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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2024

Utz Brands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-38686 85-2751850
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

900 High Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 637-6644

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per shareUTZNew York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2024, Utz Brands, Inc. (the "Company") announced via press release the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02. The information and exhibit contained in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on October 31, 2024 (see information in the press release under “News” of the Company’s website https://investors.utzsnacks.com). A copy of the slide materials to be discussed at the conference call and webcast is being furnished pursuant to Regulation FD as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. The information and exhibit contained in this Item 7.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Utz Brands, Inc.

Dated: October 31, 2024
By: /s/ Ajay Kataria
Name: Ajay Kataria
Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer




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Utz Brands Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results and Reaffirms 2024 Outlook

Hanover, PA – October 31, 2024 – Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded Salty Snacks and a small-cap value Staples equity, today reported financial results for the Company’s fiscal third quarter ended September 29, 2024.

3Q’24 Summary(1)
Net Sales of $365.5 million
Organic Net Sales increased 1.9%
Gross Profit Margin expansion of 370bps
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin expansion of 270bps
Net Income of $0.8 million
Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.6% to $54.0 million
Diluted loss per share of $(0.03)
Adjusted Earnings Per Share increased 23.5% to $0.21

(1) All comparisons for the third quarter of 2024 are compared to the third quarter ended October 1, 2023.
"In the third quarter our momentum continued with solid Organic Net Sales growth, our seventh consecutive quarter of Adjusted EBITDA Margin expansion, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share growth of nearly 24%,” said Howard Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of Utz. “We are executing well on our distribution growth opportunities, and we believe our accelerated productivity cost savings will give us the flexibility to expand our margins and increase investments in our brands to support our continued growth. While we continue to expect a more competitive promotional environment in response to consumers seeking value, we will continue to make appropriate adjustments to our activities to meet consumer expectations. We are on track to meet our full-year financial targets, and we look forward to a strong finish to the year.”

Third Quarter 2024 Results

Third quarter net sales of $365.5 million compared to $371.9 million in the prior year period. The divestiture of the R.W. Garcia® and Good Health® brands impacted net sales by (3.6%). Organic Net Sales increased by 1.9% led by favorable volume/mix of 2.4% driven by strong growth of the Company’s Power Brands, partially offset by lower net price realization of (0.5%).

For the 13-week period ended September 29, 2024, the Company’s retail sales, as measured by Circana MULO-C, decreased by 1.3% versus the prior-year period. The Company’s total Power Brands’ retail sales decreased by 1.2% versus the prior-year period and the Company’s Power Four Brands of Utz®, On The Border®, Zapp’s® and Boulder Canyon® decreased by 0.6%. Utz’s retail sales trends were primarily impacted by a more competitive promotional environment in potato chips, and also softness in the convenience store channel. Despite this, the Company’s retail volumes increased by 0.4% compared to a 0.2% decline for the Salty Snack category. Further, Utz’s Organic Net Sales growth outpaced retail sales growth driven primarily by solid performance in non-measured channels and planned strong seasonal shipments to support incremental merchandising events compared to the prior year.

Gross profit margin of 35.8% expanded 370bps compared to 32.1% in the prior year period. Adjusted Gross Profit Margin of 39.0% expanded 270bps compared to 36.3% in the prior year period. These increases were driven by benefits from productivity and favorable sales volume/mix, which more than offset supply chain cost inflation, investments to support the Company’s productivity initiatives, and disciplined promotional investments.






SD&A expenses were $110.0 million, compared to $105.5 million in the prior year period. Adjusted SD&A Expenses were $88.7 million compared to $83.0 million in the prior year period, primarily due to increased marketing spend, higher distribution costs, and investments in selling capabilities to support distribution growth in Expansion geographies. These expenses were partially offset by productivity benefits related to logistics costs included in distribution.

The Company reported net income of $0.8 million compared to net income of $16.2 million in the prior year period. The change in net income was primarily due to an increase in the loss on the remeasurement of the warrant liability of $22.4 million. Adjusted Net Income in the quarter increased 20.3% to $29.6 million compared to $24.6 million in the prior year period. Adjusted Earnings Per Share increased 23.5% to $0.21 compared to $0.17 in the prior year period. The Adjusted Earnings Per Share growth in the third quarter was the result of operating earnings growth, lower Core Depreciation and Amortization Expense, and lower interest expense as a result of increased long-term debt repayment.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.6% to $54.0 million, or 14.8% as a percentage of net sales, compared to $52.1 million, or 14.0% as a percentage of net sales, in the prior year period. The Adjusted EBITDA Margin improvement was driven by Adjusted Gross Margin expansion primarily due to the Company’s productivity programs.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

As of September 29, 2024
Total liquidity of $223.7 million, consisting of cash on hand of $64.9 million and $158.8 million available under the Company’s revolving credit facility.
Net debt of $731.5 million resulting in a Net Leverage Ratio of 3.7x based on trailing twelve months Normalized Adjusted EBITDA of $196.5 million.

For the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024
Cash flow provided by operations was $52.0 million, which reflects strong working capital performance in the third quarter. In addition, cash flow from operations also includes an approximately $30 million negative impact from the sale of Good Health® and R.W. Garcia®, and the manufacturing facilities.
Capital expenditures were $60.9 million, and dividends and distributions paid were $30.8 million.

Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

The Company is reaffirming its outlook for Organic Net Sales growth of 2%-2.5%. The Company continues to expect Organic Net Sales growth driven by volume growth that will be fueled by increased marketing investments, product innovation, already achieved distribution gains, and a more favorable fourth quarter growth comparison. The Company’s outlook also assumes net sales will be impacted by approximately $45 million due to the sale of the Good Health® and R.W. Garcia® brands.

The Company is reaffirming its outlook for Adjusted EBITDA growth of 5%-8% and assumes the estimated impact of the forgone profit contribution from the brands divested in February 2024 are mostly offset by accelerated cost savings and the transition services agreement.

The Company is reaffirming its outlook for Adjusted Earnings per Share growth of 28%-32%. The Company continues to expect growth driven by increased operating earnings, a more favorable effective tax rate, and lower core depreciation and amortization expense resulting from the Company’s plant divestitures in April 2024.

The Company also expects:

An effective tax rate (normalized GAAP basis tax expense, which excludes one-time items) in the range of 17%-19% (unchanged);
Interest expense of approximately $47 million (unchanged);
Capital expenditures in the range of $80-$90 million (unchanged); and
Net Leverage Ratio of approximately 3.6x (unchanged) at year-end fiscal 2024.






Quantitative reconciliations are not available for the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures used herein without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to certain items which are excluded from Organic Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Leverage Ratio, normalized GAAP basis tax expense, excluding one-time items, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, respectively. We expect the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future financial results.

Conference Call and Webcast Presentation

The Company has also posted a pre-recorded management discussion of its third quarter results to its website at https://investors.utzsnacks.com. In addition, the Company will host a live question and answer session with analysts at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Please visit the “Events & Presentations” section of Utz’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.utzsnacks.com to access the live listen-only webcast. Participants can also dial in over the phone by calling 1-888-596-4144. The Event Plus passcode is 3860587. The Company has also posted presentation slides and additional supplemental financial information, which are available now on Utz’s Investor Relations website.

About Utz Brands, Inc.

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp’s®, and Boulder Canyon®, among others.

After a century with a strong family heritage, Utz continues to have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from top-quality ingredients. Utz's products are distributed nationally through grocery, mass merchandisers, club, convenience, drug, and other channels. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Utz has multiple manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. to serve our growing customer base. For more information, please visit the Company’s website or call 1‐800‐FOR‐SNAX.

Investors and others should note that Utz announces material financial information to its investors using its Investor Relations website, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) filings, press releases, public conference calls, and webcasts. Utz uses these channels, as well as social media, to communicate with our stockholders and the public about the Company, the Company’s products, and other Company information. It is possible that the information that Utz posts on social media could be deemed to be material information. Therefore, Utz encourages investors, the media, and others interested in the Company to review the information posted on the social media channels listed on Utz’s Investor Relations website.

Investor Contact
Kevin Powers
Utz Brands, Inc.
kpowers@utzsnacks.com

Media Contact
Kevin Brick
Utz Brands, Inc.
kbrick@utzsnacks.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements made herein that are not historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. The forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by or include, without limitation, statements such as “will”, “expect”, “intends”, “goal”, “on track” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements include future plans for the Company, including outlook for fiscal 2024, plans related to the





transformation of the Company’s supply chain, the Company’s product mix, the Company’s ability to reduce debt, and the anticipated interest expense savings from the repricing of the $630 million Term Loan; the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the Company’s future plans and operations; the Company’s cost savings plans and the Company’s logistics optimization efforts; the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the Company’s plans and operations; the effects of inflation or supply chain disruptions on the Company or its business; the benefits of the Company’s productivity initiatives; the effects of the Company’s marketing and innovation initiatives; the Company’s future capital structure; future opportunities for the Company’s growth; statements regarding the Company’s projected balance sheet and liabilities, including net leverage; and other statements that are not historical facts.

These statements are based on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and the Company’s business and actual results may differ materially. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: the risk that the Company’s gross profit margins may be adversely impacted by a variety of factors, including variations in pricing of raw materials, retail customer requirements and mix, sales velocities, and required promotional support; changes in consumers’ loyalty to the Company’s brands due to factors beyond the Company’s control, including changes in consumer spending due to factors such as increasing household debt; changes in demand for the Company’s products affected by changes in consumer preferences and tastes or if the Company is unable to innovate or market its products effectively, particularly in the Company’s “expansion geographies”; costs associated with building brand loyalty and interest in the Company’s products which may be affected by actions by the Company’s competitors that result in the Company’s products not being suitably differentiated from the products of their competitors; consolidation of key suppliers of the Company; any inability of the Company to adopt efficiencies into its manufacturing processes, including automation and labor optimization, its network, including through plant consolidation and lowest landed cost for shipping its products, or its logistics operations; fluctuations in results of operations of the Company from quarter to quarter because of changes in promotional activities; the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors; the risk that recently completed business combinations and other acquisitions recently completed by the Company or dispositions disrupt plans and operations; the ability of the Company to recognize the anticipated benefits of such business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company following the consummation of such business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions; changes in applicable law or regulations; costs related to any planned business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions; the ability of the Company to develop and maintain effective internal controls; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other reports filed by the Company with the Commission. Forward-looking statements provide the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as otherwise required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

Utz uses non-GAAP financial information and believes it is useful to investors as it provides additional information to facilitate comparisons of historical operating results, identifies trends in our underlying operating results, and provides additional insight and transparency on how we evaluate the business. We use non-GAAP financial measures to budget, make operating and strategic decisions, and evaluate our performance. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent financial performance in accordance with generally accepted accounted principles in the United States (GAAP) and may exclude items that are significant to understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations, earnings per share





or other measures of profitability, liquidity, or performance under GAAP. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as supplements to the GAAP measures reported, should not be considered replacements for, or superior to, the GAAP measures, and may not be comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies. The Company’s calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from methods used by other companies. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company to date when considered with both the GAAP results and the reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures, and that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors in the evaluation of our operating performance compared to other companies in the Salty Snack industry, as similar measures are commonly used by the companies in this industry. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which items of expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures. As new events or circumstances arise, these definitions could change. When the definitions change, we will provide the updated definitions and present the related non-GAAP historical results on a comparable basis.

