Vanguard Capital Management LLC Acquires 5.1% Stake in Middleby Corp (MIDD)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.1% stake in Middleby Corp (MIDD). The filing indicates that as of March 31, 2026, the firm beneficially owns 2,408,209 shares of common stock. According to the report, Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 2,408,209 shares and sole voting power over 355,580 shares. The position was previously reported at 0.0%, marking a significant increase in ownership for the investment adviser. The filing includes securities held by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%. This filing establishes Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder in the Elgin, Illinois-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer.