{"id":41776,"date":"2026-07-22T15:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=d3177a7b541719a497988bc3b71d21d6"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:07:00","slug":"utz-investigation-alert-bfa-law-announces-an-investigation-into-the-utz-brands-14-25-announced-acquisition-current-shareholders-urged-to-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=41776","title":{"rendered":"UTZ Investigation Alert: BFA Law Announces an Investigation into the Utz Brands $14.25 Announced Acquisition \u2013 Current Shareholders Urged to Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24UTZ&src=ctag\" >$UTZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Acquisition?src=hash\" >#Acquisition<\/a>--Leading securities law firm <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Bleichmar+Fonti+%26amp%3B+Auld+LLP&amp;index=1&amp;md5=678fe431743183ba1e1118d6ed80c4cd\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>Bleichmar Fonti &amp; Auld LLP<\/b><\/a> announces that it is investigating the take-private merger of Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ), through which the founding Rice and Lissette family (through various entities) will own 50% of the post-merger company.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260722509749\/en\/2857041\/5\/BFA_Law_Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260722509749\/en\/2857041\/22\/BFA_Law_Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260722509749\/en\/2857041\/5\/BFA_Law_Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260722509749\/en\/2857041\/21\/BFA_Law_Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nIf you are a current shareholder of Utz Brands, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;index=2&amp;md5=5650aa98fe7ccd313d0dd258242c2c4e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>https:\/\/www.bfalaw.com\/cases\/utz-brands-investigation<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p><p>\n<b>Key Details of the Utz Brands ($UTZ) Investigation:<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>Investigation Overview: <\/b>Breaches of Fiduciary Duty in connection with Intersnack Group\u2019s offer to acquire Utz Brands for $14.25 per share.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Action: <\/b>Contact <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=BFA+Law&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ace1e3ba5cb5746fb4ba04389b27a4eb\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">BFA Law<\/a> to discuss your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n<b>Why is the Utz Brands Transaction being Investigated?<\/b><\/p><p>\nOn July 21, 2026, Utz announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement under which Intersnack Group will acquire all Utz Class A Common Stock for $14.25 per share in cash. As a part of the merger, the Rice and Lissette family (as well as certain affiliates) have agreed to vote shares representing approximately 42% of Utz\u2019 common stock in favor of the transaction.<\/p><p>\nAfter the merger, the Rice and Lissette family group will own 50% of the post-merger company, representing an approximate 8% gain in their collective ownership. Public shareholders, who are being asked to vote to approve the transaction, have not had the same opportunity to roll their shares into the post-merger entity.<\/p><p>\nBFA is investigating whether the negotiation or terms of the merger may represent a breach of fiduciary duty by any of Utz\u2019 directors, or by the Rice and Lissette family as potential controllers of the corporation.<\/p><p>\n<b>Click here for more information:<\/b><\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;index=4&amp;md5=808d88f72970489e0440fd417e8e7fdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>https:\/\/www.bfalaw.com\/cases\/utz-brands-investigation<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>\n<b>What Can You Do?<\/b><\/p><p>\nIf you are a current holder of Utz stock, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.<\/p><p>\nAll representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.<\/p><p>\n<b>Submit your information by visiting:<\/b><\/p><p class=\"bwalignc\">\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;index=5&amp;md5=57bc6e770473ebecb25a44c2d3dac32e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>https:\/\/www.bfalaw.com\/cases\/utz-brands-investigation<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>\nOr contact:<\/p><p>\nAdam McCall\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:adam@bfalaw.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">adam@bfalaw.com<\/a><br\/>212.789.3619<\/p><p>\n<b>Why Bleichmar Fonti &amp; Auld LLP?<\/b><\/p><p>\nBFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by <i>Chambers USA<\/i>, <i>The Legal 500<\/i>, and <i>ISS SCAS<\/i>, and its attorneys have been named \u201cElite Trial Lawyers\u201d by the <i>National Law Journal<\/i>, \u201cLitigation Stars\u201d by <i>Benchmark Litigation<\/i>, among the top \u201c500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers\u201d by <i>Lawdragon<\/i>, \u201cTitans of the Plaintiffs\u2019 Bar\u201d by <i>Law360<\/i> and \u201cSuperLawyers\u201d by Thomson Reuters.<\/p><p>\nMost recently, <i>The Legal 500 <\/i>awarded BFA the most client satisfaction accolades of any plaintiff\u2019s securities litigation law firm, with clients noting: \u201c[t]here is no better service provider in the practice area,\u201d \u201c[t]he interest of the client is always front and center,\u201d and \u201c[t]here isn\u2019t a better firm in this space.\u201d One testimonial described the firm as \u201cnimble and entrepreneurial,\u201d with a \u201crelentless focus on adding value for clients.\u201d<\/p><p>\nAmong its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.\u2019s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.<\/p><p>\nFor more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=b78ab941291dc78037485b9bb362ee32\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.bfalaw.com<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"bwalignc\">\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;esheet=54574762&amp;newsitemid=20260722509749&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bfalaw.com%2Fcases%2Futz-brands-investigation&amp;index=7&amp;md5=c4d90252677427fb1838227515d44800\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>https:\/\/www.bfalaw.com\/cases\/utz-brands-investigation<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>\n<i>Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/i><\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\nAdam McCall\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:adam@bfalaw.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">adam@bfalaw.com<\/a><br\/>212.789.3619<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;$UTZ #Acquisition&#8211;Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti &amp; Auld LLP announces that it is investigating the take-private merger of Utz Brands, Inc. 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