Utz uses the following non-GAAP financial measures in its financial communications, and in the future could use others:
Organic Net Sales
Adjusted Gross Profit
Adjusted Gross Profit as % of Net Sales (Adjusted Gross Profit Margin)
Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense
Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense as % of Net Sales
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA as % of Net Sales (Adjusted EBITDA Margin)
Normalized Adjusted EBITDA
Effective Normalized Tax Rate
Net Leverage Ratio

Organic Net Sales is defined as net sales excluding the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures and IO route conversions.

Adjusted Gross Profit represents Gross Profit excluding Depreciation and Amortization expense, a non-cash item. In addition, Adjusted Gross Profit excludes the impact of costs that fall within the categories of non-cash adjustments and non-recurring items such as those related to stock-based compensation, hedging and purchase commitments adjustments, asset impairments, acquisition and integration costs, business transformation initiatives, and financing-related costs. Adjusted Gross Profit is one of the key performance indicators that our management uses to evaluate operating performance. We also report Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of Net Sales as an additional measure for investors to evaluate our Adjusted Gross Profit Margin on Net Sales.

Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense is defined as all Selling, Distribution, and Administrative expense excluding Depreciation and Amortization expense, a non- cash item. In addition, Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense excludes the impact of costs that fall within the categories of non-cash adjustments and non-recurring items such as those related to stock-based compensation, hedging and purchase commitments adjustments, asset impairments, acquisition and integration costs, business transformation initiatives, and financing-related costs. We also report Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense as a percentage of Net Sales as





an additional measure for investors to evaluate our Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Margin on Net Sales.

Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net Income excluding the additional Depreciation and Amortization expense, a non-cash item, related to the Business Combination with Collier Creek Holdings and the acquisitions of Kennedy Endeavors, Kitchen Cooked, Inventure, Golden Flake, Truco Enterprises, R.W. Garcia and Festida. In addition, Adjusted Net Income is also adjusted to exclude deferred financing fees, interest income, and expense relating to IO loans and certain non-cash items, such as those related to stock-based compensation, hedging, and purchase commitments adjustments, asset impairments, acquisition and integration costs, business transformation initiatives, remeasurement of warrant liabilities and financing-related costs. Lastly, Adjusted Net Income normalizes the income tax provision to account for the above-mentioned adjustments.

Adjusted Earnings Per Share is defined as Adjusted Net Income (as defined above) divided by the weighted average shares outstanding for each period on a fully diluted basis, assuming the Private Placement Warrants are net settled and the Shares of Class V Common Stock held by Continuing Members are converted to Class A Common Stock.

EBITDA is defined as Net Income Before Interest, Income Taxes, and Depreciation and Amortization.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted to exclude certain non-cash items, such as stock-based compensation, hedging and purchase commitments adjustments, asset impairments, acquisition and integration costs, business transformation initiatives; and financing-related costs. Adjusted EBITDA is one of the key performance indicators we use in evaluating our operating performance and in making financial, operating, and planning decisions. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to the users of this release because the financial information contained in the release can be used in the evaluation of Utz’s operating performance compared to other companies in the Salty Snack industry, as similar measures are commonly used by companies in this industry. We also provide in this release, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Net Sales, as an additional measure for readers to evaluate our Adjusted EBITDA Margin on Net Sales.

Normalized Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted EBITDA after giving effect to pre-acquisition Adjusted EBITDA for certain acquisitions and dispositions from time to time.

Effective Normalized Tax Rate is defined as normalized GAAP basis tax expense, which excludes one-time items, divided by Adjusted Earnings before Tax.

Net Leverage Ratio is defined as Normalized Adjusted EBITDA divided by Net Debt. Net Debt is defined as Gross Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents.







Utz Brands, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023
(In thousands, except share information)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)Thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024Thirteen weeks ended October 1, 2023
Net sales$365,523 $371,852 
Cost of goods sold234,500 252,583 
Gross profit131,023 119,269 
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses
Selling and distribution80,140 70,973 
Administrative29,901 34,531 
Total selling, distribution, and administrative expenses110,041 105,504 
Loss on sale of assets, net(1,501)(8,488)
Income from operations19,481 5,277 
Other (expense) income, net
Interest expense(12,591)(15,537)
Other income450 392 
(Loss) gain on remeasurement of warrant liability (6,408)15,984 
Other (expense) income, net(18,549)839 
Income before taxes932 6,116 
Income tax expense (benefit)160 (10,099)
Net income772 16,215 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest(2,970)(222)
Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest$(2,198)$15,993 
(Loss) income per Class A Common stock: (in dollars)
Basic$(0.03)$0.20 
Diluted$(0.03)$0.19 
Weighted-average shares of Class A Common stock outstanding
Basic82,445,064 81,141,417 
Diluted82,445,064 83,444,275 
Net income$772 $16,215 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in fair value of interest rate swap(15,471)4,047 
Comprehensive (loss) income(14,699)20,262 
Net comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest3,447 (1,932)
Net comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest$(11,252)$18,330 





