On December 31, 2012, The Middleby Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its completion of the acquisition of Viking Range Corporation. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

A copy of the presentation slides to be used by the Company in connection with its January 2, 2013 investor call described in the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. These presentation slides are also available on the Company's website under "Investor Relations" at www.middleby.com.

The information furnished pursuant to 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.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                                 Description

Exhibit 99.1   Press release dated December 31, 2012 of The Middleby Corporation.

Exhibit 99.2   The Middleby Corporation Investor Presentation dated January 2, 2013.