Independent
Tenure on this board
27.1 yrs
Meeting calendar
UTZ · Annual meeting · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Utz Brands Inc
4 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect four Class III directors; advisory approval of executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); ratify selection of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditors.
Market cap
$1.0B
1Y TSR
-43.5%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 3, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 23, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of four Class III Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Timothy Brown, Christina Choi, Roger Deromedi and Dylan Lissette as Class III directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
Non-binding, advisory vote to approve executive compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (non-binding) 'Say-on-Pay' vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy.
- 3
Ratification of selection of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of Grant Thornton LLP to serve as independent auditors for fiscal year ending January 3, 2027.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.9 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copeland Capital Management, LLC | 2.8% | 4,063,561 | $32M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.8% | 4,030,830 | $32M |
| 3 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 2.5% | 3,580,524 | $28M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.2% | 3,160,932 | $25M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.9% | 2,763,413 | $22M |
| 6 | BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | 1.8% | 2,623,324 | $21M |
| 7 | Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | 1.8% | 2,558,300 | $20M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.5% | 2,183,853 | $17M |
| 9 | Focus Partners Wealth | 1.4% | 1,991,828 | $16M |
| 10 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.3% | 1,925,261 | $15M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Utz Brands Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Utz Brands Inc (UTZ) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Utz Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Utz Brands Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Utz Brands Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Utz Brands Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Utz Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Utz Brands Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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