MIDDLEBY Corp - Quarter Report: 2016 April (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



x	Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2016



o	Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File No. 1-9973

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware	36-3352497
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)



1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois	60120
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:	(847) 741-3300

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

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As of May 6, 2016, there were 57,539,766 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTER ENDED APRIL 2, 2016

INDEX



DESCRIPTION		PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS APRIL 2, 2016 and JANUARY 2, 2016	1

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME APRIL 2, 2016 and APRIL 4, 2015	2

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS APRIL 2, 2016 and APRIL 4, 2015	3

	NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	4

Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	39

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	41

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	42

Item 6.	Exhibits	43

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)



ASSETS	Apr 2, 2016			Jan 2, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	55,681		$	55,528
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for doubtful accounts of $9,758 and $8,839	300,907			282,534
Inventories, net	367,639			354,150
Prepaid expenses and other	43,604			39,801
Prepaid taxes	6,214			11,426
Current deferred taxes	51,902			51,723
Total current assets	825,947			795,162
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $102,849 and $100,345	199,081			199,750
Goodwill	983,998			983,339
Other intangibles, net of amortization of $147,921 and $139,279	734,795			749,430
Long-term deferred tax assets	10,833			11,438
Other assets	23,290			22,032
Total assets	$	2,777,944		$	2,761,151

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	57,046		$	32,059
Accounts payable	156,175			157,758
Accrued expenses	300,011			320,154
Total current liabilities	513,232			509,971
Long-term debt	706,074			734,002
Long-term deferred tax liability	121,675			113,010
Accrued pension benefits	182,343			207,564
Other non-current liabilities	30,284			29,774
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; nonvoting; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 95,000,000 shares authorized; 62,445,315 and 62,168,346 shares issued in 2016 and 2015, respectively	144			144
Paid-in capital	332,811			328,686
Treasury stock, at cost; 4,905,549 and 4,862,264 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively	(205,280		)	(200,862		)
Retained earnings	1,169,812			1,115,274
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(73,151		)	(76,412		)
Total stockholders' equity	1,224,336			1,166,830
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,777,944		$	2,761,151

See accompanying notes

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016			Apr 4, 2015
Net sales	$	516,355		$	406,596
Cost of sales	319,582			249,034
Gross profit	196,773			157,562
Selling and distribution expenses	53,689			47,109
General and administrative expenses	56,103			39,273
Restructuring expenses	606			4,600
Income from operations	86,375			66,580
Interest expense and deferred financing amortization, net	5,276			3,749
Other (income) expense, net	(800		)	4,561
Earnings before income taxes	81,899			58,270
Provision for income taxes	27,361			20,039
Net earnings	$	54,538		$	38,231

Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.96		$	0.67
Diluted	$	0.96		$	0.67
Weighted average number of shares
Basic	57,051			56,917
Dilutive common stock equivalents¹	—			1
Diluted	57,051			56,918
Comprehensive income	$	57,799		$	22,082

¹There were no anti-dilutive equity awards excluded from common stock equivalents for any period presented.

See accompanying notes

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016			Apr 4, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities--
Net earnings	$	54,538		$	38,231
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities--
Depreciation and amortization	14,930			11,232
Non-cash share-based compensation	4,959			2,029
Deferred taxes	9,091			2,975
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts receivable, net	(19,576		)	(5,209		)
Inventories, net	(12,802		)	(15,023		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,160			2,188
Accounts payable	(1,240		)	8,333
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(36,555		)	(21,000		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	14,505			23,756
Cash flows from investing activities--
Additions to property and equipment	(7,693		)	(6,117		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			(46,498		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,693		)	(52,615		)
Cash flows from financing activities--
Net (repayments) proceeds under current revolving credit facilities	(28,000		)	41,500
Net proceeds under foreign bank loan	26,313			432
Net repayments under other debt arrangement	(9		)	(9		)
Repurchase of treasury stock	(4,418		)	(4,836		)
Excess tax (detriment) benefit related to share-based compensation	(834		)	2,402
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(6,948		)	39,489
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	289			(316		)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents--
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	153			10,314
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	55,528			43,945
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	55,681		$	54,259

See accompanying notes

THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

APRIL 2, 2016

(Unaudited)


1)	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


A)	Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by The Middleby Corporation (the "company" or “Middleby”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The financial statements are unaudited and certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the company's 2015 Form 10-K. The company’s interim results are not necessarily indicative of future full year results for the fiscal year 2016.

In the opinion of management, the financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the company as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, the results of operations for the three months ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015 and cash flows for the three months ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for, but are not limited to, allowances for doubtful accounts, reserves for excess and obsolete inventories, long lived and intangible assets, warranty reserves, insurance reserves, income tax reserves and post-retirement obligations. Actual results could differ from the company's estimates.


B)	Non-Cash Share-Based Compensation

The company estimates the fair value of market-based stock awards and stock options at the time of grant and recognizes compensation cost over the vesting period of the awards and options. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $5.0 million and $2.0 million for the first quarter periods ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015, respectively.

During the first quarter ended April 2, 2016, the company issued restricted shares under its 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. These amounts are contingent on the attainment of certain performance objectives. The aggregate grant-date fair value of these awards was $31.0 million, based on the closing share price of the company's stock at the date of the grant.


C)	Income Taxes

As of January 2, 2016, the total amount of liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign taxes was approximately $14.4 million (of which $14.1 million would impact the effective tax rate if recognized) plus approximately $1.9 million of accrued interest and $3.8 million of penalties. The company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of April 2, 2016, the company recognized a tax expense of $0.9 million for unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax exposures.

It is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits associated with state, federal and foreign tax positions may decrease over the next twelve months due to expiration of a statute or completion of an audit. The company believes that it is reasonably possible that approximately $1.8 million of its remaining unrecognized tax benefits may be recognized over the next twelve months as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations.

A summary of the tax years that remain subject to examination in the company’s major tax jurisdictions are:



United States - federal	2012 – 2015
United States - states	2006 – 2015
Australia	2011 – 2015
Brazil	2011 – 2015
Canada	2009 – 2015
China	2006 – 2015
Czech Republic	2013 – 2015
Denmark	2012 – 2015
France	2011 – 2015
Germany	2013 – 2015
India	2013 – 2015
Ireland	2009 – 2015
Italy	2011 – 2015
Luxembourg	2011 – 2015
Mexico	2011 – 2015
Netherlands	2004 – 2015
Philippines	2013 – 2015
Romania	2006 – 2015
South Korea	2011
Spain	2011 – 2015
Sweden	2009 – 2015
Switzerland	2008 – 2015
Taiwan	2010 – 2012
United Kingdom	2003 – 2015


D)	Fair Value Measures

ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into the following levels:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions.

The company’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy are as follows (in thousands):



	Fair Value Level 1		Fair Value Level 2		Fair Value Level 3		Total
As of April 2, 2016
Financial Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	603	$	—	$	603
Contingent consideration	$	—	$	—	$	10,663	$	10,663

As of January 2, 2016
Financial Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	412	$	—	$	412
Contingent consideration	$	—	$	—	$	11,065	$	11,065

The contingent consideration as of April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016, relates to the earnout provisions recorded in conjunction with the acquisitions of Spooner Vicars, PES, Concordia, Desmon, Goldstein Eswood and Induc.

The earnout provisions associated with these acquisitions are based upon performance measurements related to sales and earnings, as defined in the respective purchase agreements. On a quarterly basis the company assesses the projected results for each of the acquired businesses in comparison to the earnout targets and adjusts the liability accordingly.

E) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Cash paid for interest was $4.8 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015, respectively. Cash payments totaling $12.2 million and $16.1 million were made for income taxes for the three months ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015, respectively.


2)	Acquisitions and Purchase Accounting

The company operates in a highly fragmented industry and has completed numerous acquisitions over the past several years as a component of its growth strategy. The company has acquired industry leading brands and technologies to position itself as a leader in the commercial foodservice equipment, food processing equipment and residential kitchen equipment industries.

The company has accounted for all business combinations using the acquisition method to record a new cost basis for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed has been recorded as goodwill in the financial statements. The results of operations are reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the company from the dates of acquisition.

