middleby_defa14a.htm
UNITED STATES
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This filing contains a voting reminder letter to be mailed on or after April 14, 2009 to stockholders of The Middleby Corporation ("Middleby") that hold 50 or more shares of Middleby common stock and have not yet submitted their proxy in regard to Middleby's 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
1400 Toastmaster Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60120



April 14, 2009


Dear Stockholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Middleby Corporation, to be held on May 7, 2009.  Your Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR each of the items on the agenda.
 
Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own.  If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
 
Very truly yours,
Martin M. Lindsay
Treasurer

 
 
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VOTE YOUR SHARES TODAY!
 
You can vote your shares by telephone or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card.
 
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
 
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