8-K - The Middleby Corporation | StockGist

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The Middleby Corporation appointed Brittany Cerwin as Chief Financial Officer effective March 25, 2026, succeeding Bryan E. Mittelman, who transitions to Special Advisor to the CEO to focus on the Food Processing business spin-off. No new compensation for Cerwin; Mittelman receives continued base salary of $566,500, a $283,250 bonus, and severance benefits post-advisory period.

Key Takeaways

1Brittany Cerwin (age 42) appointed Chief Financial Officer effective 2026-03-25.

2Bryan E. Mittelman transitions from CFO to Special Advisor effective 2026-03-25.

3Mittelman advisory period ends earliest of 2026-06-30, Food Processing spin-off completion, or Company determination.

4Mittelman base salary $566,500 per year and $283,250 one-time bonus during advisory period.

5Mittelman severance includes 12 months base salary ($566,500), pro-rata RSU and target PSU vesting, COBRA premiums.

6No material compensatory arrangements, family relationships, or related party transactions for Cerwin.

Current Report Details

Event Type

Management Change

Exhibits Only

Disclosure

Mandatory

Variant

8-K

Items Reported

5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. On March 25, 2

Management Change

$566.5K$283.3KChief Financial Officer

9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, dated March 25, 2026, issued by The Middleby Corporation. 104 Cover

Exhibits Only

Source Document

Executive & Director Changes

Brittany Cerwin

Chief Financial Officer

Appointment

Effective: 2026-03-25

Promotion from Chief Accounting Officer

Bryan E. Mittelman

Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

Transition from Chief Financial Officer

Effective: 2026-03-25

Focus on portfolio transformation and Food Processing spin-off

Exhibits (2)

8-K

99.1

EX-99.1