Every Form 4 that Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow UTZ and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full UTZ filings page.
Werzyn William Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director William Jr. Werzyn received a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, if he remains in continuous service and other plan conditions are met. Following this award, he holds 39,897 shares directly.
DEROMEDI ROGER K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Roger K. Deromedi received 16,927 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock.
The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, subject to his continuous service and conditions in the plan and award agreement. Following this grant, he holds 26,600 Class A shares directly, in addition to various indirect holdings through a revocable trust and several Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, with certain prior trust-to-trust transfers noted as exempt under Rule 16a-13.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Pamela J. Stewart reported receiving a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock through a restricted stock unit award under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
The award has no cash exercise price and represents a contingent right to receive one share per unit. All shares subject to these restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on April 23, 2027, if she remains in continuous service to the company and other plan conditions are met. Following this award, she directly holds 54,571 shares.
Lindeman Bruce John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands director Bruce John Lindeman received an equity grant of 16,927 restricted stock units tied to Class A Common Stock. The award was granted at no cash cost as part of the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and represents a contingent right to receive an equal number of shares.
The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on April 23, 2027, if Lindeman remains in continuous service and other plan conditions are met. After this grant, his directly held position reported in the filing is 69,080 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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.
Steeneck Craig D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Craig D. Steeneck received a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock on a restricted stock unit basis under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The award was granted at no cash cost per share as part of equity compensation.
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. Subject to the award agreement and the plan’s conditions, 100% of the restricted stock units vest on April 23, 2027 if Steeneck continues to serve the company through that date. Following this grant, he directly holds 312,000 shares.
Choi Christina reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands director Christina Choi received a compensation grant of 16,927 restricted stock units tied to the company’s Class A Common Stock. The award was made at a stated price of $0.00 per unit under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, if she remains in continuous service and other plan conditions are met. Following this award, her reported direct holdings total 50,637 shares.
Giordano Jason K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Jason K. Giordano received a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, contingent on continued service and plan conditions.
Following this award, Giordano directly owns 3,840,293 shares of Class A Common Stock, including shares held together with his spouse.
Altmeyer John W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director John W. Altmeyer received a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These units were awarded at no cash cost and are part of his equity compensation.
The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on April 23, 2027, contingent on his continuous service with the company and other conditions set out in the plan and award agreement. After this grant, Altmeyer holds a total of 84,500 shares of Utz Brands Class A Common Stock directly.
Fernandez Antonio F. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Antonio F. Fernandez received a grant of 16,927 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
The restricted stock units vest 100% on April 23, 2027, contingent on his continuous service and other plan conditions. Following this award, his direct holdings of Class A Common Stock reported in this filing total 263,533 shares.
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.
Friedman Howard A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. CEO Howard A. Friedman received a grant of 132,498 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Following this award, he holds 321,932 shares directly.
The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual tranches, with 33.33% scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026, another 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to his continuous service and plan conditions. The filing also notes indirect holdings through the HAF Revocable Trust, a 2025-1 GRAT, and a rollover IRA. The grant is described as a special award to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of Utz’s long-term strategy.
Tewey Ryan Patrick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported that Principal Accounting Officer Ryan Patrick Tewey received a grant of 4,296 shares of Class A Common Stock at no cash cost, structured as restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest in three annual installments: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to his continued service and other plan conditions. Following this award, he directly holds 20,854 shares. The grant is described as a special award to certain senior officers to support leadership continuity and disciplined execution of the company’s long-term strategy.
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.
Sponaugle James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported that EVP & Chief People Officer James Sponaugle received a grant of 20,195 shares of Class A Common Stock as a stock-based award, bringing his direct holdings to 100,254 shares. The award is structured as restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
The restricted stock units vest over three years: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, another 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, if he remains in continuous service and other plan conditions are met. The company describes this as a special grant to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of its long-term strategy.
Shea Theresa Robbins reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. granted EVP and Chief Legal Officer Theresa Robbins Shea an award of 23,333 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock as equity compensation. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share.
The award vests in three tranches: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continued service and plan conditions. Following this grant, she holds 110,524 shares directly. The grant is described as a special award to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of the company’s long-term strategy.
Bentz Jennifer reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. executive vice president and chief marketing officer Jennifer Bentz reported an equity compensation grant of 25,251 shares of Class A Common Stock, delivered as restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
Each restricted stock unit represents one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest in three tranches: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to her continued service and plan conditions. Following this award, she directly holds 85,000 shares. The company describes this as a special grant to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of its long-term strategy.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported that EVP Chief Integrated Supply Chain Mitchell Andrew Arends received a grant of 26,013 shares of Class A Common Stock as a restricted stock unit award under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and leaves him with 101,712 shares held directly after the award.
Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest in three equal annual tranches: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to his continued service and other plan conditions. The company describes this as a special grant to certain senior officers to promote leadership continuity and disciplined execution of its long-term strategy.
Kelley William J. JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Utz Brands, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William J. Kelley Jr. reported two stock-based compensation awards of Class A Common Stock on Form 4. The awards, structured as restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, were granted at no cash cost to him. One entry reflects 2,982 additional shares intended to be part of his January 5, 2026 award, while the other covers 42,940 shares from a special grant to certain senior officers to support leadership continuity and execution of the long-term strategy. These restricted stock units vest in three equal tranches around December 31, 2026, December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2028, contingent on continued service and other plan conditions.
Utz Brands director Dylan Lissette reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 27, 2026, 16,891 shares of Utz Class A Common Stock were withheld at $10.38 per share to cover taxes triggered by a restricted stock unit settlement.
After this withholding, Lissette directly holds 143,803 Class A shares. The filing also notes 14,829 shares held indirectly in a trust for the benefit of Lissette’s youngest child; Lissette expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of those trust-held shares.
Utz Brands, Inc. CEO and director Howard A. Friedman reported several equity-related transactions in the company’s Class A common stock. On January 2, 2026, shares totaling 7,067, 6,021 and 6,418 were withheld at $10.38 per share to cover tax liabilities from previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. On January 5, 2026, he received a new RSU award of 123,249 shares under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027 and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continued service and plan conditions.
On January 6, 2026, Friedman acquired 159,007 shares upon vesting of performance share unit awards and had 64,482 shares withheld at $10.38 per share for related taxes. Following these transactions, he directly owned 329,653 shares, with additional indirect holdings of 66,298, 75,246 and 6,350 shares through a revocable trust, a GRAT and a rollover IRA.
Utz Brands, Inc. executive Theresa Robbins Shea, EVP and Chief Legal Officer, reported several Class A Common Stock transactions. On December 31, 2025, she acquired 702 shares at $9.86 through the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On January 2, 2026, a total of 5,491 shares were withheld at $10.38 per share to cover taxes from multiple restricted stock unit settlements.
On January 5, 2026, she received a grant of 21,879 restricted stock units under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, vesting 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continuous service and plan conditions. On January 6, 2026, 21,535 shares were issued upon vesting of performance share units, and 6,399 shares were withheld for related taxes. After these transactions, she beneficially owns 87,191 shares directly.
Utz Brands, Inc. executive equity activity: EVP & Chief People Officer James Sponaugle reported multiple transactions in Class A Common Stock. On December 31, 2025, he acquired 679 shares at $9.86 through the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing his holdings higher.
On January 2, 2026, a total of 4,708 shares were withheld at $10.38 to cover tax liabilities tied to several restricted stock unit settlements, reducing his directly held shares. On January 5, 2026, he received 18,936 restricted stock units under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, each representing one future share, with vesting in three annual tranches on December 31 of 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to continued service and plan conditions.
On January 6, 2026, 19,585 shares were issued upon vesting of performance share unit awards, and 5,771 shares were withheld at $10.38 for related taxes. After these transactions, Sponaugle directly beneficially owned 80,059 shares of Utz Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. Several transactions are noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3.
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.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported an equity award to its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, William J. Kelley, Jr. On 01/05/2026, he received 37,281 shares of Class A common stock as a restricted stock unit award at a reported price of $0, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.
The award was granted under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The units vest over time: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to his continuous service and other plan conditions. Following this grant, he beneficially owns 51,039 shares directly.
Utz Brands, Inc. reported insider equity transactions by its Principal Accounting Officer, Ryan Patrick Tewey. On 01/02/2026, the officer had a total of 808 shares of Class A Common Stock withheld in three transactions (303, 377 and 128 shares) at a price of $10.38 per share to cover tax liabilities from a previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) award. On 01/05/2026, the officer received a new grant of 7,779 restricted stock units under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at a price of $0, increasing his beneficial ownership to 16,558 shares held directly.
The new RSUs vest in three equal annual tranches: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, contingent on continued service and other plan conditions.
Utz Brands, Inc. executive vice president and chief marketing officer Jennifer Bentz reported several equity transactions in the company’s Class A common stock. On January 2, 2026, shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities tied to the settlement of previously granted restricted stock unit awards, in three separate withholding transactions of 2,573, 1,422, and 1,445 shares at a price of $10.38 per share. These withholdings reduced but did not eliminate her direct holdings.
On January 5, 2026, she acquired 23,676 shares at $0, representing a new restricted stock unit award under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The award vests in three tranches: 33.33% on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, subject to continuous service and other plan conditions. Following the reported transactions, she directly owns 59,749 shares.
