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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-311373"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UTZ"
cik: "0001739566"
company_name: "Utz Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-22T12:32:23+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-22T12:35:19.627710+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Utz Brands to be acquired by Intersnack Group for $14.25 per share in cash

## Summary
- Merger consideration of $14.25 per share in cash for each share of Class A common stock.
- Special committee of disinterested directors unanimously approved the deal; board recommends stockholder approval.
- Closing conditions include stockholder vote, HSR waiting period expiration, and no legal restraint.
- Termination fee of $50 million payable by Utz in certain circumstances; outside date is April 20, 2027.
- Class V common stock held by continuing stockholders canceled for no consideration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-311373
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UTZ
- cik: 0001739566
- company_name: Utz Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-22T12:32:23+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.03, 9.01, 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1739566/000119312526311373/0001193125-26-311373-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1739566/000119312526311373/d152441d8k.htm

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