Utz Brands, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its Annual Meeting held April 23, 2026. Stockholders representing 134,394,777 shares (≈93.47% of voting power) were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. The meeting elected four Class III directors for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.

Key Details

• Quorum: 134,394,777 shares present (≈93.47% of voting power).
• Directors elected (terms expiring 2029) — vote totals (For / Withheld / Broker Non-Votes):
  • Timothy Brown: 105,853,175 / 19,583,014 / 8,958,588
  • Christina Choi: 111,024,786 / 14,411,403 / 8,958,588
  • Roger Deromedi: 122,278,983 / 3,157,206 / 8,958,588
  • Dylan Lissette: 122,486,093 / 2,950,096 / 8,958,588
• Advisory “say-on-pay” vote: For 122,546,516; Against 2,608,560; Abstentions 281,113; Broker Non-Votes 8,958,588.
• Auditor ratification: Grant Thornton LLP approved — For 130,506,082; Against 3,626,556; Abstentions 262,139.
• Filing signed by William Kelley, EVP & CFO, dated April 27, 2026.

Why It Matters
The results confirm Utz’s board composition through 2029 and show strong stockholder support for management and the company’s auditor. The advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay) and the ratification of Grant Thornton are governance items investors watch for alignment with management and audit oversight—both passed by substantial margins. These outcomes are procedural but relevant for corporate governance and investor confidence.