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Aug 24, 2007

Case Study: The Middleby Corporation

Tyler Martin has posted details on the forums about the first PMBA Case Study: The Middleby Corporation.

Case study discussions will kick off on Monday. In the meantime, check out the company overview, key developments, and financial ratios.

If you have questions before we start, ask us in the forums. Have a great weekend!

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