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): May 2, 2005
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-9973 36-3352497
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 741-3300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 2, 2005, The Middleby Corporation issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the quarter ended April 2, 2005. A copy of that press
release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by The Middleby
Corporation dated May 2, 2005
(furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: May 2, 2005
By: /s/ Timothy J. FitzGerald
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Timothy J. FitzGerald
Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by The Middleby
Corporation dated May 2, 2005
(furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)