Utz agreed to be acquired by Intersnack for $14.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $2.9 billion and taking Utz private.
Key Highlights:
- Intersnack will acquire all Utz Class A shares for $14.25 per share in cash, ~91% premium to July 20, 2026 close.
- Transaction implies an enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion and will make Utz a private company.
- Post-close ownership: Rice and Lissette Family and Intersnack will each own 50% of Utz; Dylan Lissette to become Executive Chair.
- Financing includes ~$920M cash from Intersnack, a $1.1B term loan, $250M ABL, and rollover/reinvestment by the family.
- Expected close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals; Utz will not host a Q2 2026 earnings call.
Original SEC Filing:
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