Market Forge

On January 7, 2014, the company completed its acquisition of certain assets of Market Forge Industries, Inc. (“Market Forge”), a leading manufacturer of steam cooking equipment for the commercial foodservice industry, for a purchase price of approximately $7.0 million. During the first quarter of 2014, the company finalized the working capital provision provided for by the purchase agreement resulting in an additional payment to the seller of $0.2 million. Additional deferred payments of $3.0 million in aggregate were paid to the seller during the second and third quarters of 2014. An additional contingent payment of $1.5 million was paid to the seller during the first quarter of 2015 upon the achievement of certain financial targets for the fiscal year 2014.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Market Forge acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Jan 7, 2014			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Jan 7, 2014
Current assets	$	2,051		$	(100	)	$	1,951
Property, plant and equipment	120			—			120
Goodwill	5,252			654			5,906
Other intangibles	4,191			—			4,191
Current liabilities	(4,374		)	(554		)	(4,928		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	7,240		$	—		$	7,240

Deferred payments	3,000			—			3,000
Contingent consideration	1,374			126			1,500

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	11,614		$	126		$	11,740

The goodwill and $2.9 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350 "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other." Other intangibles also includes $1.1 million allocated to customer relationships, $0.2 million allocated to developed technology and less than $0.1 million allocated to backlog, which are to be amortized over periods of 4 years, 5 years and 3 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Market Forge are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Viking Distributors 2014

The company, through Viking, purchased certain assets of two of Viking's former distributors ("Viking Distributors 2014"). The aggregate purchase price of these transactions as of January 31, 2014 was approximately $44.5 million. This included $6.0 million in forgiveness of liabilities owed to Viking resulting from pre-existing relationships with Viking.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Viking Distributors 2014 acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Jan 31, 2014			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Jan 31, 2014
Current assets	$	35,909		$	(8,101	)	$	27,808
Property, plant and equipment	2,000			(291		)	1,709
Goodwill	7,552			8,647			16,199
Current liabilities	(1,005		)	(255		)	(1,260		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	44,456		$	—		$	44,456

Forgiveness of liabilities owed to Viking	(5,971		)	—			(5,971		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	38,485		$	—		$	38,485

The goodwill is subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350 and is allocated to the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Process Equipment Solutions

On March 31, 2014, the company completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Processing Equipment Solutions, Inc. ("PES"), a leading manufacturer of water jet cutting equipment for the food processing industry, for a purchase price of approximately $15.0 million. An additional payment is also due upon the achievement of certain financial targets. During the third quarter of 2014, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in no adjustment to the original purchase price.

The final allocation of cash paid for the PES acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Mar 31, 2014			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Mar 31, 2014
Current assets	$	2,211		$	(153	)	$	2,058
Property, plant and equipment	3,493			—			3,493
Goodwill	10,792			332			11,124
Other intangibles	1,600			18			1,618
Other assets	21			(21		)	—
Current liabilities	(816		)	—			(816		)
Other non-current liabilities	(2,301		)	(176		)	(2,477		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	15,000		$	—		$	15,000

Contingent consideration	2,301			176			2,477

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	17,301		$	176		$	17,477

The goodwill is subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles includes $1.0 million allocated to customer relationships, $0.6 million allocated to developed technology and less than $0.1 million allocated to backlog, which are being amortized over periods of 5 years, 5 years and 3 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of PES are allocated to the Food Processing Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The PES purchase agreement includes an earnout provision providing for a contingent payment due to the sellers to the extent certain financial targets are exceeded. This earnout is payable within the first quarter of 2017, if PES exceeds certain sales targets for fiscal 2014, 2015 and 2016. The contractual obligation associated with the contingent earnout provision recognized on the acquisition date is $2.5 million.

Concordia

On September 8, 2014, the company completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of Concordia Coffee Company, Inc. ("Concordia"), a leading manufacturer of automated and self-service coffee and espresso machines for the commercial foodservice industry, for a purchase price of approximately $12.5 million, net of cash acquired. An additional payment is also due upon the achievement of certain financial targets. During the first quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in a return from the seller of $0.1 million.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Concordia acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Sep 8, 2014			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Sep 8, 2014
Cash	$	345		$	—		$	345
Current deferred tax asset	—			726			726
Current assets	3,767			(497		)	3,270
Goodwill	11,255			(5,720		)	5,535
Other intangibles	4,500			(1,200		)	3,300
Long-term deferred tax asset	—			3,264			3,264
Current liabilities	(2,296		)	(842		)	(3,138		)
Other non-current liabilities	(4,710		)	4,189			(521		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	12,861		$	(80	)	$	12,781

Contingent consideration	4,710			(4,189		)	521

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	17,571		$	(4,269	)	$	13,302

The current and long term deferred tax assets amounted to $0.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively. These net assets are comprised of $4.1 million related to federal net operating loss carry forwards, $1.1 million of assets arising from the difference between the book and tax basis of tangible asset and liability accounts, net of $1.2 million of deferred tax liabilities related to the difference between the book and tax basis of identifiable intangible assets. Federal net operating loss carry forwards are subject to carry forward limitations for income tax purposes.

The goodwill and $1.1 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles include $2.2 million allocated to customer relationships, which is being amortized over a period of 10 years. Goodwill and other intangibles of Concordia are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Concordia purchase agreement includes an earnout provision providing for a contingent payment due to the sellers to the extent certain financial targets are exceeded. This earnout is payable within the first quarter of 2017 if Concordia exceeds certain sales targets for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. The contractual obligation associated with the contingent earnout provision recognized on the acquisition date is $0.5 million.

U-Line

On November 5, 2014, the company completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of U-Line Corporation ("U-Line"), a leading manufacturer of premium residential built-in modular ice making, refrigeration and wine preservation products for the residential industry, for a purchase price of approximately $142.0 million, net of cash acquired. During the first quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in a return from the seller of $0.3 million.

The final allocation of cash paid for the U-Line acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Nov 5, 2014			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Nov 5, 2014
Cash	$	12,764		$	—		$	12,764
Current deferred tax asset	657			114			771
Current assets	12,237			—			12,237
Property, plant and equipment	3,376			—			3,376
Goodwill	89,501			(8,000		)	81,501
Other intangibles	57,500			17,700			75,200
Current liabilities	(6,032		)	(1,973		)	(8,005		)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(13,095		)	(4,657		)	(17,752		)
Other non-current liabilities	(2,111		)	(3,459		)	(5,570		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	154,797		$	(275	)	$	154,522

The current deferred tax assets and long term deferred tax liabilities amounted to $0.8 million and $17.8 million, respectively. These net assets are comprised of $5.7 million related to federal and state net operating loss carry forwards, $1.5 million of assets arising from the difference between the book and tax basis of tangible asset and liability accounts, net of $24.2 million of deferred tax liabilities related to the difference between the book and tax basis of identifiable intangible assets. Federal and state net operating loss carry forwards are subject to carry forward limitations for income tax purposes.

The goodwill and $52.7 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles includes $20.7 million allocated to customer relationships and $1.8 million allocated to backlog, which are being amortized over a period of 6 years and 5 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of U-Line are allocated to the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Desmon

On January 7, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company ("Desmon"), a leading manufacturer of blast chillers and refrigeration for the commercial foodservice industry located in Nusco, Italy, for a purchase price of approximately $13.5 million, net of cash acquired. An additional payment is also due upon the achievement of certain financial targets. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in a return from the seller of $0.4 million.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Desmon acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Jan 7, 2015			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Jan 7, 2015
Cash	$	441		$	(12	)	$	429
Current deferred tax asset	535			—			535
Current assets	8,639			(1,105		)	7,534
Property, plant and equipment	7,989			—			7,989
Goodwill	7,175			53			7,228
Other intangibles	3,129			(899		)	2,230
Current liabilities	(8,668		)	998			(7,670		)
Long-term deferred tax liability	(2,389		)	282			(2,107		)
Other non-current liabilities	(2,463		)	269			(2,194		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	14,388		$	(414	)	$	13,974

Contingent consideration	2,416			(269		)	2,147

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	16,804		$	(683	)	$	16,121

The current deferred tax assets and long term deferred tax liabilities amounted to $0.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively. These net liabilities are comprised of $0.7 million of deferred tax liabilities related to the difference between the book and tax basis of identifiable intangible assets, $1.1 million of liabilities arising from the difference between the book and tax basis of tangible asset and liability accounts, net of $0.2 million of assets related to foreign net operating loss carry forwards.

The goodwill and $1.3 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $0.6 million allocated to customer relationships and $0.3 million allocated to developed technology, which are to be amortized over periods of 9 years and 7 years, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Desmon are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Desmon purchase agreement includes an earnout provision providing for a contingent payment due to the sellers to the extent certain financial targets are exceeded. This earnout is payable within the second quarter of each of the fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, if Desmon exceeds certain sales targets for fiscal 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. The contractual obligation associated with the contingent earnout provision recognized on the acquisition date is $2.1 million.

Goldstein Eswood

On January 30, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of J. Goldstein & Co. Pty. Ltd. ("Goldstein") and Eswood Australia Pty. Ltd. ("Eswood" and together with Goldstein, "Goldstein Eswood") for a purchase price of approximately $27.4 million. Goldstein is a leading manufacturer of cooking equipment including ranges, ovens, griddles, fryers and warming equipment and Eswood is a leading manufacturer of dishwashing equipment, both for the commercial foodservice industry and located in Smithfield, Australia. An additional payment is also due upon the achievement of certain financial targets. During the third quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in no adjustment to the original purchase price.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Goldstein acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Jan 30, 2015			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Jan 30, 2015
Current assets	$	8,036		$	—		$	8,036
Property, plant and equipment	8,690			—			8,690
Goodwill	8,493			(2,727		)	5,766
Other intangibles	5,648			3,113			8,761
Current liabilities	(1,806		)	(202		)	(2,008		)
Other non-current liabilities	(1,655		)	(184		)	(1,839		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	27,406		$	—		$	27,406

Contingent consideration	1,655			183			1,838

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	29,061		$	183		$	29,244

The goodwill and $2.8 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $5.9 million allocated to customer relationships and less than $0.1 million allocated to backlog, which are to be amortized over periods of 7 years and 3 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Goldstein Eswood are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Goldstein Eswood purchase agreement includes an earnout provision providing for a contingent payment due to the sellers to the extent certain financial targets are exceeded. This earnout is payable within the second quarter of each of the fiscal years 2016 and 2017, respectively, if Goldstein Eswood exceeds certain sales targets for fiscal 2015 and 2016, respectively. The contractual obligation associated with the contingent earnout provision recognized on the acquisition date is $1.8 million.

