McCarthy Cathy L 4

What Happened

• Cathy L. McCarthy, a director of MIDDLEBY Corp (MIDD), received a grant of 1,161 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 6, 2026. The filing lists the transaction as an award/grant (code A); no per-share or total dollar value is disclosed (N/A).
• These RSUs are not an open‑market purchase or sale but a compensation award tied to future vesting.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 6, 2026. Transaction type: Award/Grant (A). Price: N/A (no cash exchanged).
• Vesting: The RSUs vest in full on March 6, 2027; vested shares will be issued to the reporting person after that date (see footnote).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Reported on March 6, 2026 (no late‑filing indication in this record).
• Footnote: Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

Context

• RSUs are a form of equity compensation tied to continued service; they do not reflect a buy or sell decision by the insider. Retail investors typically view grants as routine compensation rather than a direct bullish or bearish signal.
• Because no dollar value is provided in the filing, assess any economic significance by checking MIDD’s prevailing share price around the grant date if you want an estimated value.