Utz Brands, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023
(In thousands, except share information)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)Thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024Thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2023
Net sales$1,068,236 $1,086,138 
Cost of goods sold692,886 744,980 
Gross profit375,350 341,158 
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses
Selling and distribution227,586 202,888 
Administrative96,496 123,155 
Total selling, distribution, and administrative expenses324,082 326,043 
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net402 (9,275)
Income from operations51,670 5,840 
Other income (expense), net
Gain on sale of business44,015 — 
Interest expense(36,631)(44,934)
Loss on debt extinguishment(1,273)— 
Other income1,558 2,279 
(Loss) gain on remeasurement of warrant liability (5,328)16,560 
Other income (expense), net2,341 (26,095)
Income (loss) before taxes54,011 (20,255)
Income tax expense (benefit)25,395 (13,435)
Net income (loss)28,616 (6,820)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(14,956)9,562 
Net income attributable to controlling interest$13,660 $2,742 
Income per Class A Common stock: (in dollars)
Basic$0.17 $0.03 
Diluted$0.16 $0.03 
Weighted-average shares of Class A Common stock outstanding
Basic81,763,848 81,060,961 
Diluted84,948,754 83,567,756 
Net income (loss)$28,616 $(6,820)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in fair value of interest rate swap(12,954)3,294 
Comprehensive income (loss)15,662 (3,526)
Net comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(9,601)8,173 
Net comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest$6,061 $4,647 





Utz Brands, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(In thousands, except per share information)

 As of
September 29, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
 (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$64,891 $52,023 
   Accounts receivable, less allowance of $3,140 and $2,933, respectively132,913 135,130 
Inventories101,572 104,666 
Prepaid expenses and other assets40,386 30,997 
Current portion of notes receivable4,603 5,237 
Total current assets344,365 328,053 
Non-current Assets
Assets held for sale— 7,559 
Property, plant and equipment, net315,535 318,881 
Goodwill870,695 915,295 
Intangible assets, net1,003,872 1,063,413 
Non-current portion of notes receivable9,912 12,413 
Other assets99,527 101,122 
Total non-current assets2,299,541 2,418,683 
Total assets$2,643,906 $2,746,736 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current portion of term debt$16,021 $21,086 
Current portion of other notes payable7,110 7,649 
Accounts payable138,772 124,361 
Accrued expenses and other74,913 77,590 
Current portion of warrant liability48,600 — 
Total current liabilities285,416 230,686 
Non-current portion of term debt and revolving credit facility764,792 878,511 
Non-current portion of other notes payable16,592 19,174 
Non-current accrued expenses and other78,986 76,720 
Non-current warrant liability— 43,272 
Deferred tax liability113,597 114,690 
Total non-current liabilities973,967 1,132,367 
Total liabilities1,259,383 1,363,053 
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 82,537,542 and 81,187,977 shares issued and outstanding as of September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
Shares of Class V Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 61,249,000 shares authorized; 58,349,000 and 59,349,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
Additional paid-in capital972,060 944,573 
Accumulated deficit (301,750)(298,049)
Accumulated other comprehensive income15,359 22,958 
Total stockholders' equity685,683 669,496 
Noncontrolling interest698,840 714,187 
Total equity1,384,523 1,383,683 
Total liabilities and equity$2,643,906 $2,746,736 





Utz Brands, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024Thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$28,616 $(6,820)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment and other charges— 9,548 
Depreciation and amortization53,390 60,114 
Gain on sale of business(44,015)— 
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of warrant liability 5,328 (16,560)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(402)9,275 
Loss on debt extinguishment1,273 — 
Share-based compensation13,776 11,808 
Deferred taxes4,061 (10,743)
Deferred financing costs2,803 1,084 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net(6,264)4,947 
Inventories(4,838)644 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(23,714)(20,183)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other21,939 6,016 
Net cash provided by operating activities51,953 49,130 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment(60,872)(45,707)
Purchases of intangibles(9,220)— 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment26,140 8,794 
Proceeds from sale of business167,500 — 
Proceeds from sale of routes19,552 21,683 
Proceeds from the sale of IO notes3,553 4,094 
Notes receivable(30,568)(26,369)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities116,085 (37,505)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings on line of credit92,000 61,000 
Repayments on line of credit(69,630)(40,676)
Borrowings on term debt and notes payable25,262 4,273 
Repayments on term debt and notes payable(169,864)(23,744)
Payment of debt issuance cost(733)(655)
Payments of tax withholding requirements for employee stock awards(1,397)(589)
Dividends paid(15,946)(13,921)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(14,862)(10,149)
Net cash used in financing activities(155,170)(24,461)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents12,868 (12,836)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period52,023 72,930 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$64,891 $60,094 





Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures

Net Sales and Organic Net Sales

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023ChangeSeptember 29, 2024October 1, 2023Change
Net Sales as Reported$365.5 $371.9 (1.7)%$1,068.2 $1,086.1 (1.6)%
Impact of Dispositions— (13.1)— (33.4)
Impact of IO Conversions— — 2.0 — 
Organic Net Sales (1)
$365.5 $358.8 1.9 %$1,070.2 $1,052.7 1.7 %
(1) Organic Net Sales excludes the Impact of Dispositions and the Impact of IO Conversions that took place after Q3 2023.


Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit
13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023September 29, 2024October 1, 2023
Gross Profit$131.0 $119.3 $375.4 $341.2 
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales35.8 %32.1 %35.1 %31.4 %
Depreciation and Amortization6.6 8.3 20.5 25.9 
Non-Cash, Non-recurring adjustments5.1 7.5 9.7 15.9 
Adjusted Gross Profit$142.7 $135.1 $405.6 $383.0 
Adjusted Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales39.0 %36.3 %38.0 %35.3 %


Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023September 29, 2024October 1, 2023
Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense $110.0 $105.5 $324.1 $326.0 
Depreciation and Amortization in SD&A Expense(10.9)(11.4)(32.9)(34.2)
Non-Cash, and/or Non-recurring Adjustments(10.4)(11.1)(32.5)(46.6)
Adjusted Selling, Distribution, and Administrative Expense$88.7$83.0$258.7$245.2
Adjusted SD&A Expense as a % of Net Sales24.3 %22.3 %24.2 %22.6 %






Adjusted Net Income

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions, except per share data)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023September 29, 2024October 1, 2023
Net Income (Loss)$0.8 $16.2 $28.6 $(6.8)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)0.2 (10.1)25.4 (13.4)
Income (loss) Before Taxes1.0 6.1 54.0 (20.2)
Deferred Financing Fees0.3 0.6 2.8 1.1 
Acquisition Step-Up Depreciation and Amortization10.7 12.0 33.0 35.6 
Certain Non-Cash Adjustments6.2 24.5 15.1 42.2 
Acquisition, Divestiture and Integration2.8 1.3 (34.5)8.7 
Business and Transformation Initiatives8.1 1.4 18.4 19.9 
Financing-Related Costs— 0.1 0.3 0.2 
Loss on Remeasurement of Warrant Liability6.4 (16.0)5.3 (16.6)
Other Non-Cash and/or Non-Recurring Adjustments34.5 23.9 40.4 91.1 
Adjusted Earnings before Taxes35.5 30.0 94.4 70.9 
Taxes on Earnings as Reported(0.2)10.1 (25.4)13.4 
Income Tax Adjustments(1)
(5.7)(15.5)8.9 (25.9)
Adjusted Taxes on Earnings(5.9)(5.4)(16.5)(12.5)
Adjusted Net Income$29.6 $24.6 $77.9 $58.4 
Average Weighted Basic Shares Outstanding on an As-Converted Basis140.9 140.5 140.8 140.4 
Fully Diluted Shares on an As-Converted Basis144.1 142.8 144.0 142.9 
Adjusted Earnings Per Share$0.21 $0.17 $0.54 $0.41 

(1) Income Tax Adjustment calculated as (Loss) Income before taxes plus (i) Acquisition, Step-Up Depreciation and Amortization and (ii) Other Non-Cash and/or Non-Recurring Adjustments, multiplied by a normalized GAAP effective tax rate, minus the actual tax provision recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The normalized GAAP effective tax rate excludes one-time items such as the impact of tax rate changes on deferred taxes and changes in valuation allowances.

Depreciation & Amortization

13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023September 29, 2024October 1, 2023
Core D&A - Non-Acquisition-related included in Gross Profit$4.5 $5.4 $13.7 $17.5 
Step-Up D&A - Transaction-related included in Gross Profit2.1 2.9 6.8 8.4 
Depreciation & Amortization - included in Gross Profit 6.6 8.3 20.5 25.9 
Core D&A - Non-Acquisition-related included in SD&A Expense$2.3 2.3$6.7 7.0
Step-Up D&A - Transaction-related included in SD&A Expense8.6 9.1 26.2 27.2 
Depreciation & Amortization - included in SD&A Expense10.9 11.4 32.9 34.2 
Depreciation & Amortization - Total$17.5 $19.7 $53.4 $60.1 
Core Depreciation and Amortization$6.8 $7.7 $20.4 $24.5 
Step-Up Depreciation and Amortization$10.7 12.0$33.0 35.6
Total Depreciation and Amortization$17.5 $19.7 $53.4 $60.1 






EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
13-Weeks Ended39-Weeks Ended
(dollars in millions)September 29, 2024October 1, 2023September 29, 2024October 1, 2023
Net Income (Loss)$0.8 $16.2 $28.6 $(6.8)
Plus non-GAAP adjustments:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)0.2 (10.1)25.4 (13.4)
Depreciation and Amortization17.5 19.7 53.4 60.1 
Interest Expense, Net12.6 15.5 36.6 44.9 
Interest Income from IO loans(1)
(0.6)(0.5)(1.5)(1.4)
EBITDA30.5 40.8 142.5 83.4 
Certain Non-Cash Adjustments(2)
6.2 24.5 15.1 42.2 
Acquisition, Divestiture and Integration(3)
2.8 1.3 (34.5)8.7 
Business Transformation Initiatives(4)
8.1 1.4 18.4 19.9 
Financing-Related Costs(5)
— 0.1 0.3 0.2 
Gain on Remeasurement of Warrant Liability(6)
6.4 (16.0)5.3 (16.6)
Adjusted EBITDA$54.0 $52.1 $147.1 $137.8 
Net income (loss) as a % of Net Sales0.2 %4.4 %2.7 %(0.6)%
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Net Sales14.8 %14.0 %13.8 %12.7 %


