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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2013
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
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1-9973
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36-3352497
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois
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60120
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(847) 741-3300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2013, The Middleby Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 22, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s existing share repurchase program.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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The Middleby Corporation press release dated February 26, 2013.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
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Dated: February 27, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Timothy J. FitzGerald | |
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Timothy J. FitzGerald
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Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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The Middleby Corporation press release dated February 26, 2013.
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