Marsal

On February 10, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of certain assets of Marsal & Sons, Inc. ("Marsal"), a leading manufacturer of deck ovens for the commercial foodservice industry, for a purchase price of approximately $5.5 million. During the second quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement resulting in no adjustment to the purchase price.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Marsal acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Feb 10, 2015			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Feb 10, 2015
Current assets	$	455		$	—		$	455
Property, plant and equipment	201			(6		)	195
Goodwill	3,012			6			3,018
Other intangibles	2,027			—			2,027
Current liabilities	(195		)	—			(195		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	5,500		$	—		$	5,500

The goodwill and $1.3 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $0.5 million allocated to customer relationships, $0.1 million allocated to developed technology and less than $0.1 million allocated to backlog, which are to be amortized over periods of 4 years, 5 years and 3 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Marsal are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Thurne

On April 7, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of certain assets of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel ("Thurne"), a leading manufacturer of slicing equipment for the food processing industry located in Norwich, United Kingdom, for a purchase price of approximately $12.6 million. During the second quarter of 2015, the company finalized the working capital provision provided for by the purchase agreement resulting in a refund from the seller of $2.7 million.

The final allocation of cash paid for the Thurne acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) Apr 7, 2015			Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Apr 7, 2015
Current assets	$	3,419		$	(275	)	$	3,144
Property, plant and equipment	3,334			—			3,334
Goodwill	609			2,378			2,987
Other intangibles	3,625			(2,024		)	1,601
Current liabilities	(1,115		)	—			(1,115		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	9,872		$	79		$	9,951

The goodwill and $0.4 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $0.6 million allocated to customer relationships, $0.6 million allocated to developed technology and $0.1 million allocated to backlog, which are to be amortized over periods of 9 years, 7 years, and 3 months, respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Thurne are allocated to the Food Processing Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Induc

On May 30, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of certain assets of the Induc Commercial Electronics Co. Ltd. ("Induc"), a leading manufacturer of induction cooking equipment for the commercial foodservice industry located in Qingdao, China, for a purchase price of approximately $10.6 million. An additional deferred payment of approximately $1.4 million is also due to the seller on the second anniversary of the acquisition. An additional payment is also due upon the achievement of certain financial targets. The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon a working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement. The company expects to finalize this in the second quarter of 2016.

The following estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional and are based on the information that was available as of the acquisition date to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):



	(as initially reported) May 30, 2015			Preliminary Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) May 30, 2015
Current assets	$	1,705		$	(342	)	$	1,363
Property, plant and equipment	536			255			791
Goodwill	13,496			(393		)	13,103
Other intangibles	1,500			(300		)	1,200
Other assets	32			(32		)	—
Current liabilities	(854		)	854			—
Other non-current liabilities	(5,793		)	(42		)	(5,835		)

Consideration paid at closing	$	10,622		$	—		$	10,622

Deferred payment	1,516			(85		)	1,431
Contingent consideration	4,276			127			4,403

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	16,414		$	42		$	16,456

The goodwill and $0.5 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $0.7 million allocated to customer relationships, which is to be amortized over a period of 9 years, Goodwill and other intangibles of Induc are allocated to the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Induc purchase agreement includes an earnout provision providing for a contingent payment due to the sellers to the extent certain financial targets are exceeded. This earnout is payable within the first quarter of each of the fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively, if Induc exceeds certain sales and earnings targets for fiscal 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. The contractual obligation associated with the contingent earnout provision recognized on the acquisition date is $4.4 million.

The company believes that information gathered to date provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed but the company is waiting for additional information necessary to finalize those fair values. Thus, the provisional measurements of fair value set forth above are subject to change. The company expects to complete the purchase price allocation as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the acquisition date.

AGA

On September 23, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of AGA Rangemaster Group plc ("AGA") a leading manufacturer of residential kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens and refrigeration for a purchase price of approximately $184.7 million, net of cash acquired. AGA is headquartered in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. During the fourth quarter of 2015, the company completed the purchase of the minority interest of an AGA subsidiary for approximately $4.3 million.



	(as initially reported) Sep 23, 2015			Preliminary Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Sep 23, 2015
Cash	$	15,316		$	984		$	16,300
Current assets	163,216			(9,723		)	153,493
Property, plant and equipment	61,423			(2,688		)	58,735
Goodwill	144,645			(20,373		)	124,272
Other intangibles	190,000			30,000			220,000
Deferred tax asset	5,306			(5,306		)	—
Other assets	1,573			289			1,862
Current portion long-term debt	(30,703		)	—			(30,703		)
Current liabilities	(147,279		)	(5,726		)	(153,005		)
Long term debt	(138		)	—			(138		)
Long-term deferred tax liability	—			(143		)	(143		)
Other non-current liabilities	(202,312		)	12,686			(189,626		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	201,047		$	—		$	201,047

The long-term deferred tax asset amounted to $0.1 million. These net assets are comprised of $33.6 million of assets related to pension liabilities, $0.9 million of assets related to foreign net operating loss, $1.7 million of assets related to federal net operating loss carry forwards and $5.2 million of assets related to the difference between the book and tax basis of tangible assets and liability accounts, net of $41.5 million of deferred tax liabilities related to the difference between the book and tax basis of identifiable intangible assets. Net operating loss carryforwards are subject to carryforward limitations.

The goodwill and $145.0 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $75.0 million allocated to customer relationships, which is to be amortized over a period of 8 years. Goodwill and other intangibles of AGA are allocated to the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The company estimated the fair value of the assets and liabilities of AGA on a preliminary basis at the time of acquisition based on third-party estimates used to assist in determining the fair market value for acquired tangible and intangible assets. Changes to these allocations will occur as additional information becomes available. The company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations related to the fair value of tangible and intangible assets, in addition to determining and recording the tax effects of the transaction to include all assets/liabilities as those are recorded at fair value. Acquired goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Lynx

On December 15, 2015, the company completed its acquisition of all of the capital stock of Lynx Grills, Inc. ("Lynx"), a leading manufacturer of premium residential outdoor equipment located in Downey, California, for a purchase price of approximately $83.8 million, net of cash acquired. The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon a working capital provision provided by the purchase agreement. The company expects to finalize this in the second quarter of 2016.



	(as initially reported) Dec 15, 2015			Preliminary Measurement Period Adjustments			(as adjusted) Dec 15, 2015
Cash	$	276		$	—		$	276
Current deferred tax asset	467			—			467
Current assets	18,630			(100		)	18,530
Property, plant and equipment	1,690			—			1,690
Goodwill	42,502			100			42,602
Other intangibles	39,800			—			39,800
Other assets	130			—			130
Current liabilities	(6,208		)	—			(6,208		)
Long term deferred tax liability	(12,589		)	—			(12,589		)
Other non-current liabilities	(666		)	—			(666		)

Net assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	84,032		$	—		$	84,032

The current deferred tax assets and long term deferred tax liabilities amounted to $0.5 million and $12.6 million, respectively. These net liabilities are comprised of $14.0 million of deferred tax liabilities related to the difference between book and tax basis of identifiable intangible assets, net of $1.6 million related to federal and state net operating loss carryforwards and $0.3 million of assets arising from the difference between the book and tax basis of tangible assets and liability accounts. Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are subject to carryforward limitations.

The goodwill and $30.0 million of other intangibles associated with the trade name are subject to the non-amortization provisions of ASC 350. Other intangibles also includes $9.0 million allocated to customer relationships and $0.8 million allocated to backlog, which is to be amortized over a period of 5 years and 3 months respectively. Goodwill and other intangibles of Lynx are allocated to the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group for segment reporting purposes. These assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Pro Forma Financial Information

In accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations”, the following unaudited pro forma results of operations for the years ended April 2, 2016 and April 4, 2015, assumes the 2015 acquisitions of Desmon, Goldstein Eswood, Marsal, Thurne, Induc, AGA and Lynx were completed on January 4, 2015 (first day of fiscal year 2015). The following pro forma results include adjustments to reflect additional interest expense to fund the acquisitions, amortization of intangibles associated with the acquisitions, and the effects of adjustments made to the carrying value of certain assets (in thousands, except per share data):



	April 2, 2016		April 4, 2015
Net sales	$	516,355	$	553,114
Net earnings	54,538		28,091

Net earnings per share:
Basic	0.96		0.49
Diluted	0.96		0.49

The supplemental pro forma financial information presented above has been prepared for comparative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of either the results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions of these companies been effective on January 4, 2015 nor are they indicative of any future results. Also, the pro forma financial information does not reflect the costs which the company has incurred or may incur to integrate Desmon, Goldstein Eswood, Marsal, Thurne, Induc, AGA and Lynx.