(1)Interest Income from IO loans refers to Interest Income that we earn from IO notes receivable that have resulted from our initiatives to transition from RSP distribution to IO distribution ("Business Transformation Initiatives"). There is a notes payable recorded that mirrors most of the IO notes receivable, and the interest expense associated with the notes payable is part of the Interest Expense, Net adjustment.
(2)Certain Non-Cash Adjustments are comprised primarily of the following:
Incentive programs – The Company incurred $4.7 million and $3.7 million of share-based compensation expense, which was awarded to associates and directors, and compensation expense associated with the employee stock purchase plan (the "ESPP") and the omnibus equity incentive plan (the "OEIP") for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively. The Company incurred $13.1 million and $11.8 million of share-based compensation expense, which was awarded to associates and directors, and compensation expense associated with the ESPP and the OEIP for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively.
Asset Impairments and Write-Offs — For the thirteen weeks ended October 1, 2023, the Company recorded an adjustment for a non-cash loss on sale of $13.7 million related to fixed assets for the sale of the Bluffton, Indiana plant along with the transfer of $4.7 million from Business Transformation Initiatives in note (4) below related to the termination of a contract that was settled with the sale. During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2023, the Company recorded impairments and non-cash loss on sale totaling $0.1 million and $23.3 million, respectively.
Purchase Commitments and Other Adjustments – We have purchase commitments for specific quantities at fixed prices for certain of our products’ key ingredients. To facilitate comparisons of our underlying operating results, this adjustment was made to remove the volatility of purchase commitments related to unrealized gains and losses. The adjustment related to Purchase Commitments and Other Adjustments, including cloud computing amortization was expense of $1.5 million and $2.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively. The adjustment related to Purchase Commitments and Other Adjustments, including cloud computing amortization was $2.0 million and $2.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively.
(3)Adjustment for Acquisition, Divestiture and Integration Costs and (Gains) – Such expenses were $2.8 million and $1.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively; and $9.5 million and $9.5 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, other acquisitions and integration costs (income) of $0.1 million were recorded for the thirteen weeks ended October 1, 2023 and $(0.8) million for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2023 related to the change in the liability associated with the TRA entered into in connection with the consummation of the business combination UBI with UBH pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2020. Also included for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 was a gain of $44.0 million related to the Good Health and R.W. Garcia Sale.
(4)Business Transformation Initiatives Adjustment – This adjustment is related to consultancy, professional and legal fees incurred for specific initiatives and structural changes to the business that do not reflect the cost of normal business operations. In addition, gains and losses realized from the sale of distribution rights to IOs and the subsequent disposal of trucks, severance costs associated with the elimination of RSP positions, and enterprise resource planning system transition costs, fall into this category. The Company incurred such costs of $8.1 million and $6.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively, and $18.4 million and $24.6 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2023 also includes expense of $4.7 million related to a contract termination. This agreement was a continuation of the Company's response to shifting production from a manufacturing facility that was damaged by a natural disaster in 2021.
(5)Financing-Related Costs – These costs include adjustments for various items related to raising debt and equity capital or debt extinguishment costs.
(6)Gains and Losses – Such gains and losses related to the changes in the remeasurement of warrant liabilities are not expected to be settled in cash, and when exercised would result in a cash inflow to the Company with the Warrants converting to Class A Common Stock with the liability being extinguished and the fair value of the Warrants at the time of exercise being recorded as an increase to equity.





Normalized Adjusted EBITDA
FY 2023FY 2024
(dollars in millions)Q1Q2Q3Q4FY 2023Q1Q2Q3TTM
Adjusted EBITDA$40.4 $45.2 $52.1 $49.4 $187.2 
(1)
$43.4 $49.7 $54.0 $196.5 
Pre-Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA(1)
— — — — — — — — — 
Normalized Adjusted EBITDA$40.4 $45.2 $52.1 $49.4 $187.2 
(1)
$43.4 $49.7 $54.0 $196.5 

(1) Does not total due to rounding.



Net Debt and Leverage Ratio

(dollars in millions)As of September 29, 2024
Term Loan$630.3 
Real Estate Loan60.3 
ABL Facility22.7 
Capital Leases(1)
83.0 
Deferred Purchase Price0.1 
Gross Debt(2)
796.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents64.9 
Total Net Debt$731.5 
Last 52-Weeks Normalized Adjusted EBITDA$196.5 
Net Leverage Ratio(3)
3.7x

(1) Capital Leases include equipment term loans and exclude the impact of step-up accounting.
(2) Excludes amounts related to guarantees on IO loans which are collateralized by routes. The Company has the ability to recover substantially all of the outstanding loan value in the event of a default scenario, which historically has been uncommon.
(3) Based on Normalized Adjusted EBITDA of $196.5 million.

