-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LM/9m+5QkQ429epMGSuD5Csgr5nEgND+idIfU998rNyF/soct9fS7xHmh0ZBobQr VGJ7ifwSeVk+kRNwP6DnUw== 0000912057-97-027180.txt : 19970813 0000912057-97-027180.hdr.sgml : 19970813 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-97-027180 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970628 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970812 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MIDDLEBY CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000769520 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REFRIGERATION & SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY [3580] IRS NUMBER: 363352497 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09973 FILM NUMBER: 97656483 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 TOASTMASTER DR CITY: ELGIN STATE: IL ZIP: 60120 BUSINESS PHONE: 7087413300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 TOASTMASTER DRIVE CITY: ELGIN STATE: IL ZIP: 60120 10-Q 1 10-Q FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) X Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 28, 1997 or / / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File No. 1-9973 THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 36-3352497 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 2850 W. GOLF ROAD, SUITE 405, ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS 60008 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone No., including Area Code (847) 758-3880 Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO - --------- As of June 28, 1997, there were 8,501,453 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding. THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES QUARTER ENDED JUNE 28, 1997 INDEX DESCRIPTION PAGE PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements BALANCE SHEETS 1 June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996 STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS 2 June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 3 June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis 8 of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 10 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 11 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED) JUNE 28, 1997 DEC. 28, 1996 ------------- ------------- ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents............. $ 1,330 $ 1,410 Accounts Receivable, net.............. 26,384 19,859 Inventories, net...................... 24,681 20,956 Prepaid Expenses and Other............ 1,036 939 Net Assets of Discontinued Operations. 1,400 4,082 Current Deferred Taxes................ 2,099 2,086 ------- ------- Total Current Assets............. 56,930 49,332 Property, Plant and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $12,546,000 and $11,741,000......... 19,625 18,843 Excess Purchase Price Over Net Assets Acquired, net of accumulated amortization of $4,444,000 and $4,216,000.......................... 13,111 13,339 Deferred Taxes........................ 1,897 2,950 Other Assets.......................... 2,329 1,504 ------- ------- Total Assets.............. $93,892 $85,968 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt.. 2,786 $3,916 Accounts Payable...................... 13,472 10,369 Accrued Expenses...................... 10,305 10,001 ------- ------- Total Current Liabilities........ 26,563 24,286 Long-Term Debt........................ 39,666 37,352 Minority Interest and Other Non-current Liabilities............. 2,554 1,880 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; nonvoting; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued........... - - Common Stock, $.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 8,476,000 and 8,468,000 issued and outstanding in 1997 and 1996, respectively................ 85 85 Paid-in Capital..................... 28,350 28,108 Cumulative Translation Adjustment... (176) (184) Accumulated Deficit................. (3,150) (5,559) ------- ------- Total Shareholders' Equity....... 25,109 22,450 ------- ------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity.... $93,892 $85,968 ======= ======= See accompanying notes - 1 - THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Restated Restated June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 June 28, 1997 June 29, 1996 ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- Net Sales.......................... $ 42,082 $ 28,661 $ 74,780 $ 58,171 Cost of Sales...................... 29,268 20,132 51,492 41,075 -------- -------- --------- ------- Gross Margin............... 12,814 8,529 23,288 17,096 Selling and Distribution Expenses.. 6,035 4,472 10,716 8,482 General and Administrative Expenses 3,044 2,386 5,719 4,655 -------- -------- --------- ------- Income from Operations..... 3,735 1,671 6,853 3,959 Interest Expense and Deferred Financing Amortization........... 1,257 1,079 2,338 2,136 Other (Income)Expense, net......... 18 (23) (20) (5) -------- -------- --------- ------- Earnings Before Income Taxes 2,460 615 4,535 1,828 Provision for Income Taxes......... 873 214 1,562 661 -------- -------- --------- ------- Earnings from Continuing Operations............. 1,587 401 2,973 1,167 -------- -------- --------- ------- Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax....................... - (432) - (512) Estimated Loss on Sale of Discontinued Operations.......... (564) - (564) - -------- -------- --------- ------- Net Earnings.............. $ 1,023 $ (31) $ 2,409 $ 655 -------- -------- --------- ------- Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations....................... $ 0.18 $ .04 $ 0.34 $ 0.13 Loss Per Share From Discontinued Operations....................... $ (0.06) $ (0.04) $ (0.06) $ (0.05) Net Earnings Per Share............. $ 0.12 $ 0.00 $ 0.28 $ 0.08 -------- -------- --------- -------