3)	Litigation Matters

From time to time, the company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims related to products, suppliers, employees, customers and competitors. The company maintains insurance to partially cover product liability, workers compensation, property and casualty, and general liability matters. The company is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these matters as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of accrual required, if any, for these contingencies is made after assessment of each matter and the related insurance coverage. The required accrual may change in the future due to new developments or changes in approach such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these matters. The company does not believe that any pending litigation will have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


4)	Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounts Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. This update amends the current guidance on revenue recognition related to contracts with customers. Under ASU No. 2014-09, an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In early 2016, the FASB issued additional updates: ASU No. 2016-10, 2016-11 and 2016-12. These updates provide further guidance and clarification on specific items within the previously issued update. In July 2015, the FASB decided to delay the effective date of the new revenue standard to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 for public companies. Companies may elect to adopt the standard at the original effective date for public entities, that is, for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, but not earlier. The guidance can be applied using one of two retrospective application methods. The company is evaluating the impact the application of these ASU's will have, if any, on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”. This update requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update is effective for annual and corresponding interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items". This update eliminates the concept of extraordinary items from the current guidance. This update is effective for annual and corresponding interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Retrospective application is encouraged for all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs", which requires debt issuance costs to be recorded as a direct reduction of the debt liability on the balance sheet rather than as an asset. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The new guidance will be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-04, "Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer's Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets". This ASU is intended to provide a practical expedient for the measurement date of defined benefit plan assets and obligations. The practical expedient allows employers with fiscal year-end dates that do not fall on a calendar month-end (e.g., companies with a 52/53-week fiscal year) to measure pension and post-retirement benefit plan assets and obligations as of the calendar month-end date closest to the fiscal year-end. The FASB also provided a similar practical expedient for interim remeasurements for significant events. This ASU requires perspective application and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Interest - Imputation of Interest” which relates to the presentation of debt issuance costs. This standard clarifies the guidance set forth in FASB ASU 2015-03, which required that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability rather than as an asset. The new pronouncement clarifies that debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements could continue to be presented as an asset and be subsequently amortized over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the arrangement. The company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated balance sheets.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which is intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventories by replacing the current lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. The guidance applies only to inventories for which cost is determined by methods other than last-in first-out and the retail inventory method. Application of the standard, which should be applied prospectively, is required for the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The company is evaluating the impact the application of this ASU will have, if any, on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments”, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments during the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes". The amendments in ASU 2015-17 simplify the accounting for, and presentation of, deferred taxes by eliminating the need to separately classify the current amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities. Instead, aggregated deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified and reported as non-current assets or liabilities. The update is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The company is evaluating the impact the application of this ASU will have, if any, on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)". The amendments under this pronouncement will change the way all leases with a duration of one year of more are treated. Under this guidance, lessees will be required to capitalize virtually all leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and an associated financing lease liability or capital lease liability. The right-of-use asset represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the specified lease term. The lease liability represents the lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, measured on a discounted basis. Based on certain characteristics, leases are classified as financing leases or operating leases. Financing lease liabilities, those that contain provisions similar to capitalized leases, are amortized like capital leases are under current accounting, as amortization expense and interest expense in the statement of operations. Operating lease liabilities are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as lease expense in the statement of operations. This update is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. The company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its policies and procedures pertaining to its existing and future lease arrangements, disclosure requirements and on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-05, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships". The amendments in ASU 2016-05 clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as the hedging instrument under Topic 815 does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of the hedging relationship provided that ll other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The amendments in this update may be applied on either a prospective basis or a modified retrospective basis. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods with those reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The company is evaluating the impact the application of this ASU will have, if any, on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2016, the FASB issues ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)". The amendments in ASU-09 simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods with those reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2016. The company is evaluating the impact the application of this ASU will have, if any, on the company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


5)	Other Comprehensive Income

The company reports changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, in accordance with ASC 220, "Comprehensive Income".

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income(1) were as follows (in thousands):



	Currency Translation Adjustment			Pension Benefit Costs			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Interest Rate Swap			Total
Balance as of January 2, 2016	$	(52,842	)	$	(23,579	)	$	9		$	(76,412	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification	(396		)	3,778			75			3,457
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—			(196		)	(196		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	$	(396	)	$	3,778		$	(121	)	$	3,261
Balance as of April 2, 2016	$	(53,238	)	$	(19,801	)	$	(112	)	$	(73,151	)

(1) All amounts are net of tax.

Components of other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands)



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016			Apr 4, 2015
Net earnings	$	54,538		$	38,231
Currency translation adjustment	(396		)	(15,791		)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	3,778			114
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax	(121		)	(472		)
Comprehensive income	$	57,799		$	22,082


6)	Inventories

Inventories are composed of material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Costs for inventories at two of the company's manufacturing facilities have been determined using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method. These inventories under the LIFO method amounted to $37.5 million at April 2, 2016 and $35.6 million at January 2, 2016 and represented approximately 10.2% and 10.1% of the total inventory at each respective period. The amount of LIFO reserve at April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 was not material. Costs for all other inventory have been determined using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. The company estimates reserves for inventory obsolescence and shrinkage based on its judgment of future realization. Inventories at April 2, 2016 and January 2, 2016 are as follows:



	Apr 2, 2016		Jan 2, 2016
	(in thousands)
Raw materials and parts	$	141,608	$	139,117
Work-in-process	33,599		34,771
Finished goods	192,432		180,262
	$	367,639	$	354,150


7)	Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended April 2, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):



	Commercial Foodservice		Food Processing		Residential Kitchen			Total
Balance as of January 2, 2016	$	473,127	$	134,092	$	376,120		$	983,339
Goodwill acquired during the year	—		—		—			—
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	83		—		100			183
Exchange effect	158		1,615		(1,297		)	476
Balance as of April 2, 2016	$	473,368	$	135,707	$	374,923		$	983,998


8)	Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:



	Apr 2, 2016		Jan 2, 2016
	(in thousands)
Accrued payroll and related expenses	$	64,497	$	65,623
Advanced customer deposits	56,871		57,595
Accrued warranty	37,847		37,901
Accrued customer rebates	27,258		45,154
Accrued product liability and workers compensation	11,880		11,635
Accrued sales and other tax	9,690		13,537
Accrued agent commission	9,515		9,948
Accrued professional fees	8,317		7,019
Product recall	7,172		7,786
Restructuring	3,707		6,266
Other accrued expenses	63,257		57,690

	$	300,011	$	320,154


9)	Warranty Costs

In the normal course of business the company issues product warranties for specific product lines and provides for the estimated future warranty cost in the period in which the sale is recorded. The estimate of warranty cost is based on contract terms and historical warranty loss experience that is periodically adjusted for recent actual experience. Because warranty estimates are forecasts that are based on the best available information, actual claims costs may differ from amounts provided. Adjustments to initial obligations for warranties are made as changes in the obligations become reasonably estimable.

A rollforward of the warranty reserve is as follows:



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016
	(in thousands)
Balance as of January 2, 2016	$	37,901
Warranty reserve related to acquisitions	—
Warranty expense	11,535
Warranty claims	(11,589		)
Balance as of April 2, 2016	$	37,847


10)	Financing Arrangements



	Apr 2, 2016		Jan 2, 2016
	(in thousands)
Senior secured revolving credit line	$	705,000	$	733,000
Foreign loans	57,881		32,813
Other debt arrangement	239		248
Total debt	$	763,120	$	766,061
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	57,046		32,059
Long-term debt	$	706,074	$	734,002

On August 7, 2012, the company entered into a senior secured multi-currency credit facility. Terms of the company’s senior credit agreement provide for $1.0 billion of availability under a revolving credit line. As of April 2, 2016, the company had $705.0 million of borrowings outstanding under this facility. The company also had $6.5 million in outstanding letters of credit as of April 2, 2016, which reduces the borrowing availability under the revolving credit line. Remaining borrowing availability under this facility was $288.5 million at April 2, 2016.

At April 2, 2016, borrowings under the senior secured credit facility were assessed at an interest rate of 1.50% above LIBOR for long-term borrowings or at the higher of the Prime rate and the Federal Funds Rate. The average interest rate on the senior debt amounted to 2.00%. The interest rates on borrowings under the senior secured credit facility may be adjusted quarterly based on the company’s indebtedness ratio on a rolling four-quarter basis. Additionally, a commitment fee based upon the indebtedness ratio is charged on the unused portion of the revolving credit line. This variable commitment fee amounted to 0.25% as of April 2, 2016.

In September 2015, the company completed its acquisition of Aga Rangemaster Group plc in the United Kingdom. At the time of acquisition, credit facilities denominated in British Pounds, Euro and U.S. dollars, had been established to fund local working capital needs. At April 2, 2016, these facilities amounted to $50.5 million in U.S. dollars. The average interest rate assessed on these facilities was approximately 2.61%.