Utz Brands, Inc. Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation October 31, 2024


 
Disclaimer 2 Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made herein are not historical facts but are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. The forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by or include, without limitation, statements such as “will”, “expect”, “intends”, “goal” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward- looking statements include future plans for Utz Brands, Inc. (“the Company”), including plans related to the transformation of the Company’s supply chain, the Company’s product mix, the ability to reduce debt and the anticipated interest expense savings from the repricing of the $630 million Term Loan , the Company’s cost savings plans and the Company’s logistics optimization efforts; the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the Company’s plans and operations; the Company’s future capital structure; future opportunities for the Company; the effects of inflation or supply chain disruptions on the Company or its business; statements regarding the Company’s project balance sheet and liabilities, including net leverage; and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and the Company’s business and actual results may differ materially. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: the risk that the Company’s gross profit margins may be adversely impacted by a variety of factors, including variations in pricing of raw materials, retail customer requirements and mix, sales velocities, and required promotional support; changes in consumers’ loyalty to the Company’s brands due to factors beyond the Company’s control, including changes in consumer spending due to factors such as increasing household debt; changes in demand for the Company’s products affected by changes in consumer preferences and tastes or if the Company is unable to innovate or market its products effectively, particularly in the Company’s "expansion geographies"; costs associated with building brand loyalty and interest in the Company’s products, which may be affected by actions by the Company’s competitors that result in the Company’s products not being suitably differentiated from the products of their competitors; consolidation of key suppliers of the Company; any inability of the Company to adopt efficiencies into its manufacturing processes, including automation and labor optimization, its network, including through plant consolidation and lowest landed cost for shipping its products or its logistics operations; fluctuations in results of operations of the Company from quarter to quarter because of changes in promotional activities; the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors; the risk that business combinations and other acquisitions or dispositions recently completed by the Company disrupt plans and operations; the ability of the Company to recognize the anticipated benefits of such business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company following the consummation of such business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions; changes in applicable law or regulations; costs related to the business combinations, acquisitions, or dispositions; the ability of the Company to maintain the listing of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange; the ability of the Company to develop and maintain effective internal controls; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and other reports filed by the Company with the Commission. In addition, forward-looking statements provide the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as otherwise required by law. Industry Information Unless otherwise indicated, information contained in this presentation or made orally during this presentation concerning the Company’s industry, competitive position and the markets in which it operates is based on information from independent research organizations, other third-party sources and management estimates. Management estimates are derived from publicly available information released by independent industry analysts and other third-party sources, as well as data from the Company’s internal research, and are based on assumptions made by the Company upon reviewing such data, and the Company’s experience in, and knowledge of, such industry and markets, which the Company believes to be reasonable. In addition, projections, assumptions and estimates of the future performance of the industry in which the Company operates, and the Company’s future performance are necessarily subject to uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, which could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates made by the independent parties and by the Company. Trademarks This presentation may contain trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, some of the trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in this presentation may be listed without the TM, SM, © or ® symbols, but we will assert, to the fullest extend under applicable law, the rights of the applicable owners, if any, to these trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights.


 
Disclaimer (cont.) 3 Projected Financial Information This presentation contains financial forecasts, which were prepared in good faith by the Company on a basis believed to be reasonable. Such financial forecasts have not been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company’s independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purposes of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, they have not expressed an opinion nor provided any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. Certain of the above-mentioned projected information has been provided for purposes of providing comparisons with historical data. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Projections are inherently uncertain due to a number of factors outside of the Company’s control, as discussed under Forward-Looking Statements above. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of the future performance of the Company or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with GAAP including, but not limited to, Organic Net Sales, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted SD&A, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Normalized Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Adjusted Net Leverage Ratio, and certain ratios and other metrics derived therefrom. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent financial performance in accordance with GAAP and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations, earnings per share or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under GAAP. You should be aware that the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are set forth in the appendix to this presentation. We believe (i) these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company to date; and (ii) the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends in comparing financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non- GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. In addition, quantitative reconciliations are not available for the forward-looking GAAP financial measures used in this presentation without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to certain items which are excluded from Net Organic Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Net Leverage Ratio, respectively. We expect the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future financial results.


 
Business Overview Howard Friedman Chief Executive Officer 4


 
Third Quarter Key Takeaways 5 Our Mission is to become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale ONE Organic Net Sales growth of 1.9% led by branded volume growth supported by increased distribution and marketing investments THREE Drove a 7th consecutive quarter of year- over-year Adjusted EBITDA Margin expansion fueled by strong productivity TWO Gained volume share in the Salty Snack category for the 5th consecutive quarter(1), while maintaining a disciplined pricing strategy, as consumers seek more value FOUR Reaffirmed FY’24 financial outlook which was updated on September 5, 2024(2) (1) Retail sales are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks ended 9/29/2024; % YoY growth compared to the 13-weeks ended 10/1/23 period in the prior year on a pro forma basis. (2) See press release dated September 5, 2024.


 
Consistent Top and Bottom-line Growth, and Margin Expansion 6 $359 $366 3Q’23 3Q’24 Organic Net Sales (in millions) Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) $52 $54 3Q’23 3Q’24 Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Utz Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures. +3.6%+1.9% Adjusted EPS $0.17 $0.21 3Q’23 3Q’24 +23.5% 3Q’23 4Q’23 1Q’24 2Q’24 3Q’24 Adjusted EBITDA Margin YoY Change (as a % of net sales) +90bps +80bps +160bps +100bps +150bps


