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): October 30, 2003
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Commission File No. 1-9973
Delaware 36-3352497
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone No., including Area Code (847) 741-3300
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 30, 2003, The Middleby Corporation issued a press release announcing
the payment of a $0.25 special dividend.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated October 30, 2003 of The Middleby Corporation.
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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 October 30, 2003
By: /s/ Timothy J. Fitzgerald
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Timothy J. Fitzgerald
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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