8-K current report · filed Jul 21, 2026

Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) 8-K Current Report: July 21, 2026

Item 8.01Item 5.02Item EX-99.1UTZ overview

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Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 21, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Filing text contains transaction-related disclosure rather than specific officer departure or director election details.

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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers

  • Filing text contains transaction-related disclosure rather than specific officer departure or director election details
  • Proposed transaction remains subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals
  • Completion depends on Parent obtaining financing, creating deal-closing risk
  • Transaction uncertainty may affect employees, suppliers, customers, operations and UTZ’s stock price

Item 8.01 · Other Events

  • Utz and Intersnack Group executed a merger agreement on July 21, 2026
  • Intersnack-related entities Idaho USA and Idaho Merger Sub are transaction parties
  • Agreement signals a potential change in Utz ownership and strategic direction
  • Merger terms and shareholder implications are detailed in Exhibit 99.1

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Intersnack to acquire Class A shares for $14.25 cash, a 91% premium to July 20 closing price
  • Transaction implies approximately $2.9 billion enterprise value and takes Utz private
  • Rice and Lissette Family and Intersnack each to own 50% after closing, with family committing approximately 42% of votes
  • Financing includes $920 million cash, $1.1 billion term loan, $250 million ABL, and family equity rollover
  • Fourth-quarter 2026 closing subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder votes; NYSE listing ends at completion

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