Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) EVP and CCO awarded 24,962 restricted stock units

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Stuart Jeremy K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Utz Brands, Inc. reported that EVP, Sales & CCO Stuart Jeremy K received an award of 24,962 shares of Class A Common Stock on a grant basis. The shares are in the form of restricted stock units under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, with each unit representing a right to one share.

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual tranches, with 33.33% scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continuous service and plan conditions. Following this grant, he directly holds 67,469 shares of Class A Common Stock. The company describes this as a special grant to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of its long-term strategy.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stuart Jeremy K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

900 HIGH ST.

(Street)

HANOVER PA 17331

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Utz Brands, Inc. [ UTZ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Sales & CCO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		A		24,962(1)(2)(3)	A	$0	67,469	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of Utz Brands, Inc. (the "Company" or "Issuer") Class A Common Stock are subject to a restricted stock unit award under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, the "Plan") made pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest under the following schedule: Subject to the terms of the restricted stock unit award agreement, 33.33% of the shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock subject to the restricted stock units vest on December 31, 2026, 33.33% of the shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock subject to the restricted stock units vest on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% of the shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock subject to the restricted stock units vest on December 31, 2028, subject to the reporting person's Continuous Service (as defined in the Plan) to the Issuer through such dates and subject to certain conditions detailed in the Plan.

3. Represents a special grant made to certain senior officers of the Company to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution as the Company advances its long-term strategy.

Remarks:

	/s/ Theresa R. Shea as attorney-in-fact for Jeremy K. Stuart	03/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Utz Brands (UTZ) report for Stuart Jeremy K?

Utz Brands reported that EVP, Sales & CCO Stuart Jeremy K received a grant of 24,962 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. These units were awarded at no cash cost as equity compensation under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, increasing his direct holdings to 67,469 shares.

How do the new restricted stock units for Utz Brands (UTZ) executive vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments, contingent on continued service. 33.33% of the underlying shares are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, another 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and the remaining 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to plan conditions.

What plan governs the equity award reported in Utz Brands (UTZ) Form 4?

The equity award is granted under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The filing notes it is a restricted stock unit award made pursuant to Rule 16b-3, with each restricted stock unit representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

Why did Utz Brands (UTZ) grant these restricted stock units to its executive?

The filing states this is a special grant made to certain senior officers of Utz Brands. The purpose is to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution as the company advances its long-term strategy, aligning key leaders’ interests with the performance of the business over several years.

What is Stuart Jeremy K’s share ownership in Utz Brands (UTZ) after the grant?

After the reported grant, Stuart Jeremy K directly holds 67,469 shares of Utz Brands Class A Common Stock. This total reflects the addition of 24,962 restricted stock units from the special award, which convert into shares as they vest over the specified three-year schedule.