Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 14, 2009, The Middleby Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended April 4, 2009. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

Exhibit 99.1 The Middleby Corporation press release dated May 14, 2009

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