Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) ("Utz" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, and Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG ("Intersnack Group" or "Intersnack"), a leading, multinational savory snack manufacturer, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Intersnack Group will acquire all outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company for $14.25 per share in cash. The price represents a premium of approximately 91% over the July 20, 2026 closing price and an enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion. Upon closing the transaction, Utz will become a private company with the Rice and Lissette Family Entities (the "Rice and Lissette Family") and Intersnack Group each owning 50% of Utz.