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): December 7, 2005
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware |
1-9973 |
36-3352497 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(IRS Employer |
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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
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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))
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events. |
On December 7, 2005, The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of Alkar Holdings, Inc. A copy of the press release announcing the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||
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(c) |
Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release issued by The Middleby Corporation on December 7, 2005 |
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: December 7, 2005 |
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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. |
Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release issued by The Middleby Corporation on December 7, 2005 |