Core Insights - The Middleby Corporation announced a strategic separation of its Food Processing business into a stand-alone public company, expected to be completed by early 2026, creating two focused entities: Middleby Corporation (RemainCo) and Middleby Food Processing (SpinCo) [2][3] Financial Performance - The Food Processing segment has achieved an $800 million revenue run rate with 24% margins, indicating its readiness to operate as an independent entity [3] - Middleby reported its strongest margins of the year in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA reaching a record 24.8% [4] - The Food Processing segment achieved a 29.6% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4, up 200 basis points year-over-year [5] - The Residential segment showed signs of recovery with Q4 revenue of $185 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of only 2.4%, and achieved its highest margin in 18 months at 13% [6] Innovation and Growth Initiatives - Middleby is focusing on innovation, showcasing nine live cooking demonstrations at the NAFEM show, including high-volume restaurants powered by digital robotic automation [6][8] - The company introduced a new profitability tool designed to help restaurant operators optimize frying processes [7] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Middleby generated record free cash flow of $229 million in Q4 and over $640 million for the full year, achieving a 140% free cash flow conversion rate [9] - The company reduced inventory by over $250 million in two years, with operating cash flows of $687 million for the year [9] Future Outlook - For 2025, management projects low single-digit organic revenue growth with profitability expected to grow faster than revenue, particularly in the Food Processing business, which is anticipated to deliver mid-single-digit organic growth [10] - The Commercial and Residential business will continue to focus on strategic growth initiatives in automation, electrification, and digital technologies, while Food Processing will pursue expansion into adjacent markets and strategic acquisitions [11]

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