SCHEDULE: Goldman Sachs Discloses 0.1% Stake in Middleby Corp
Beneficial Ownership Report
Goldman Sachs Group and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC reported a passive 0.1% beneficial ownership stake in The Middleby Corporation's common stock.
Summary
- The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G.
- The filing reports beneficial ownership of common stock in The Middleby Corporation.
- As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person is 70,470.83 shares.
- This represents 0.1% of The Middleby Corporation's common stock.
- The shares are held with shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 68,988.83 shares for each reporting person.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a neutral, factual report of beneficial ownership, indicating a passive investment without any stated intent to influence or control the issuer. It provides no positive or negative operational or financial news for the issuer.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of passive institutional ownership, common for large financial institutions like Goldman Sachs. It does not indicate any strategic shift or significant investment thesis related to The Middleby Corporation or its industry beyond a standard portfolio holding.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power of Attorney Update | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC updated their Power of Attorney, appointing new individuals as attorneys-in-fact for SEC filings, superseding previous authorizations. | 2025-07-16 | This is an internal administrative update for Goldman Sachs, streamlining their SEC filing processes. It has no direct impact on the corporate governance of The Middleby Corporation. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency on institutional ownership, though the 0.1% stake is minor and unlikely to influence share price or corporate control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 | Previous Power of Attorney granted by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. superseded by new POA. |
| 2024-10-01 | Previous Power of Attorney granted by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC superseded by new POA. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership snapshot date). |
| 2025-07-16 | Date new Power of Attorney was subscribed by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. |
| 2025-08-19 | Date of filing and signature date for the Schedule 13G. |
| 2026-07-16 | Expiration date of the new Power of Attorney, unless earlier revoked. |
Keywords
Middleby Corporation, Goldman Sachs, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Ownership, SEC Filing, Investment Holdings
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