Utz Brands, Inc. executive Mitchell Andrew Arends reported several equity transactions. On January 2, 2026, shares of Class A Common Stock totaling 10,559, 1,257, and 1,231 were withheld at a price of $10.38 per share to cover tax liabilities from previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. After these withholdings, he continued to hold a significant direct position.
On January 5, 2026, Arends received a new award of 24,390 RSUs under the Utz Brands, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at a grant price of $0, bringing his directly held securities to 75,699 shares and units. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, with 33.33% vesting on December 31, 2026, 33.33% on December 31, 2027, and 33.34% on December 31, 2028, contingent on his continued service as EVP Chief Integr Supply Chain.
Utz Brands, Inc. director Roger K. Deromedi reported a charitable gift of 15,500 shares of Class A Common Stock on a Form 4. The shares were donated from the Roger K. Deromedi Revocable Trust to a charitable organization, and the filing states this was not a market transaction and no value was received. The filing also notes that Deromedi has voting and dispositive power over several trusts that hold additional Utz Class A shares, reflecting his ongoing indirect ownership position in the company.
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) reported insider open-market purchases of its Class A common stock by a reporting person associated with Series R of UM Partners, LLC. On 11/20/2025, the filer bought 1,174 shares at a weighted average price of $9.53, followed by 12,420 shares at $9.60 on 11/21/2025, and 1,406 shares at $9.51 on 11/24/2025. In total, these transactions cover 15,000 shares purchased in the open market at prices within the stated ranges. After these trades, the reporting person beneficially owns 630,000 shares of Utz Brands Class A common stock, held directly.
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) insider Series U of UM Partners, LLC, identified as a director and 10% owner, reported open-market purchases of Class A common stock. On 11/20/2025 it bought 6,650 shares at a weighted average price of $9.53, on 11/21/2025 it bought 70,379 shares at a weighted average price of $9.60, and on 11/24/2025 it bought 7,971 shares at a weighted average price of $9.51. After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 3,570,000 shares of Utz Brands Class A common stock, held directly. The filing notes that trade prices were executed in ranges for each day and that full trade details are available upon request.
Utz Brands, Inc. director reports open-market stock purchase
A Utz Brands, Inc. director filed a Form 4 reporting an open-market purchase of 7,010 shares of Class A common stock on 11/18/2025 at a price of $9.9899 per share. Following this transaction, the director directly beneficially owns 160,694 shares of Class A common stock.
The filing also notes 14,829 shares held indirectly in 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 by this trust.
Utz Brands (UTZ) director Dylan Lissette reported an open-market purchase. On 11/07/2025, he bought 7,901 shares of Class A common stock (transaction code P) at a weighted average price of $9.9872. Following the purchase, he beneficially owned 153,684 shares directly. An additional 14,829 shares are held indirectly in a trust for his youngest child; he disclaims beneficial ownership of those trust shares.
Utz Brands (UTZ): A reporting person disclosed an open‑market purchase of 85,000 Class A shares on 11/03/2025, coded “P” for purchase, at a weighted average price of $10.48.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 3,485,000 shares, held in direct form. The filing notes the shares are owned by Series U of UM Partners, LLC. The purchase was executed across multiple trades with prices ranging from $10.27 to $10.60 inclusive.
Utz Brands (UTZ): Series R of UM Partners, LLC reported an open‑market purchase of 15,000 shares of Class A common stock on 11/03/2025 at a weighted average price of $10.48, with individual trade prices ranging from $10.27 to $10.60.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 615,000 shares, held directly. The transaction is coded “P,” indicating a purchase.
Utz Brands (UTZ) reported an insider share purchase by CEO and Director Howard A. Friedman. On November 3, 2025, he purchased 7,200 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $10.581, with individual trades ranging from $10.55 to $10.60.
Following the transaction, reported beneficial ownership includes 66,298 shares held indirectly via the HAF Revocable Trust, 131,385 shares held directly, 75,246 shares held indirectly via the HAF 2025-1 GRAT, and 6,350 shares held indirectly via a Rollover IRA. Footnotes note prior transfers to these entities were exempt under Rule 16a-13.
Utz Brands (UTZ) EVP and Chief Financial Officer William J. Kelley, Jr. reported an open‑market purchase.
On 11/03/2025, he bought 477 shares of Class A common stock at $10.47 (transaction code P). After this trade, he beneficially owns 13,758 shares, held directly.
Utz Brands, Inc. disclosed an insider purchase. The company’s EVP, Chief Legal Officer, bought 965 shares of Class A common stock on 11/03/2025 at $10.3481 per share. Following this transaction, the officer holds 54,965 shares with direct ownership.
Utz Brands (UTZ) reported an insider purchase by a director. On 11/03/2025, the reporting person bought 31,750 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $10.58, with individual trades ranging from $10.1746 to $10.69.
Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 145,783 shares directly. An additional 14,829 shares are held indirectly by a trust for the reporting person's youngest child; the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares.