Utz Brands, Inc. filings document the reporting record of a branded salty-snack manufacturer with Class A common stock listed on the NYSE. The company’s Form 8-K disclosures cover quarterly and annual operating results, Regulation FD presentation materials, guidance-related updates, liquidity, leverage, cash flow, and capital-allocation actions such as dividends and share repurchases.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings describe board elections, advisory executive-compensation votes, auditor ratification, director classes, equity compensation disclosures, and voting power across the company’s Class A and Class V common stock. Other filings address accounting presentation matters, including the classification of logistics, direct-store-delivery distribution center, and outbound shipping and handling costs within the company’s statements of operations.
Utz Brands, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at its virtual 2026 Annual Meeting on April 23, 2026. The proxy seeks approval to elect four Class III directors to terms ending in 2029, approve a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratify Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2027.
In fiscal 2025, Utz reported Net Sales of $1,438.8 million, up 2.1%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $216.5 million, up 8.1%, while Organic Net Sales rose 2.4% and Branded Salty Snacks Organic Net Sales increased 4.7%. The company highlights retail sales growth of 2.9%, volume share gains in core and expansion geographies, and higher household penetration.
The Board emphasizes a majority-independent structure, committee-based oversight of audit, compensation, nominations and ESG matters, and a compensation program weighted toward performance-based incentives. Executive pay uses Adjusted EBITDA, net sales and OGSM goals, plus relative TSR-based performance stock units, to align management with long-term stockholder returns and peer benchmarks.
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.