MIDDLEBY Corp — Director's Dealing 2007

May 8, 2007

SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Issuer: MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD)
CIK: 0000769520
Period of Report: 2007-05-03

Reporting Person: MILLER JOHN R III (Director)

Non-Derivative Transactions

Date	Security	Code	Shares	Price	A/D	Holdings After	Ownership
2007-05-03	Common Stock	A	1500	—	Acquired	21500	Direct

Footnotes

F1: On May 3, 2007 1,500 shares of restricted stock were granted to the reporting person. The grant vests in three equal installments as follows: - After January 1, 2008, 1/3rd vests if the 30 day avg price of Middleby common stock is greater or equal to $140/ share. - After January 1, 2009, 1/3rd vests if the 30 day avg price of Middleby common stock is greater or equal to $140/ share. - After January 1, 2010, 1/3rd vests if the 30 day avg price of Middleby common stock is greater or equal to $155/ share.