorgan reports sole voting power over 2,197,689 shares of MIDDLEBY common stock. The filing separately reports sole dispositive power of 2,367,213 shares and shared powers in small amounts.

What CUSIP and class are covered in the Schedule 13G for MIDD?

The Schedule 13G covers common stock, par value $0.01 per share with CUSIP 596278101. The issuer's principal executive office address is listed in Elgin, Illinois in the filing.