Utz Brands, Inc. reporting persons Jason K. Giordano and Chinh E. Chu filed an amendment to Schedule 13G disclosing beneficial ownership of Class A common shares. Mr. Giordano directly holds 3,813,693 Class A shares (about 4.42% of the class) including 709,647 shares held jointly with his spouse. Mr. Chu (through CC Collier Holdings, LLC) directly holds 524,716 Class A shares (about 0.61%). Together the Reporting Persons would hold 4,338,409 Class A shares, or 5.03% of outstanding Class A shares, if treated as a group. All ownership percentages are calculated using 86,201,901 Class A shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025.
Positive
Transparent disclosure of share counts and voting/dispositive power for each reporting person
Clear calculation basis using 86,201,901 Class A shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025
Joint filing agreement is referenced, showing procedural coordination and record completeness
Negative
Combined holdings reach 5.03%, which may attract investor scrutiny despite being non-controlling
Filing does not clarify whether future coordinated actions are planned; only a disclaimer against group status is provided
Insights
Major shareholders disclosed modest, non-controlling stakes in Utz Brands.
The filing shows Jason K. Giordano holds 3.81M Class A shares (4.42%) and Chinh E. Chu controls 524,716 shares (0.61%), using 86,201,901 outstanding Class A shares as the denominator from July 28, 2025.
Combined group holdings would be 4,338,409 shares (5.03%), which crosses a common institutional notice threshold but remains non-controlling. Monitor any future amendments that change percentages or disclose coordinated actions within a short-term window.
Filing clarifies voting and dispositive power and preserves non‑group admission.
Each reporting person declares sole voting and dispositive power over their reported holdings; CC Collier is identified as the direct holder for Mr. Chu's shares. The statement explicitly disclaims that the parties are necessarily a Section 13(d) group despite a joint filing agreement (Exhibit A).
Governance impact is limited: combined holdings at 5.03% can prompt attention from issuers but do not create control. Watch for any future Schedule 13D/A or additional 13G amendments that would signal active coordination or intent to influence management.
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
Jason K. Giordano
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,813,693.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,813,693.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,813,693.00
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)
4.42 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported percentage is calculated based upon 86,201,901 shares of Class A Common Stock ("Class A Shares") outstanding as of July 28, 2025, as reported on the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities & Exchange Commision ("SEC") on July 31, 2025.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
918090101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Chinh E. Chu
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
524,716.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
524,716.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
524,716.00
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)
0.61 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The reported percentage is calculated based upon 86,201,901 Class A Shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025, as reported on the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025.
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:
This statement is filed by the persons listed below, all of whom together are referred to herein as the "Reporting Persons":
(i) Jason K. Giordano
(ii) Chinh E. Chu
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
200 Park Avenue, 58th Floor New York, NY 10166
(c)
Citizenship:
See responses to Item 4 on each cover page.
(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:
All calculations of percentage ownership herein are based on 86,201,901 Class A Shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025.
CC Collier Holdings, LLC ("CC Collier") directly holds the 524,716 Class A Shares reported by Chinh E. Chu. Chinh E. Chu has voting and dispositive power over CC Collier and therefore may be deemed to have beneficial ownership over the securities directly held by CC Collier. Jason K. Giordano directly holds 3,813,693 Class A Shares, 709,647 of which are held jointly with his spouse.
If the Reporting Persons were deemed to be a Section 13(d) group, such group would hold an aggregate of 4,338,409 Class A Shares, constituting 5.03% of the outstanding Class A Shares. Provided that, the filing of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons or any of the entities mentioned herein are, for the purpose of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Exchange Act, acting as a Section 13(d) group or otherwise the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Statement.
(b)
Percent of class:
See responses to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to Item 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to Item 8 on each cover page.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
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.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
Not Applicable
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.
Jason K. Giordano
Signature:
/s/ Jason K. Giordano
Name/Title:
Jason K. Giordano
Date:
10/10/2025
Chinh E. Chu
Signature:
/s/ Chinh E. Chu
Name/Title:
Chinh E. Chu
Date:
10/10/2025
Comments accompanying signature: Exhibit A Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2022, by and among Jason K. Giordano, Chinh E. Chu, and Collier Creek Partners LLC (incorporated by reference to that certain Exhibit A to that certain Schedule 13G/A filed on February 11, 2022, by the Reporting Persons with the SEC).
How many Utz Brands (UTZ) Class A shares does Jason K. Giordano own?
Jason K. Giordano directly owns 3,813,693 Class A shares, representing approximately 4.42% of Class A shares outstanding.
How many Utz Brands (UTZ) Class A shares does Chinh E. Chu control?
Chinh E. Chu, through CC Collier Holdings, LLC, controls 524,716 Class A shares, about 0.61% of the class.
What is the combined ownership percentage disclosed by the reporting persons for UTZ?
If treated as a group, the reporting persons would beneficially own 4,338,409 Class A shares, or about 5.03% of outstanding Class A shares.
What share count was used to calculate percentages for UTZ in this filing?
All percentages are based on 86,201,901 Class A shares outstanding as of July 28, 2025, per the issuer's SEC filing.
Does this Schedule 13G/A indicate the reporting persons are acting as a group for UTZ?
The filing includes a joint filing agreement but explicitly states it should not be construed as an admission that the parties are a Section 13(d) group or beneficial owners acting together.