In addition, the company has other international credit facilities to fund working capital needs outside the United States and the United Kingdom. At April 2, 2016, these foreign credit facilities amounted to $7.4 million in U.S. dollars with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 7.92%.

The company’s debt is reflected on the balance sheet at cost. Based on current market conditions, the company believes its interest rate margins on its existing debt are consistent with current market conditions and therefore the carrying value of debt reflects the fair value. However, the interest rate margin is based upon numerous factors, including but not limited to the credit rating of the borrower, the duration of the loan, the structure and restrictions under the debt agreement, current lending policies of the counterparty, and the company’s relationships with its lenders.

The company estimated the fair value of its loans by calculating the upfront cash payment a market participant would require to assume the company’s obligations. The upfront cash payment is the amount that a market participant would be able to lend to achieve sufficient cash inflows to cover the cash outflows under the company’s senior revolving credit facility assuming the facility was outstanding in its entirety until maturity. Since the company maintains its borrowings under a revolving credit facility and there is no predetermined borrowing or repayment schedule, for purposes of this calculation the company calculated the fair value of its obligations assuming the current amount of debt at the end of the period was outstanding until the maturity of the company’s senior revolving credit facility in August 2017. Although borrowings could be materially greater or less than the current amount of borrowings outstanding at the end of the period, it is not practical to estimate the amounts that may be outstanding during future periods. The carrying value and estimated aggregate fair value, a level 2 measurement, based primarily on market prices, of debt is as follows (in thousands):



	Apr 2, 2016				Jan 2, 2016
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Total debt	$	763,120	$	763,120	$	766,061	$	766,061

The company uses floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to hedge variable interest rate risk associated with the revolving credit line. At April 2, 2016, the company had outstanding floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps totaling $65.0 million notional amount carrying an average interest rate of 0.82% maturing in less than 12 months and $110.0 million notional amount carrying an average interest rate of 0.94% that mature in more than 12 months but less than 24 months.

The senior revolving facility matures on August 7, 2017, and accordingly has been classified as a long-term liability on the consolidated balance sheet.

The company believes that its current capital resources, including cash and cash equivalents, cash expected to be generated from operations, funds available from its current lenders and access to the credit and capital markets will be sufficient to finance its operations, debt service obligations, capital expenditures, product development and expenditures for the foreseeable future.

The terms of the senior secured credit facility limit the ability of the company and its subsidiaries to, with certain exceptions: incur indebtedness; grant liens; engage in certain mergers, consolidations, acquisitions and dispositions; make restricted payments; enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and require, among other things, a maximum ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA of 3.5 and a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the senior secured credit facility) of 1.25. The senior secured credit facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Middleby Marshall, the company and the company's domestic subsidiaries and is unconditionally guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, the company and certain of the company's direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries. The senior secured credit facility contains certain customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to make required payments; bankruptcy and other insolvency events; the failure to perform certain covenants; the material breach of a representation or warranty; non-payment of certain other indebtedness; the entry of undischarged judgments against the company or any subsidiary for the payment of material uninsured amounts; the invalidity of the company guarantee or any subsidiary guaranty; and a change of control of the company. The credit agreement also provides that if a material adverse change in the company’s business operations or conditions occurs, the lender could declare an event of default. Under terms of the agreement, a material adverse effect is defined as (a) a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect upon, the operations, business properties, condition (financial and otherwise) or prospects of the company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the ability of the company to perform under the loan agreements and to avoid any event of default; or (c) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability against the company of any loan document. A material adverse effect is determined on a subjective basis by the company's creditors. At April 2, 2016, the company was in compliance with all covenants pursuant to its borrowing agreements.


11)	Financial Instruments

ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities and measure those instruments at fair value. Derivatives that do not qualify as a hedge must be adjusted to fair value in earnings. If a derivative does qualify as a hedge under ASC 815, changes in the fair value will either be offset against the change in the fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments or recognized in other accumulated comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a hedge's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in earnings.

Foreign Exchange: The company uses foreign currency forward and option purchase and sales contracts with terms of less than one year to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The company’s primary hedging activities are to mitigate its exposure to changes in exchange rates on intercompany and third party trade receivables and payables. The company does not currently enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. In managing its foreign currency exposures, the company identifies and aggregates naturally occurring offsetting positions and then hedges residual balance sheet exposures. The fair value of the forward and option contracts was a gain of $0.4 million at the end of the first quarter of 2016.

Interest Rate: The company has entered into interest rate swaps to fix the interest rate applicable to certain of its variable-rate debt. The agreements swap one-month LIBOR for fixed rates. The company has designated these swaps as cash flow hedges and all changes in fair value of the swaps are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. As of April 2, 2016, the fair value of these instruments was a liability of $0.6 million. The change in fair value of these swap agreements in the first three months of 2016 was a loss of $0.1 million, net of taxes.

The following tables summarize the company’s fair value of interest rate swaps (in thousands):



	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Presentation	Apr 2, 2016			Jan 2, 2016
Fair value	Other non-current liabilities	$	(603	)	$	(412	)

The impact on earnings from interest rate swaps was as follows (in thousands):



		Three Months Ended
	Presentation of Gain/(loss)	Apr 2, 2016			Apr 4, 2015
Gain/(loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	Other comprehensive income	$	(519	)	$	(1,297	)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (effective portion)	Interest expense	$	(317	)	$	(485	)
Gain/(loss) recognized in income (ineffective portion)	Other expense	$	11		$	13

Interest rate swaps are subject to default risk to the extent the counterparties are unable to satisfy their settlement obligations under the interest rate swap agreements. The company reviews the credit profile of the financial institutions and assesses its creditworthiness prior to entering into the interest rate swap agreements. The interest rate swap agreements typically contain provisions that allow the counterparty to require early settlement in the event that the company becomes insolvent or is unable to maintain compliance with its covenants under its existing debt agreements.


12)	Segment Information

The company operates in three reportable operating segments defined by management reporting structure and operating activities.

The Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group manufactures, sells, and distributes cooking equipment for the restaurant and institutional kitchen industry. This business segment has manufacturing facilities in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Australia, China, Denmark, Italy, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Principal product lines of this group include conveyor ovens, ranges, steamers, convection ovens, combi-ovens, broilers and steam cooking equipment, induction cooking systems, baking and proofing ovens, charbroilers, catering equipment, fryers, toasters, hot food servers, food warming equipment, griddles, coffee and beverage dispensing equipment, professional refrigerators, coldrooms, ice machines, freezers and kitchen processing and ventilation equipment. These products are sold and marketed under the brand names: Anets, Beech, Blodgett, Blodgett Combi, Blodgett Range, Bloomfield, Britannia, CTX, Carter-Hoffmann, Celfrost, Concordia, CookTek, Desmon, Doyon, Eswood, Frifri, Giga, Goldstein, Holman, Houno, IMC, Induc, Jade, Lang, Lincat, MagiKitch’n, Market Forge, Marsal, Middleby Marshall, MPC, Nieco, Nu-Vu, PerfectFry, Pitco, Southbend, Star, Toastmaster, TurboChef, Wells and Wunder-Bar.

The Food Processing Equipment Group manufactures preparation, cooking, packaging, food handling and food safety equipment for the food processing industry. This business segment has manufacturing operations in Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Principal product lines of this group include batch ovens, belt ovens, continuous processing ovens, frying systems, automated thermal processing systems, automated loading and unloading systems, meat presses, breading, battering, mixing, water cutting systems, forming, grinding and slicing equipment, food suspension, reduction and emulsion systems, defrosting equipment, packaging and food safety equipment. These products are sold and marketed under the brand names: Alkar, Armor Inox, Auto-Bake, Baker Thermal Solutions, Cozzini, Danfotech, Drake, Maurer-Atmos, MP Equipment, RapidPak, Spooner Vicars, Stewart Systems and Thurne.

The Residential Kitchen Equipment Group manufactures, sells and distributes kitchen equipment for the residential market. This business segment has manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, Mississippi, Wisconsin, France, Ireland, Romania, and the United Kingdom. Principal product lines of this group include ranges, cookers, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, cooktops and outdoor equipment. These products are sold and marketed under the brand names of AGA, AGA Cookshop, Brigade, Falcon, Fired Earth, Grange, Heartland, La Cornue, Leisure Sinks, Lynx, Marvel, Mercury, Rangemaster, Rayburn, Redfyre, Sedona, Stanley, TurboChef, U-Line and Viking.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The chief operating decision maker evaluates individual segment performance based on operating income.

