On February 17, 2026, AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd disclosed a new position in The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD), acquiring 44,000 shares in a trade estimated at $6.54 million based on quarter-end values. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, AYAL Capital Advisors initiated a new position in Middleby, purchasing 44,000 shares in the fourth quarter. The quarter-end value of the position rose by $6.54 million as a result. What else to know ...