The Middleby Corporation has completed the sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen business to an affiliate of 26North Partners LP. This move marks the first step in Middleby's transformation into a company focused solely on commercial foodservice equipment. The transaction, together with the planned spin-off of Middleby's Food Processing business, follows a strategic portfolio review and is intended to position the company for higher growth, enhanced margins, and improved operational focus. Middleby received $540 million in cash proceeds from the sale, with the company highlighting ongoing efforts to invest in organic growth and return capital to shareholders.

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