See accompanying notes - 2 - THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) SIX MONTHS ENDED ---------------------------- RESTATED June 28,1997 June 29, 1996 ------------ ------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities- Net Earnings........................... $ 2,409 $ 655 Adjustments to reconcile Net Earnings to cash provided by continuing operating activities- Depreciation and amortization........ 1,500 1,522 Utilization of NOL's................. 1,416 325 Discontinued operations.............. 564 512 Changes in assets and liabilities- Accounts receivable.................. (6,525) (3,775) Inventories.......................... (3,725) (3,743) Prepaid expenses and other assets.... (914) (999) Accounts payable and other liabilities........................ 3,407 628 ------- ------- Net Cash Used in Continuing Operating Activities................. (1,868) (4,875) ------- ------- Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Discontinued Operations.............. (2,963) 119 Net Cash Used in Operating Activities.. (4,831) (4,756) ------- ------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities- Proceeds from Sale of Discontinued Operations........................... 5,081 - Additions to Property and Equipment.... (1,702) (2,099) Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities................. 3,379 (2,099) ------- ------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities- Increase in revolving credit line, net. 2,687 4,735 Reduction in term loans................ (2,595) (799) Proceeds(Reduction) from capital expenditure loan..................... (50) 475 Increase in foreign bank debt.......... 1,142 2,557 Other financing activities, net........ 188 - Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities................. 1,372 6,968 ------- ------- Changes in Cash and Cash Equivalents- Net (decrease)increase in cash and cash equivalents................. (80) 113 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.................... 1,410 972 ------- ------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of quarter........................... $1,330 $1,085 ======= ======= Interest paid............................ $2,011 $2,264 ======= ======= Income taxes paid........................ $120 $61 ======= ======= See accompanying notes - 3 - THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 28, 1997 (UNAUDITED) 1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION The financial statements have been prepared by The Middleby Corporation (the "Company"), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company's 1996 Annual Report. In the opinion of management, the financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996, and the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 and cash flows for the six months ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996. 2) DISCONTINUED OPERATION On January 23, 1997,the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of its Victory Refrigeration Company ("Victory") subsidiary to an investor group led by local management at Victory. Gross proceeds from the sale are expected to amount to approximately $6,700,000, less amounts for retained liabilities and transaction costs aggregating approximately $2,600,000. The proceeds are subject to post-closing adjustments. The terms of the sale were the results of arms-length negotiations. This sale was announced on November 1, 1996, concluding the sale of all of the assets of Victory. The sale and leaseback of the Victory facility to an unrelated third party had previously been completed on December 27, 1996 for net proceeds of approximately $4,556,000. Proceeds from these transactions were used to pay down debt. The results of the Victory Refrigeration Company subsidiary have been reported separately as a discontinued operation in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The results of the discontinued operations are not necessarily indicative of the results which may have been obtained had the continuing and discontinuing - 4 - operations been operating independently. Summarized results of the Victory Refrigeration Company for the quarter ended June 29, 1996 are as follows: (IN THOUSANDS) June 29, 1996 ---------------------------- Three Months Six Months ------------ ----------- Net Sales $8,778 $17,814 Operating Income (424) (303) (Loss) Earnings Before Taxes (646) (766) Provision for Taxes (214) (254) ------ ------- (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued Operations $ (432) $ (512) ====== ======= Interest expense of $222,000 and $463,000 for the second quarter of 1996 and year to date 1996, has been allocated based upon the ratio of the net assets of the discontinued operations to the consolidated capitalization of the Company. Continuing operations and discontinued operations reflect the net tax expense or tax benefit generated by the respective operations, limited, however, by the income tax benefit recognized in the Company's historical financial statements. No general corporate expenses have been allocated to the discontinued operations. The net assets of discontinued operations included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 28, 1997 and December 28, 1996 amounted to $1,600,000 and $4,082,000, respectively. The June 28, 1997 amount represents the remaining amount due from the buyers. The Company expects that $1,200,000 will be received during the third quarter of 1997, with the remaining $400,000 payable in two annual installments on June ,1998 and June ,1999 with accrued interest. The December 30, 1996 amount consists primarily of receivables, inventory and equipment related to the discontinued operations, net of accounts payable, accrued liabilities and closing costs associated with the sale. 3) INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS 109"), Accounting for Income Taxes. The Company has recorded an income tax provision of $1,562,000 for the fiscal six months ended June 28, 1997. The Company has significant tax loss carry-forwards, and although a tax provision is recorded, the Company makes no payment of federal tax other than AMT amounts. - 5 - The utilization of the net operating loss and credit carry-forwards depend on future taxable income during the applicable carry-forward periods. Management evaluates and adjusts the valuation allowance, based on the Company's expected taxable income as part of the annual budgeting process. These adjustments reflect management's judgment as to the Company's ability to generate taxable income which will, more likely than not, be sufficient to recognize these tax assets. 4) EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share of common stock are based upon the weighted average number of outstanding shares of common stock and common stock equivalents. The treasury stock method is used in computing common stock equivalents, which included stock options and a warrant issued in conjunction with the senior secured note. The terms of the warrant provide for the purchase of 250,000 shares at $3 per share. Alternatively, under certain conditions, the warrant terms provide for the purchase of 200,000 shares at $.01 per share. Earnings per share were computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 8,795,000 and 8,715,000 for the fiscal quarters ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively and 8,758,000 and 8,707,000 for the fiscal year-to-date periods ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively. The Company is required to adopt "FAS 128: Earnings Per Share" during the fourth quarter of 1997. Under this method, average shares outstanding would have been 8,481,000 and 8,405,000 for the fiscal quarters ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively and 8,476,000 and 8,401,000 for the year-to-date periods ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively. The adoption of this accounting method would not affect earnings per share for the quarter or year-to-date periods ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996. 5) INVENTORIES Inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out method. Inventories consist of the following: (In Thousands) June 28, 1997 Dec. 28, 1996 ------------- ------------- Raw Materials and Parts $7,528 $6,492 Work-in-Process 4,535 4,621 Finished Goods 12,618 9,843 ------- ------- $24,681 $20,956 ======= ======= - 6 - 6) ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consist of the following: (In Thousands) June 28, 1997 Dec. 28, 1996 ------------- ------------- Accrued payroll and related expenses......... $3,345 $3,567 Accrued commissions........ 1,549 1,392 Accrued warranty........... 1,363 1,252 Other accrued expenses..... 4,048 3,790 ------- ------- $10,305 $10,001 ======= ======= 7) RECLASSIFICATIONS AND RESTATEMENT Sale of Discontinued Operations: The financial statements exclude Victory Refrigeration Company which has been accounted for as a discontinued operation (see Note 2 to the Financial Statements). Litigation Settlement Accounting: During 1996, the Company restated its accounting for the proceeds from the September, 1993 litigation settlement with the Hussmann Corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The effect of this accounting change was to record a greater gain from the litigation settlement. Certain assets related to the 1989 acquisition that were written-off as a result of the Company's original accounting for the settlement in 1993, were restored in the historical financial statements or written-off in periods prior to 1993. The effect on the financial statements for the periods ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 was to increase non-cash amortization charges by $49,000 or $.01 per share and $69,000, or $.01 per share, respectively. - 7 - ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED). INFORMATIONAL NOTE This report contains forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions readers that these statements are based upon future results or events and are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause such results or events to differ materially from such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changing market conditions; the availability and cost of raw materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the timely development and market acceptance of the Company's products; foreign exchange risks affecting international sales; and other risks detailed herein and from time-to-time in the Company's Securities and Exchange commission filings. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS NET SALES: Net sales for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 1997 were $42,082,000, an increase of $13,421,000 (46.8%) as compared to $28,661,000 in the prior year's second quarter. Net sales for the six month period ended June 28, 1997 were $74,780,000, an increase of $16,609,000 (28.6%) as compared to $58,171,000 in the prior six month period ended June 29, 1996. The overall sales increase was largely due to unit volume increases. Sales from the Company's cooking and warming equipment manufacturing divisions increased 49% and 31% for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 28, 1997, respectively. Within the equipment manufacturing divisions, sales in the conveyor oven product line increased 68% and 44% for the quarter and year-to-date periods. The quarter and year-to-date periods included increased sales to a major restaurant chain to support the introduction of a new product. This customer's order also included $3.3 million of equipment upgrade parts and field service work to improve existing, installed equipment within their system. Sales in the core cooking and steaming equipment line increased 29% and 15% in the quarter and year-to-date periods. Sales in the counterline cooking and warming equipment line increased 14% and 4% in the quarter and year-to-date periods. International sales represented 35% of total sales for the quarter and year-to-date, an increase of 38% and 19% as compared to the prior year periods. Sales of the Company's international-based fabricated equipment division increased by 47% and 37% for the quarter and year-to-date periods. Sales of the Company's international distribution group increased 50% and 23% for the quarter and year-to-date periods. - 8 - GROSS MARGIN: Gross margin increased $4,285,000 (50.2%) for the quarter to $12,814,000, as compared to $8,529,000 in the prior year's quarter. Gross margin increased $6,192,000 (36.2%) for the year-to-date period to $23,288,000, as compared to $17,096,000 in the prior year-to-date period. As a percentage of net sales, gross margin increased 0.6% to 30.5% for the quarter from 29.8% in the prior year's quarter and increased 1.7% to 31.1% for the year-to-date period from 29.4% in the prior year-to-date period. The increase in gross margin percent was primarily due to the higher sales level and capacity utilization, improved manufacturing efficiencies and favorable product mix. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2,221,000 (32.4%) for the quarter to $9,079,000 as compared to $6,858,000 in the prior year's quarter and increased $3,298,000 (25.1%) for the year-to-date period to $16,435,000 as compared to $13,137,000 in the prior year-to-date period. Increased selling, general and administrative expenses were primarily due to variable costs associated with the higher sales volume and the continued expansion of the Company's international sales and service capabilities, including the establishment of sales and distribution offices in Taiwan, Mexico, Japan and Korea during the past twelve months. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 21.6% and 22.0% for the quarter and year-to-date ended June 28, 1997, compared to 23.9% and 22.6% for the prior year periods ended June 29, 1996. INTEREST EXPENSE AND DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS: Interest expense and deferred financing costs for the quarter ended June 28, 1997 increased $178,000 (16.5%) to $1,257,000 as compared to $1,079,000 in the prior year fiscal quarter. Interest expense and deferred financing costs for the year-to-date period ended June 28, 1997 increased $202,000 (9.5%) to $2,338,000 as compared to $2,136,000 in the prior year-to-date period. The increase, primarily in the second quarter, was due to a higher average outstanding debt balance to support working capital needs related to the higher sales level. EARNINGS: The Company recorded net earnings from continuing operations of $1,587,000 for the quarter ended June 28, 1997 compared to earnings from continuing operations of $401,000 for the prior year quarter ended June 29, 1996. For the year-to-date period ended June 28, 1997 the Company recorded earnings from continuing operations of $2,973,000 compared to $1,167,000 in the prior year-to-date period ended June 29, 1996. The Company recorded an additional estimated loss on disposal of discontinued operations of $564,000, net of tax, during the second fiscal quarter. During the prior