Net Sales Summary

(dollars in thousands)



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016				Apr 4, 2015
	Sales		Percent		Sales		Percent
Business Segments:
Commercial Foodservice	$	278,986	54.0	%	$	262,216	64.5	%
Food Processing	78,636		15.2		69,819		17.2
Residential Kitchen	158,733		30.8		74,561		18.3
Total	$	516,355	100.0	%	$	406,596	100.0	%

The following table summarizes the results of operations for the company's business segments(1) (in thousands):



	Commercial Foodservice		Food Processing		Residential Kitchen		Corporate and Other(2)			Total
Three Months Ended April 2, 2016
Net sales	$	278,986	$	78,636	$	158,733	$	—		$	516,355
Income (loss) from operations	76,569		17,863		9,851		(17,908		)	86,375
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,371		1,438		8,704		417			14,930
Net capital expenditures	4,184		1,798		1,711		—			7,693

Total assets	$	1,132,939	$	325,373	$	1,235,772	$	83,860		$	2,777,944

Three Months Ended April 4, 2015
Net sales	$	262,216	$	69,819	$	74,561				$	406,596
Income (loss) from operations	63,726		13,310		4,941		(15,397		)	66,580
Depreciation and amortization expense	5,266		1,437		4,129		400			11,232
Net capital expenditures	4,624		355		1,060		78			6,117

Total assets	$	1,117,585	$	309,829	$	635,388	$	80,034		$	2,142,836

(1)Non-operating expenses are not allocated to the operating segments. Non-operating expenses consist of interest expense and deferred financing amortization, foreign exchange gains and losses and other income and expense items outside of income from operations.

(2)Includes corporate and other general company assets and operations.

Geographic Information

Long-lived assets, not including goodwill and other intangibles (in thousands):



	Apr 2, 2016		Apr 4, 2015
United States and Canada	$	153,284	$	129,397
Asia	18,011		13,727
Europe and Middle East	60,795		22,596
Latin America	1,114		1,473
Total international	$	79,920	$	37,796
	$	233,204	$	167,193

Net sales (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016		Apr 4, 2015
United States and Canada	$	325,941	$	296,484
Asia	37,794		48,529
Europe and Middle East	136,604		42,984
Latin America	16,016		18,599
Total international	$	190,414	$	110,112
	$	516,355	$	406,596


13)	Employee Retirement Plans


(a)	Pension Plans

U.S. Plans:

The company maintains a non-contributory defined benefit plan for its union employees at the Elgin, Illinois facility. Benefits are determined based upon retirement age and years of service with the company. This defined benefit plan was frozen on April 30, 2002, and no further benefits accrue to the participants beyond this date. Plan participants will receive or continue to receive payments for benefits earned on or prior to April 30, 2002 upon reaching retirement age.

The company maintains a non-contributory defined benefit plan for its employees at the Smithville, Tennessee facility, which was acquired as part of the Star acquisition. Benefits are determined based upon retirement age and years of service with the company. This defined benefit plan was frozen on April 1, 2008, and no further benefits accrue to the participants beyond this date. Plan participants will receive or continue to receive payments for benefits earned on or prior to April 1, 2008 upon reaching retirement age.

The company also maintains a retirement benefit agreement with its Chairman ("Chairman Plan"). The retirement benefits are based upon a percentage of the Chairman’s final base salary.

Non-U.S. Plans:

The company maintains a defined benefit plan for its employees at the Wrexham, the United Kingdom facility, which was acquired as part of the Lincat acquisition. Benefits are determined based upon retirement age and years of service with the company. This defined benefit plan was frozen on April 30, 2010 prior to Middleby’s acquisition of the company. No further benefits accrue to the participants beyond this date. Plan participants will receive or continue to receive payments for benefits earned on or prior to April 30, 2010 upon reaching retirement age.

The company maintains several pension plans related to AGA and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "AGA Group"), the most significant being the Aga Rangemaster Group Pension Scheme, which covers the majority of employees in the United Kingdom. Membership in the plan on a defined benefit basis of pension provision was closed to new entrants in 2001. The plan became open to new entrants on a defined contribution basis of pension provision in 2002, but was generally closed to new entrants on this basis during 2014.

The other, much smaller, defined benefit pension plans operating within the AGA Group cover employees in France, Ireland and the United Kingdom. All pension plan assets are held in separate trust funds although the net defined benefit pension obligations are included in the company's consolidated balance sheet.

During the three months period ended April 2, 2016, the company recorded net periodic pension cost related to the AGA Group pension plans including the following components; an expected return on plan assets of $17.6 million, interest cost of $10.7 million and a service cost of $0.9 million. The pension costs for all other plans of the company were not material during the period.


(b)	Defined Contribution Plans

The company maintains two separate defined contribution 401K savings plans covering all employees in the United States. These two plans separately cover the union employees at the Elgin, Illinois facility and all other remaining union and non-union employees in the United States. The company also maintains defined contribution plans for its U.K. based employees.


14)	Restructuring

Residential Kitchen Equipment Group:

During fiscal year 2015, the company took actions to improve the operations of Viking and undertook acquisition integration initiatives related to AGA within the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. These initiatives included organizational restructuring and headcount reductions, consolidation and disposition of certain facilities and business operations. The company recorded additional expense of $0.6 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016. This expense is reflected in restructuring expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The cumulative expenses incurred to date for these initiatives is approximately $21.0 million. The company estimates that these restructuring initiatives will result in future cost savings of approximately $24.1 million annually, beginning in fiscal year 2016, primarily related to compensation and facility costs. The company anticipates that all severance obligations for the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group will be satisfied by the end of fiscal of 2016. The lease obligations extend through July 2020.



	Severance/Benefits			Facilities/Operations			Other			Total
Balance as of January 2, 2016	$	15,661		$	4,642		$	120		$	20,423
Expenses	245			388			(27		)	606
Exchange	(150		)	81			40			(29		)
Payments	(10,276		)	(2,024		)	(14		)	(12,314		)
Balance as of April 2, 2016	$	5,480		$	3,087		$	119		$	8,686

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Informational Notes

This report contains forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions readers that these projections are based upon future results or events and are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause such results or events to differ materially from any forward-looking statements which may be deemed to have been made in this report, or which are otherwise made by or on behalf of the company. Such factors include, but are not limited to, volatility in earnings resulting from goodwill impairment losses which may occur irregularly and in varying amounts; variability in financing costs; quarterly variations in operating results; dependence on key customers; international exposure; foreign exchange and political risks affecting international sales; ability to protect trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property; changing market conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the timely development and market acceptance of the company’s products; the availability and cost of raw materials; and other risks detailed herein and from time-to-time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including the company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Net Sales Summary

(dollars in thousands)



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016				Apr 4, 2015
	Sales		Percent		Sales		Percent
Business Segments:
Commercial Foodservice	$	278,986	54.0	%	$	262,216	64.5	%
Food Processing	78,636		15.2		69,819		17.2
Residential Kitchen	158,733		30.8		74,561		18.3
Total	$	516,355	100.0	%	$	406,596	100.0	%

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of earnings items as a percentage of net sales for the periods:



	Three Months Ended
	Apr 2, 2016		Apr 4, 2015
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of sales	61.9		61.2
Gross profit	38.1		38.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses	21.3		21.3
Restructuring expenses	0.1		1.1
Income from operations	16.7		16.4
Interest expense and deferred financing amortization, net	1.0		0.9
Other (income) expense, net	(0.2	)	1.1
Earnings before income taxes	15.9		14.4
Provision for income taxes	5.3		4.9
Net earnings	10.6	%	9.5	%

Three Months Ended April 2, 2016 as compared to Three Months Ended April 4, 2015

NET SALES. Net sales for the three months period ended April 2, 2016 increased 27.0% to $516.4 million as compared to $406.6 million in the three months period ended April 4, 2015. Of the $109.8 million increase in net sales, $106.6 million or 26.2%, was attributable to acquisition growth, resulting from the fiscal 2015 acquisitions of Goldstein Eswood, Marsal, Induc, Thurne, AGA and Lynx. Excluding acquisitions, net sales increased $3.2 million or 0.8%, from the prior year. The impact of foreign exchange rates on foreign sales translated into U.S. Dollars for the three months period ended April 2, 2016 reduced net sales by approximately $6.4 million or 1.6%. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, organic sales growth amounted to 2.3% for the year, including a net sales increase of 7.5% at the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, a net sales increase of 5.9% at the Food Processing Equipment Group and a net sales decrease of 19.2% at the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group.

•

Net sales of the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group increased by $16.8 million or 6.4%, to $279.0 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $262.2 million in the prior year period. Net sales resulting from the acquisitions of Goldstein Eswood, Marsal and Induc which were acquired on January 30, 2015, February 10, 2015, and May 30, 2015, respectively, accounted for an increase of $2.2 million during the three months period ended April 2, 2016. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, net sales of the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group increased $14.6 million, or 5.6%, as compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, organic net sales increased 7.5% at the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group. Domestically, the company realized a sales decrease of $1.1 million, or 0.6%, to $184.6 million, as compared to $185.7 million in the prior year period. This includes an increase of $0.6 million from recent acquisitions. Domestic sales in the prior year included revenues from several large restaurant customer equipment rollouts, resulting in lesser growth in comparison to the prior year quarter. Excluding the acquisitions, the net decrease was $1.7 million, or 0.9%. International sales increased $17.9 million, or 23.4%, to $94.4 million, as compared to $76.5 million in the prior year period. This includes an increase of $1.7 million from the recent acquisitions, offset by $5.1 million related to the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. The change in both domestic and international net sales also includes the favorable impact of increased prices over the prior year, which is estimated to have increased net sales by 2.0% to 3.0% as compared to the prior year.

