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Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) director receives 16,927 restricted stock units award

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Lissette Dylan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Utz Brands, Inc. director Dylan Lissette received an equity award of 16,927 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock at $0.00 per share under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These units are a form of stock-based compensation, not an open-market purchase.

The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, if he continues serving the company and other plan conditions are met. After this award, he holds 160,730 Class A shares directly and 14,829 shares indirectly through a trust for his youngest child, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.

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Insider Lissette Dylan
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 16,927 $0.00 --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 160,730 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 14,829 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
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. Reflects shares directly held by a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's youngest child, who shares the reporting person's household. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held on behalf of his child by this trust, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
RSU grant size 16,927 units Restricted stock unit award of Class A Common Stock
Grant price $0.00 per share Price for the 16,927 restricted stock units awarded
Vesting date April 23, 2027 100% of restricted stock units vest on this date
Direct holdings after award 160,730 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after the transaction
Indirect holdings via trust 14,829 shares Shares held in a trust for youngest child; beneficial ownership disclaimed
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
"restricted stock unit award under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"
Section 16 regulatory
"this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such shares for purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
Lissette Dylan
(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$0160,730D
Class A Common Stock14,829ISee footnote(3)
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.
3. Reflects shares directly held by a trust for the benefit of the reporting person's youngest child, who shares the reporting person's household. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held on behalf of his child by this trust, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Remarks:
/s/ Theresa R. Shea, as attorney-in-fact for Dylan Lissette04/27/2026
** 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).
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.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Utz Brands (UTZ) report for Dylan Lissette?

Utz Brands reported that director Dylan Lissette received an award of 16,927 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock at $0.00 per share. This is stock-based compensation under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

When do Dylan Lissette’s Utz Brands (UTZ) restricted stock units vest?

All 16,927 restricted stock units granted to Dylan Lissette vest on April 23, 2027. Vesting is conditioned on his continuous service to Utz Brands and additional requirements described in the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and the related award agreement.

How many Utz Brands (UTZ) shares does Dylan Lissette hold after this Form 4 filing?

Following the reported award, Dylan Lissette owns 160,730 shares of Utz Brands Class A Common Stock directly. The filing also shows 14,829 shares held indirectly in a trust for his youngest child, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership under Section 16 rules.

Is the Utz Brands (UTZ) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 16,927 restricted stock units to Dylan Lissette, not a market purchase or sale. The transaction is coded as an award (code A) with a price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than open-market trading activity.

What is the Utz Brands (UTZ) 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan mentioned in the Form 4?

The 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is Utz Brands’ program for granting equity-based awards, such as restricted stock units, to eligible participants. Lissette’s 16,927-unit award is issued under this plan, with each unit representing a contingent right to receive one Class A share.