DivestmentJun 22, 2026, 08:17 AM
Midera Food Processing Spin-Off Finalized; Trading MFP on Nasdaq July 7
AI Summary
Midera Food Processing, Inc. announced that its Form 10 registration statement for the anticipated spin-off from The Middleby Corporation was declared effective by the SEC on June 17, 2026. Middleby will distribute all Midera common stock to its shareholders on July 6, 2026, with a record date of June 26, 2026, at a 1:1 ratio. Midera common stock is expected to begin "when-issued" trading on Nasdaq under "MFPVV" around June 26, 2026, and "regular-way" trading under "MFP" on July 7, 2026. The spin-off aims to create two independent, focused public companies.
Key Highlights
- SEC declared Form 10 registration statement effective on June 17, 2026.
- Information Statement dated June 22, 2026, to be mailed around June 22, 2026.
- Distribution Date for Midera shares is July 6, 2026.
- Record Date for Middleby stockholders is June 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
- Shareholders will receive 1 share of Midera common stock for every 1 share of Middleby common stock.
- "When-issued" trading for MFPVV expected on Nasdaq around June 26, 2026.
- "Regular-way" trading for MFP expected on Nasdaq on July 7, 2026.
- The spin-off is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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