Hix Christopher M 4

What Happened
Christopher M. Hix, a director of Middleby Corp (MIDD), was granted 1,161 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 6, 2026 (transaction code A — award). The filing lists the acquisition as contingent (price N/A); these units are rights to receive one share each when they vest. No immediate shares were issued and no cash changed hands at grant.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-06; transaction type: Award (A). Report filed same day (appears timely).
• Shares granted: 1,161 restricted stock units; price/value: N/A in the filing.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: The RSUs are time‑based and will vest in full on March 6, 2027; vested shares will be issued after that date (see footnote F1).
• No 10b5-1 plan, tax‑withholding, or sale noted in this filing.

Context
RSUs are a common form of director/executive compensation and represent a contingent right to receive stock at vesting; they do not represent an immediate purchase or sale and therefore are not a direct bullish/sell signal. Investors who want an estimated dollar value can multiply 1,161 by the current MIDD share price, keeping in mind actual tax withholding at vesting may reduce net shares issued.