Utz Brands (UTZ) reports new RSU award to EVP and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Utz Brands executive Jeremy K. Stuart, EVP, Sales & CCO, reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in Class A Common Stock. On 01/02/2026, a total of several small blocks of shares were disposed of at $10.38 per share, representing shares withheld to cover taxes from the settlement of a previously reported restricted stock unit award.

On 01/06/2026, Stuart received a new award of 23,406 restricted stock units under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at a price of $0 per unit, each unit representing one share of Class A Common Stock. Following these transactions, he beneficially owned 42,507 shares directly. The new RSUs vest in three roughly equal annual installments on December 31, 2026, December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2028, subject to continued service and plan conditions.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

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)
01/02/2026

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	01/02/2026		F		2,496(1)	D	$10.38	20,592	D
Class A Common Stock	01/02/2026		F		362(1)	D	$10.38	20,230	D
Class A Common Stock	01/02/2026		F		354(1)	D	$10.38	19,876	D
Class A Common Stock	01/02/2026		F		775(1)	D	$10.38	19,101	D
Class A Common Stock	01/06/2026		A		23,406(2)(3)	A	$0	42,507	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. Represents shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result of the settlement of a restricted stock unit award originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 3 filed with the Commission on June 1, 2025.

2. 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") 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.

3. 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% 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 Company through such dates and subject to certain conditions detailed in the Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Theresa R. Shea as attorney-in-fact for Jeremy K. Stuart	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

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

The report shows that Jeremy K. Stuart, EVP, Sales & CCO of Utz Brands, Inc., had shares withheld to pay taxes on restricted stock unit settlement and received a new restricted stock unit award in Class A Common Stock.

How many new restricted stock units did the Utz Brands EVP receive?

On 01/06/2026, Jeremy K. Stuart received 23,406 restricted stock units of Utz Brands Class A Common Stock at a price of $0 per unit under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

What were the share disposals reported on January 2, 2026 for Utz Brands (UTZ)?

On 01/02/2026, multiple transactions coded F show small blocks of Class A Common Stock disposed of at $10.38 per share. These 2,496, 362, 354, and 775 shares represent withholding to cover tax liabilities from a restricted stock unit settlement.

How many Utz Brands shares does Jeremy K. Stuart own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Jeremy K. Stuart beneficially owned 42,507 shares of Utz Brands Class A Common Stock, held in direct ownership.

When do the new Utz Brands restricted stock units granted to the EVP vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three installments: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continuous service and the conditions of the plan.

What plan governs the Utz Brands (UTZ) restricted stock units in this Form 4?

The restricted stock units are granted under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, and each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.