•

Net sales of the Food Processing Equipment Group increased by $8.8 million or 12.6%, to $78.6 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $69.8 million in the prior year period. Net sales from the acquisition of Thurne, which was acquired on April 7, 2015, accounted for an increase of $5.6 million during the three months period ended April 2, 2016. Excluding the impact of this acquisition, net sales of the Food Processing Equipment Group increased $3.2 million, or 4.6%. On a constant currency basis, organic net sales increased 5.9% at the Food Processing Equipment Group. Domestically, the company realized a sales increase of $19.6 million, or 50.3%, to $58.6 million, as compared to $39.0 million in the prior year quarter. This includes an increase of $5.3 million from the recent acquisition. International sales decreased $10.8 million, or 35.1%, to $20.0 million, as compared to $30.8 million in the prior year period. This includes of $0.3 million from the recent acquisition, and offset by $0.9 million related to the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. The variability between domestic and international sales reflects the nature of the large projects at this business segment, which may occur in different geographic segments in comparative periods. Due to the nature of competitive bidding on large jobs and variability of equipment mix in comparison to the prior year, the impact of price changes are not estimated to be a significant or meaningful factor in the change in net sales from the prior year.

•

Net sales of the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group increased by $84.1 million or 112.7%, to $158.7 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $74.6 million in the prior year period. Net sales from the acquisitions of AGA and Lynx, which were acquired on September 23, 2015, and December 15, 2015, respectively, accounted for an increase of $98.8 million during the three months period ended April 2, 2016. Excluding the impact of these acquisitions, net sales of the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group decreased $14.7 million, or 19.7%. On a constant currency basis, organic net sales decreased 19.2% at the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. Domestically, the company realized a sales increase of $10.9 million, or 15.2%, to $82.7 million, as compared to $71.8 million in the prior year quarter. This includes an increase of $25.0 million from the recent acquisitions. International sales increased $73.2 million, or 2,614.3%, to $76.0 million, as compared to $2.8 million in the prior year quarter, including a reduction of $0.4 million related to the impact of unfavorable exchange rates. Organic sales growth for the quarter was adversely impacted by lower sales at U-Line due to a prior year new product launch resulting in higher sales to dealers for new product showroom displays. Additionally, sales continued to be affected by the recall of certain Viking products manufactured prior to 2013 and Middleby's acquisition of Viking. The net organic decrease in sales is net of price increases, which are estimated to have added approximately 3.0% to net sales in comparison to the prior year.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased to $196.8 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016 from $157.6 million in the prior year period. The increase in the gross profit reflects the impact of increased sales from acquisitions, offset by the impact of foreign exchange rates, which reduced gross profit by $1.8 million. The gross margin rate was 38.8% in the three months period ended April 4, 2015 as compared to 38.1% in the current year period.

•

Gross profit at the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group increased by $10.7 million, or 10.2%, to $115.9 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $105.2 million in the prior year period. Gross profit from the acquisitions of Goldstein Eswood, Marsal and Induc accounted for approximately $0.9 million of the increase in gross profit during the period. Excluding the recent acquisitions, gross profit increased by approximately $9.8 million on higher sales volumes. The impact of foreign exchange rates reduced gross profit by approximately $1.3 million. The gross margin rate increased to 41.5%, as compared to 40.1% in the prior year period, due primarily to changes in sales mix, as compared to the prior year period.

•

Gross profit at the Food Processing Equipment Group increased by $5.4 million, or 20.7%, to $31.5 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $26.1 million in the prior year period. Gross profit from the acquisition of Thurne accounted for approximately $3.0 million of the increase in gross profit during the period. The impact of foreign exchange rates reduced gross profit by approximately $0.4 million. Excluding the recent acquisitions, the gross profit increased by approximately $2.4 million on higher sales volume. The gross profit margin rate increased to 40.1%, as compared to 37.4% in the prior year period. The increase in the gross margin rate reflects the favorable impact of ongoing integration initiatives related to recent acquisitions and favorable sales mix.

•

Gross profit at the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group increased by $21.8 million, or 79.0%, to $49.4 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $27.6 million in the prior year period. Gross profit from the acquisitions of AGA and Lynx accounted for approximately $27.6 million of the increase in gross profit during the period. The impact of foreign exchange rates reduced gross profit by approximately $0.1 million. The gross margin rate decreased to 31.1%, as compared to 37.0% in the prior year period, due to the impact of lower gross margins at the recent acquisitions of AGA and Lynx, offsetting improved margins at Viking related to initiatives related to profitability improvement.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Combined selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $91.0 million in the three months period ended April 4, 2015 to $110.4 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses were 22.3% in the three months period ended April 4, 2015, as compared to 21.4% in the three months period ended April 2, 2016.

Selling expenses increased from $47.1 million in the three months period ended April 4, 2015 to $53.7 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016. Selling expenses reflected increased costs of $11.8 million associated with the Goldstein Eswood, Thurne, Induc, AGA and Lynx acquisitions. These expenses were offset by a $1.1 million reduction in compensation and $1.8 million of lower trade show and advertising costs. The impact of foreign exchange rates had a favorable impact, reducing selling expenses by approximately $0.9 million.

General and administrative expenses increased from $39.3 million in the three months period ended April 4, 2015 to $56.1 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016. General and administrative expenses reflect $14.1 million of increased costs associated with the Goldstein Eswood, Thurne, Induc, AGA and Lynx acquisitions, including $3.5 million of non-cash intangible amortization expense. Additionally, general and administrative expenses increased $3.0 million related to non-cash share-based compensation. The impact of foreign exchange rates had a favorable impact, reducing general and administrative expenses by approximately $0.6 million.

Restructuring expenses decreased $4.0 million from $4.6 million three months period ended April 4, 2015 to $0.6 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016. The prior year quarter included expenses associated with the closure of facilities and warehouse consolidations at the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group.

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES. Interest and deferred financing amortization costs were $5.3 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period, reflecting increased interest on higher debt balances associated with acquisition investments. Other income was $0.8 million in the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to other expense of $4.6 million in the prior year period, and consists mainly of foreign exchange gains and losses. In the prior year period foreign exchange losses were attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar in the quarter, as compared to the Euro, Brazilian Real, Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar.

INCOME TAXES. A tax provision of $27.4 million, at an effective rate of 33.4%, was recorded during the three months period ended April 2, 2016, as compared to $20.0 million at an effective rate of 34.4%, in the prior year period. In comparison to the prior year, the tax provision reflects a lower effective tax rate on increased earnings in lower foreign and state taxed jurisdictions and an increase in tax credits.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

During the three months ended April 2, 2016, cash and cash equivalents increased by $0.2 million to $55.7 million at April 2, 2016 from $55.5 million at January 2, 2016. Net borrowings decreased from $766.1 million at January 2, 2016 to $763.1 million at April 2, 2016.

OPERATING ACTIVITIES. Net cash provided by operating activities was $14.5 million for the three months ended April 2, 2016, compared to $23.8 million for the three months ended April 4, 2015.

During the three months ended April 2, 2016, increased working capital levels reduced operating cash flows by $68.9 million. These changes in working capital levels included a $19.6 million increase in accounts receivable on increased sales. Inventory increased $12.8 million due to several factors including the timing of large orders for the Food Processing Equipment Group, investments in inventories at the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group in connection with new product introductions and cyclical working capital requirements for the Commerical Foodservice Group. Changes in working capital also included a $36.6 million decrease in accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities primarily related to the $14.4 million funding payment for the AGA pension plan, funding of severance obligations associated with AGA restructuring initiatives and the payment of 2015 annual rebate programs.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES. During the three months ended April 2, 2016, net cash used in investing activities included $7.7 million of additions and upgrades of production equipment and manufacturing facilities.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES. Net cash flows used by financing activities were $6.9 million during the three months ended April 2, 2016. The company’s borrowing activities included $28.0 million of net repayments under its $1.0 billion revolving credit facility and $26.3 million of net borrowings under its foreign banking facilities.

The company repurchased $4.4 million of Middleby common shares during the three months ended April 2, 2016. This was comprised of $3.9 million used to repurchase 38,011 that were surrendered to the company by employees in lieu of cash for payment for withholding taxes related to restricted stock vestings that occurred during the three months ended April 2, 2016 and $0.5 million used to repurchase 5,274 shares of its common stock under a stock repurchase program.

Financing activities also included $0.8 million of excess tax detriment associated with the vesting of restricted stock grants.

At April 2, 2016, the company was in compliance with all covenants pursuant to its borrowing agreements. The company believes that its current capital resources, including cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, funds available from its revolving credit facility and access to the credit and capital markets will be sufficient to finance its operations, debt service obligations, capital expenditures, acquisitions, product development and integration expenditures for the foreseeable future.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the company to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as well as related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, the company evaluates its estimates and judgments based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition. At the Commercial Foodservice Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group, the company recognizes revenue on the sale of its products where title transfers and when risk of loss has passed to the customer, which occurs at the time of shipment, and collectability is reasonably assured. The sale prices of the products sold are fixed and determinable at the time of shipment. Sales are reported net of sales returns, sales incentives and cash discounts based on prior experience and other quantitative and qualitative factors.

