Utz Brands (UTZ) received an amended Schedule 13G/A from JPMorgan Chase & Co. disclosing beneficial ownership of 7,295,831 Class A shares, representing 8.4% of the class as of 09/30/2025.
JPMorgan reports sole voting power over 6,952,199 shares, sole dispositive power over 7,286,928 shares, and shared dispositive power over 7,862 shares, with no shared voting power. The filing is made on a passive basis, certifying the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control. Listed subsidiaries include J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware and multiple JPMorgan asset management entities.
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Insights
Passive 13G/A shows JPMorgan at 8.4% of UTZ.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reports 8.4% beneficial ownership in Utz Brands via a Schedule 13G/A, indicating a passive stance. The position totals 7,295,831 shares with substantial sole voting and dispositive authority.
The certification states the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control, aligning with a 13G posture. Subsidiaries listed suggest holdings are spread across JPMorgan-affiliated entities.
Actual market impact depends on future changes in ownership or filing status. Subsequent filings may provide updates if ownership crosses reporting thresholds or if filing status changes.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
Utz Brands, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
918090101
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
918090101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
6,952,199.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
7,286,928.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
7,862.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
7,295,831.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Utz Brands, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
900 High Street Hanover PA 17331
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
383 Madison Avenue,, New York, NY 10179
(c)
Citizenship:
DE
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
918090101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
7295831
(b)
Percent of class:
8.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
6952199
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
7286928
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
7862
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware;
JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited;
JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited;
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association;
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake in UTZ did JPMorgan disclose on Schedule 13G/A?
JPMorgan disclosed 7,295,831 Class A shares of Utz Brands, representing 8.4% of the class as of 09/30/2025.
What voting and dispositive powers did JPMorgan report for UTZ?
They reported sole voting power over 6,952,199 shares, no shared voting power, sole dispositive power over 7,286,928 shares, and shared dispositive power over 7,862 shares.
Is JPMorgan’s UTZ holding passive or active?
The filing includes a passive certification stating the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control.
Which JPMorgan subsidiaries are associated with the UTZ holdings?
Listed entities include J.P. Morgan Trust Company of Delaware, JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited, JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
What is the date of the event requiring this UTZ ownership filing?
