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Director at Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) granted 16,927 RSUs

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Brown Timothy reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Utz Brands director Timothy Brown received an equity grant of 16,927 restricted stock units representing Class A Common Stock. The award was granted at no cash cost as part of compensation under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

Each restricted stock unit corresponds to one share of Class A Common Stock and is subject to vesting conditions. All of the units are scheduled to vest on April 23, 2027, if Brown continues to serve the company and other plan conditions are met. Following this grant, he directly holds 84,500 shares of Class A Common Stock, combining previously held shares and the new award.

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Insider Brown Timothy
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 16,927 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 84,500 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares of Issuer's 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"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest under the following schedule: subject to the terms of the restricted stock unit award agreement, 100% of the shares subject to the restricted stock units vest on April 23, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company through such dates and subject to certain conditions detailed in the Plan.
RSU grant size 16,927 shares Restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock granted April 23, 2026
Shares held after transaction 84,500 shares Total direct Class A Common Stock holdings after the grant
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity compensation award, no cash paid by reporting person
Vesting date April 23, 2027 100% of restricted stock units vest on this date if conditions are met
restricted stock unit financial
"The shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock are subject to a restricted stock unit award"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial
"subject to a restricted stock unit award under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"
Class A Common Stock financial
"The shares of Issuer's Class A Common Stock are subject to a restricted stock unit award"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
vesting schedule financial
"The restricted stock units vest under the following schedule: subject to the terms"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Brown Timothy

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O UTZ BRANDS, INC.
900 HIGH STREET

(Street)
HANOVER PENNSYLVANIA 17331

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Utz Brands, Inc. [ UTZ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/23/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock04/23/2026A16,927(1)(2)A$084,500D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares of Issuer's 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"). 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, 100% of the shares subject to the restricted stock units vest on April 23, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continuous service to the Company through such dates and subject to certain conditions detailed in the Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Theresa R. Shea, as attorney-in-fact for Timothy Brown04/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Timothy Brown report in this Utz (UTZ) Form 4 filing?

Timothy Brown reported receiving 16,927 restricted stock units of Utz Class A Common Stock. These units were granted as equity compensation and involve no cash purchase, reflecting a stock-based award rather than an open-market transaction or sale of existing shares.

Is the Timothy Brown Utz (UTZ) transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The filing shows an equity grant, not an open-market purchase or sale. Brown received 16,927 restricted stock units as a compensation award, coded as an acquisition (A), with a price per share of $0.00, indicating no cash changed hands in the transaction.

When do Timothy Brown’s Utz (UTZ) restricted stock units vest?

All 16,927 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on April 23, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on his continuous service with the company through that date and compliance with additional terms specified in the restricted stock unit award agreement and the equity plan.

How many Utz (UTZ) shares does Timothy Brown hold after this Form 4 grant?

After this grant, Timothy Brown directly holds 84,500 shares of Utz Class A Common Stock. This total includes the 16,927 restricted stock units reported in the filing, which are subject to vesting requirements before converting into freely owned shares.

Under which plan were the Utz (UTZ) restricted stock units granted to Timothy Brown?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This plan governs equity-based awards, including restricted stock units, and sets conditions such as vesting schedules, service requirements, and other terms that apply to the grant.