SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2003 THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File No. 1-9973 Delaware 36-3352497 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone No., including Area Code (847) 741-3300 Item 5. Other Events On May 6, 2003, The Middleby Corporation issued its quarterly press release announcing its first quarter results. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated May 6, 2003 of The Middleby Corporation. -1- SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION ---------------------------- (Registrant) Date May 7, 2003 By: /s/ David B. Baker ---------------------------- David B. Baker Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary -2-