You are receiving this communication because you hold securities in The Middleby Corporation (“Middleby”). Middleby has released informational materials that are now available for your review regarding the spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary, Midera Food Processing, Inc. (“Midera”). To effect the spin-off, Middleby will distribute all of the issued and outstanding shares of Midera common stock on a pro rata basis to the holders of Middleby common stock as of 4:00 p.m. Central Time on June 26, 2026, the record date for the distribution. Immediately following the distribution, Midera and Middleby will be two independent, publicly traded companies. This notice provides instructions on how to access the Information Statement that Midera has prepared in connection with the spin-off (the “Information Statement”), which, together with this notice, is being provided FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. You are NOT required to respond or take any other action. Middleby is NOT soliciting a proxy or other consent from you in connection with the spin-off. These materials are NOT a form for voting. The Information Statement contains important information, and we encourage you to review it.

You may view the materials online at www.materialnotice.com and easily request a paper or e-mail copy (see reverse side).