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 28, 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 28, 2003, The Middleby Corporation announced the promotion of Mr. Phil Dei Dolori to Group President. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release dated May 28, 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 28, 2003 By: /s/ Timothy J. FitzGerald ---------------------------- Timothy J. FitzGerald Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -2-