Company: UTZ
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000950170-25-038342
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Company: Utz Brands, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-03-13
Form: DEF 14A
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SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box:

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<div align='center'>The Utz portfolio of brands offers a broad range of snacks that are loved for their flavors and crafted quality. From the namesake Utz®brand that has been beloved for its family-crafted flavors since 1921, to the restaurant-inspired On The Border®Tortilla Chips, Salsas and Dips, to the bold and unique flavors of Zapp’s®New Orleans Kettle Chips – Utz brands are made with the care and passion consumers love.</div>

| 2025 Proxy Statement |

March 13, 2025 DEAR FELLOW STOCKHOLDERS , I invite you to attend our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time in a virtual meeting format. A glance back at 2024: 2024 was a year of growth and strong performance. We executed well against our four fundamental strategies introduced a year ago, which we believe will drive shareholder value. In fiscal year 2024, our total net sales decreased 2.0% to $1,409.3 million and Organic Net Sales increased 1.3%.