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Utz Brands, Inc. reports news as a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks sold through grocery, mass merchandiser, club, convenience, drug and other retail channels. Its portfolio includes Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, with products such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, popcorn, salsa and dips.
Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, guidance, cash flow, leverage, dividends and share repurchase activity. Other recurring developments include product launches across core snack brands, marketing and industry conference presentations, distribution and manufacturing updates, and food-safety actions such as voluntary recalls handled through Utz Quality Foods.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) announced an annual dividend increase from $0.20 to $0.216 per share, effective immediately. A quarterly cash dividend of approximately $0.054 per share will be paid on January 10, 2022, to shareholders on record by December 20, 2021. This decision reflects the company's growth since its IPO in 2020, with funding from distributions by Utz Brands Holdings. Future dividends will depend on the Board's discretion, considering operational results and financial condition.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported strong retail sales trends for the periods ending October 31 and November 28, 2021. Retail sales increased by 8.7% in the 4-week period ending October 31, and 7.7% in the 12-week period compared to the previous year. For the November period, sales soared 10.9% and 9.7% respectively. The report aims to correct previous underreporting of sales data attributed to missing new items. This positive trend indicates robust consumer demand for Utz's snack products.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) has acquired RW Garcia Holdings, LLC for $56 million, funded through cash and credit facilities. This acquisition is expected to enhance Utz's market position and contribute positively to earnings from fiscal 2022 onward. RW Garcia specializes in high-quality, organic tortilla chips and snacks, aligning with Utz's portfolio. The addition of RW Garcia also strengthens Utz's production capabilities across the U.S., benefitting from RW Garcia's facilities in Nevada and North Carolina.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) reported fiscal Q3 2021 results with net sales of $312.7 million, a 26.1% increase year-over-year. Strong retail sales growth was driven by Power Brands, which accounted for 87% of total sales. Adjusted net income rose 40.7% to $25.6 million, despite higher commodity and labor inflation affecting margins. The company anticipates continued inflation challenges but remains confident in long-term growth strategies. Utz expects modest organic sales growth for fiscal 2021, reaffirming its Adjusted Earnings Per Share guidance of $0.55 – $0.60.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) announces the appointment of Chad Whyte as Senior VP of Supply Chain Planning and Logistics, effective January 3, 2022. With 25 years of supply chain experience, Whyte aims to enhance the company's supply chain network and productivity in response to increased consumer demand.
His previous role as President of Aloe Group involved collaboration with Utz on supply chain initiatives. Brian Greth transitions to SVP of Enterprise Integration, focusing on M&A integration.
Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire R.W. Garcia Holdings, LLC for $56 million. This acquisition is aimed at expanding production capacity and enhancing Utz's Better-For-You product portfolio. With a strong track record in organic snacks, RW Garcia is expected to boost Utz’s retail sales in this segment to over $100 million annually. The transaction, anticipated to close in Q4 2021, will leverage synergies that are expected to contribute to earnings accretion in fiscal 2022 and beyond.
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Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) has announced it will report its Q3 2021 financial results on November 11, 2021, prior to market opening. A conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Investors can access the live webcast and subsequent replay on the company’s Investor Relations website.
Utz specializes in a wide range of branded salty snacks, and operates 15 facilities across the U.S. with a commitment to high-quality ingredients.
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Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its Class A Common Stock. The payment is scheduled for October 11, 2021, to shareholders on record as of September 20, 2021. This cash dividend will be funded by distributions from Utz Brands Holdings, shared pro-rata among common unit holders. Future dividends will depend on the Board’s discretion, considering the company's financial performance and other relevant factors.