Utz Brands announces C-suite changes: CFO becomes COO, new CFO appointed

Utz Brands, Inc.

Cary Devore promoted from EVP/CFO to EVP/COO effective Oct 4, 2021; salary stays at $500,000.
Ajay Kataria named EVP/CFO effective Oct 4, 2021; salary increases to $450,000.
Jim Sponaugle promoted to EVP/Chief People Officer effective Oct 4, 2021.
EVP/CAO Todd Staub announces retirement effective Jan 3, 2022, after 25 years at Utz.
Devore's COO role includes oversight of M&A, capital markets, and value creation initiatives.

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Cary Devore

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

UTZ · Utz Brands, Inc.

Effective: 2021-10-04
Filed: July 26, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Cary Devore, our current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective October 4, 2021.

Appointed

Ajay Kataria

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

UTZ · Utz Brands, Inc.

Effective: 2021-10-04
Filed: July 26, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

the Company has named Ajay Kataria as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 4, 2021.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Cary Devore was named as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

Action: named
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Cary Devore, our current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective October 4, 2021.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ajay Kataria was named as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Utz Brands, Inc..

Action: named
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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the Company has named Ajay Kataria as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 4, 2021.

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