Monday, December 22, 2014

Middleby to Acquire Desmon Food Service Equipment Company

Elgin, Ill. (December 22, 2014)—The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced
the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company (Desmon). The company is based
in Nusco, Italy and has annual revenues of approximately $15 million USD.

A leader in chilling and freezing technologies, Desmon products include blast chillers and
refrigeration for the commercial kitchen. The company’s products are known for their advanced
insulation technology and energy efficiency.

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