year's second quarter and year-to-date periods the Company recorded net losses from discontinued operations of $432,000 and $512,000, respectively. The Company recorded net earnings of $1,023,000 for the quarter ended June 28, 1997 as - 9 - compared to a net loss of $31,000 for the prior year quarter ended June 29, 1996. For the year-to-date period ended June 28, 1997 the Company recorded net earnings of $2,409,000 compared to $655,000 in the prior year-to-date period ended June 29, 1996 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY For the six months ended June 28, 1997, net cash provided by operating activities before changes in assets and liabilities was $5,889,000, as compared to $3,014,000 for the six months ended June 29, 1996. Net cash used by continuing operating activities after changes in assets and liabilities was $1,868,000 as compared to net cash used of $4,875,000 in the prior year-to-date period. Accounts receivable increased $6,525,000, and inventories increased $3,725,000. These increases were partially offset by increased accounts payable and other liabilities of $3,407,000. The increase in accounts receivable was largely due to the sales increase, particularly in the second quarter. Inventories increased to support the increased sales level and due to increased international distribution centers. During the first six months of 1997, the Company increased its overall outstanding debt by $1,184,000 under various facilities. During this period the Company increased its borrowings on its revolving credit line by $2,687,000, repaid $2,645,000 on its term loans and increased its borrowings with a foreign lending institution by $1,144,000 primarily to finance the Company's international expansion. The Company maintains a revolving credit facility which, as of June 28, 1997, provided $23,445,000 of total borrowing availability. There was $17,237,000 outstanding under this facility at June 28, 1997. The Company has executed letters of credit of $991,000 against this facility, leaving an available line of credit of $5,217,000 at June 28, 1997. The Company believes that its cash flow from operations, together with available financing and cash on hand, will be sufficient to fund its working capital needs, capital expenditure program, and debt amortization. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not Applicable. - 10 - PART II. OTHER INFORMATION The Company was not required to report the information pursuant to Items 1 through 6 of Part II of Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 28, 1997, except as follows: ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES c) During the second quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company issued 3,000 shares of the Company's common stock to a director and 3,000 shares to an officer pursuant to the exercise of stock options, for $5,625 and $16,875, respectively. Such options were granted at an exercise price of $1.875 and $5.625 per share. Additionally, the Company issued 24,515 shares in connection with the establishment of Middleby Japan Corporation. The issuances of such shares were exempt under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to section 4(2) thereof, as transactions not involving a public offering. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS On May 15, 1997, the Company held its 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The following persons were elected as directors to hold office until the 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Robert R. Henry, A. Don Lummus, John R. Miller III, Philip G. Putnam, David P. Riley, Sabin C. Streeter, Joseph G. Tompkins, William F. Whitman, Jr., Laura B. Whitman and Robert R. Yohe. The number of shares cast for, withheld and abstained with respect to each of the nominees were as follows: Nominee For Withheld Abstained ------- --- -------- --------- Henry 7,954,240 13,105 0 Lummus 7,954,240 13,105 0 Miller 7,954,215 13,130 0 Putnam 7,954,240 13,105 0 Riley 7,951,240 16,105 0 Streeter 7,954,240 13,105 0 Tompkins 7,954,240 13,105 0 Whitman, W. 7,951,140 16,205 0 Whitman, L. 7,946,565 20,780 0 Yohe 7,953,840 13,505 0 The stockholders also voted to approve the ratification of the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent auditors for the Company for the fiscal year ending January 3, 1998. 7,940,837 shares were cast for such election, 18,708 shares were cast against such election, and 7,800 shares abstained. There were no broker non-votes with respect to either of these proposals. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a) Exhibits - The following Exhibits are filed herewith: Exhibit (27) - Financial Data Schedules (EDGAR only) - 11 - SIGNATURES 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 August 12, 1997 By: /s/ John J. Hastings ---------------------------- ------------------------------ John J. Hastings, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) - 12 - EX-27 2 EXHIBIT 27
5 1,000 6-MOS JAN-03-1998 JUN-28-1997 1,330 0 26,384 0 24,681 56,930 32,171 12,546 93,892 26,563 39,666 0 0 85 25,024 93,892 74,780 74,780 51,492 51,492 16,435 0 2,338 4,535 1,562 2,973 (564) 0 0 2,409 .34 .34
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