X0609 4 2026-10-02 0 0000769520 MIDDLEBY Corp MIDD 0001847239 Spittle Steve false C/O THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION 1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE ELGIN IL 60120 0 1 0 0 Chief Commercial Officer 0 Common Stock 2026-10-02 4 A 0 9181 A 65595 D These shares represent time-based restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock on the applicable vesting date. These restricted stock units will vest 1/3 of amount on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028 and March 1, 2029. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person after the applicable vesting date. Michael D. Thompson POA 2026-10-05