At the Food Processing Equipment Group, the company enters into long-term sales contracts for certain products that are often significant relative to the business. Revenue under these long-term sales contracts is recognized using the percentage of completion method defined within ASC 605-35 “Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts” due to the length of time to fully manufacture and assemble the equipment. The company measures revenue recognized based on the ratio of actual labor hours incurred in relation to the total estimated labor hours to be incurred related to the contract. Because estimated labor hours to complete a project are based upon forecasts using the best available information, the actual hours may differ from original estimates. The percentage of completion method of accounting for these contracts most accurately reflects the status of these uncompleted contracts in the company's financial statements and most accurately measures the matching of revenues with expenses. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the amount of the estimated loss is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Revenue for sales of products and services not covered by long-term sales contracts is recognized when risk of loss has passed to the customer, which occurs at the time of shipment and collectability is reasonably assured. The sale prices of the products sold are fixed and determinable at the time of shipment. Sales are reported net of sales returns, sales incentives and cash discounts based on prior experience and other quantitative and qualitative factors.

Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method for the majority of the company’s inventories. The company evaluates the need to record valuation adjustments for inventory on a regular basis. The company’s policy is to evaluate all inventories including raw material, work-in-process, finished goods, and spare parts. Inventory in excess of estimated usage requirements is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Inherent in the estimates of net realizable value are estimates related to our future manufacturing schedules, customer demand, possible alternative uses, and ultimate realization of potentially excess inventory.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles. The company’s business acquisitions result in the recognition of goodwill and other intangible assets, which are a significant portion of the company’s total assets. The company recognizes goodwill and other intangible assets under the guidance of ASC Topic 350-10, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other”. Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the fair value of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Identifiable intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill and include trademarks and trade names, technology, customer relationships and other specifically identifiable assets. Trademarks and trade names are deemed to be indefinite-lived. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are subject to impairment testing. On an annual basis, or more frequently if triggering events occur, the company compares the estimated fair value to the carrying value to determine if a potential goodwill impairment exists. If the fair value is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss, if any, is recorded for the difference between the implied fair value and the carrying value of goodwill. In estimating the fair value of specific intangible assets, management relies on a number of factors, including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, comparable transactions and other market data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying them in the impairment tests of goodwill and other intangible assets.

Pension Benefits. The company provides pension benefits to certain employees and accounts for these benefits in accordance with ASC 715, Compensation-Retirement Benefits. For financial reporting purposes, long-term assumptions are developed through consultations with actuaries. Such assumptions include the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, discount rates.

The amount of unrecognized actuarial gains and losses recognized in the current year’s operations is based on amortizing the unrecognized gains or losses for each plan that exceed the larger of 10% of the projected benefit obligation or the fair value of plan assets, also known as the corridor. The amount of unrecognized gain or loss that exceeds the corridor is amortized over the average future service of the plan participants or the average life expectancy of inactive plan participants for plans where all or almost all of the plan participants are inactive. While we believe that our assumptions are appropriate, significant differences in our actual experience or significant changes in our assumptions may materially affect our pension obligations and our future expense.

Income Taxes. The company provides deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws. The company’s deferred and other tax balances are based on management’s interpretation of the tax regulations and rulings in numerous taxing jurisdictions. Income tax expense and liabilities recognized by the company also reflect its best estimates and assumptions regarding, among other things, the level of future taxable income, the effect of the company’s various tax planning strategies and uncertain tax positions. Future tax authority rulings and changes in tax laws, changes in projected levels of taxable income and future tax planning strategies could affect the actual effective tax rate and tax balances recorded by the company. The company follows the provisions under ASC 740-10-25 that provides a recognition threshold and measurement criteria for the financial statement recognition of a tax benefit taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Tax benefits are recognized only when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the benefits will be sustained on examination. Tax benefits that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured using a probability weighting of the largest amount of tax benefit that has greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. Whether the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is met for a particular tax benefit is a matter of judgment based on the individual facts and circumstances evaluated in light of all available evidence as of the balance sheet date.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

The company is exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates. The following table summarizes the maturity of the company’s debt obligations:



Twelve Month Period Ending	Variable Rate Debt

April 2, 2017	$	57,046
April 2, 2018	705,311
April 2, 2019	107
April 2, 2020	107
April 2, 2021 and thereafter	549
	$	763,120

In September 2015, the company completed its acquisition of AGA Rangemaster Group plc in the United Kingdom. At the time of acquisition, credit facilities denominated in British Pounds, Euro and U.S. dollars, had been established to fund local working capital needs. At April 2, 2016, these facilities amounted to $50.5 million in U.S. dollars. The average interest rate assessed on these facilities was approximately 2.61%.

The terms of the senior secured credit facility limit the ability of the company and its subsidiaries to, with certain exceptions: incur indebtedness; grant liens; engage in certain mergers, consolidations, acquisitions and dispositions; make restricted payments; enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and require, among other things, a maximum ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA of 3.5 and a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the senior secured credit facility) of 1.25. The senior secured credit facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Middleby Marshall, the company and the company's domestic subsidiaries and is unconditionally guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, the company and certain of the company's direct and indirect material domestic subsidiaries. The senior secured credit facility contains certain customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to make required payments; bankruptcy and other insolvency events; the failure to perform certain covenants; the material breach of a representation or warranty; non-payment of certain other indebtedness; the entry of undischarged judgments against the company or any subsidiary for the payment of material uninsured amounts; the invalidity of the company guarantee or any subsidiary guaranty; and a change of control of the company. The credit agreement also provides that if a material adverse change in the company’s business operations or conditions occurs, the lender could declare an event of default. Under terms of the agreement, a material adverse effect is defined as (a) a material adverse change in, or a material adverse effect upon, the operations, business properties, condition (financial and otherwise) or prospects of the company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the ability of the company to perform under the loan agreements and to avoid any event of default; or (c) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability against the company of any loan document. A material adverse effect is determined on a subjective basis by the company's creditors. The potential loss on fair value for the company's debt obligations from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted interest rates would not have a material impact on the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. At April 2, 2016, the company was in compliance with all covenants pursuant to its borrowing agreements.

Financing Derivative Instruments

The company has entered into interest rate swaps to fix the interest rate applicable to certain of its variable-rate debt. The agreements swap one-month LIBOR for fixed rates. The company has designated these swaps as cash flow hedges and all changes in fair value of the swaps are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. As of April 2, 2016, the fair value of these instruments was a liability of $0.6 million. The change in fair value of these swap agreements in the first three months of 2016 was a loss of $0.1 million, net of taxes. The potential net loss on fair value for such instruments from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted interest rates would not have a material impact on the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Foreign Exchange Derivative Financial Instruments

The company uses foreign currency forward and option purchase and sales contracts with terms of less than one year to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The company’s primary hedging activities are to mitigate its exposure to changes in exchange rates on intercompany and third party trade receivables and payables. The company does not currently enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. In managing its foreign currency exposures, the company identifies and aggregates naturally occurring offsetting positions and then hedges residual balance sheet exposures. The potential net loss on fair value for such instruments from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted foreign exchange rates would not have a material impact on the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The fair value of the forward and option contracts was a gain of $0.4 million at the end of the first quarter of 2016.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the company's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of April 2, 2016, the company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the company's management, including the company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of this period.

During the quarter ended April 2, 2016, there has been no change in the company's internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

The company was not required to report the information pursuant to Items 1 through 6 of Part II of Form 10-Q for the three months ended April 2, 2016, except as follows:

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities



	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plan or Program (1)
January 3 to January 30, 2016	38,011	$	102.45	3,894,227	2,572,036
January 31 to February 27, 2016	—	—		—	2,572,036
February 28 to April 2, 2016	5,274	99.23		523,351	2,566,762
Quarter ended April 2, 2016	43,285	$	102.06	4,417,578	2,566,762

(1) In July 1998, the company's Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program and subsequently authorized the purchase of common shares in open market purchases. During 2013, the company's Board of Directors authorized the purchase of additional common shares in open market purchases. As of April 2, 2016, the total number of shares authorized for repurchase under the program is 4,570,266. As of April 2, 2016, 2,003,504 shares had been purchased under the 1998 stock repurchase program.

Item 6. Exhibits



Exhibits – The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit 31.1 –	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d -14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 31.2 –	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d -14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 32.1 –	Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of The Middleby Corporation Pursuant to Rule 13A-14(b) under the Exchange Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(18 U.S.C. 1350).

Exhibit 32.2 –	Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of The Middleby Corporation Pursuant to Rule 13A-14(b) under the Exchange Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(18 U.S.C. 1350).

Exhibit 101 –	Financial statements on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 2, 2016, filed on May 12, 2016, formatted in Extensive Business Reporting Language (XBRL); (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of earnings, (iii) condensed statements of cash flows, (iv) notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



		THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
		(Registrant)

Date:	May 12, 2016	By:	/s/ Timothy J. FitzGerald
			Timothy J. FitzGerald
			Vice President,
			Chief Financial Officer