 
Strong Execution Against a Clearly Defined Portfolio Strategy Power Brand (1) volume increased ~4% in 3Q’24 7 o Strong Power Brand(1) volume led by On The Border® and Boulder Canyon® o Strong performance in non-measured channels, e.g., club, natural, dollar stores, e-commerce, etc., with branded volume year-over-year growth of ~8% o Increasing our marketing investments while managing our promotional spend o Foundation Brands(2) volume continuing to be impacted by dips and salsa declines and purposeful de-emphasis of co-manufacturing 79% 21% 3Q’24 Measured + Unmeasured Channels Volume Breakdown(lbs.)(3) Year-over-Year Change Power Brands(1) Foundation Brands(2) +4% -7% (1) Total Company Power Brands include Utz®, On The Border®, Zapp’s®, Boulder Canyon®, Golden Flake® Pork, TGI Fridays®, Hawaiian®, Tim’s Cascade®, TORTYAHS®, Dirty®, and Jax®. (2) Total Company Foundation Brands include Golden Flake® ex-Pork, Snyder of Berlin®, Bachman®, H.K. Anderson®, Vitner’s®, Kitchen Cooked®, Wachusett®, and other small brands, and also includes Partner Brands, Private Label, Co-Manufacturing, and Utz Branded non-salty snacks such as On The Border® Dips and Salsa. (3) Source: Total company volume. Internal company data.


 
Retail Volume Share Gains in a More Promotional Environment 8 3Q’24 Measured Channels Year-over-Year Retail Growth (13-Weeks Ended 9/29/24) Source: Retail sales are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks ended 9/29/2024; % YoY growth compared to the 13-weeks ended 10/1/23 period in the prior year on a pro forma basis. (1) Represents Foundation Brands salty snack sales based on Circana Total MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy. This differs from internal total company volume results as it excludes Dips & Salsas, Private Label, Partner Brands and other small sales categories. o Organic Net Sales growth outpaced retail sales growth primarily due to strength in non-measured channels and stronger seasonal shipments vs. LY o Investments in geographic expansion and disciplined pricing strategy driving volume share gains led by our Power Four Brands o Retail sales trends impacted by a more competitive promotional environment in potato chips and softness in convenience store channel o Retail price per pound declined due to disciplined promotional pricing and convenience store channel weakness -0.2% 0.4% 0.3% 0.7% 0.7%Retail Volume (lbs.) Total Salty Category Total Power Brands Power Four Brands Foundation Brands -0.4% -1.3% -1.2% -0.6% -2.8% (1) Retail Sales $


 
(1) See Appendix for Utz Core and Expansion geography state groupings. Source: Retail sales and volume are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended 9/29/2024; % YoY growth compared to the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended 10/1/23 period in the prior year on a pro forma basis. On Track to Hold Volume Share in our Core Geographies in 2024(1) 9 Measured Channels Year-over-Year Retail Growth Core YTD’24 Core 3Q’24 0.3% -0.6% -1.4% 1.0% -0.1% 1.9% Retail Sales $ Retail Volume (lbs.) Total Salty Category Total Power Four Brands -0.5% -0.5% -3.8% -1.7% -2.8% -1.0% Core Geography Third Quarter Highlights o Performance impacted by competitive promotional pricing in potato chips across major tracked channels o Continued convenience store softness due to price pack architecture opportunities, overall channel weakness, and heightened competitive activity o Maintained or gained share across tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, and pork


 
4th Consecutive Quarter of Share Gains in our ExpansionGeographies(1) 10 0.6% -0.1% 5.3% 5.3% 6.8% 5.9% Retail Sales $ Retail Volume (lbs.) -0.4% 0.0% 2.6% 3.1% 3.0% 2.8% Total Salty Category Total Power Four Brands Expansion Geography Third Quarter Highlights o 4th consecutive quarter of share gains in Expansion geographies led by Utz®, On The Border®, and Boulder Canyon® o Utz® brand retail sales +7% led by strong volume growth in the grocery channel o Distribution wins and space additions across large national grocers, and the mass and club channels Measured Channels Year-over-Year Retail Growth Expansion YTD’24 Expansion 3Q’24 (1) See Appendix for Utz Core and Expansion geography state groupings. Source: Retail sales and volume are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended 9/29/2024; % YoY growth compared to the 13-weeks and 39-weeks ended 10/1/23 period in the prior year on a pro forma basis.


 
% of Utz Retail Sales 42% 21% 12% 9% 4% o Share performance impacted by competitive promotional environment o Boulder Canyon® share gains fueled by strong velocities o On The Border® growth led by grocery and mass channels o Utz® pretzels share gains led by grocery channel o Zapp’s® pretzels nearing end of 2023 sell-in lap o Utz® cheese snacks share gains led by grocery and club channels o Golden Flake® growth of 5% and gaining share o Utz® pork rind brand declines as planned Source: Retail sales are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks ended 9/29/2024; % YoY growth compared to the 13-weeks ended 10/1/23 period in the prior year on a pro forma basis. Utz retail sales breakdown is Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 13-weeks ended 9/29/2024. Total Sub-CategoryMeasured Channels Sub-Category Retail Sales Year-over-Year Growth (13-Weeks Ended 9/29/24) Potato Chips Tortilla Chips Pretzels Cheese Snacks Pork Rinds 1.1% -4.7% -0.4% 2.3% 2.0% 1.6% -4.5% 2.6% -1.2% -2.0% 4.8% 11 Strong Growth in Tortilla Chips, Cheese Snacks, and Golden Flake® Pork


 
Significant Outperformance by Boulder Canyon® in Natural and Traditional Channels Boulder Canyon® on track to reach $100M in annual retail sales in 2024 12 Source: SPINS, Total US – Natural Enhanced Channel (TPL) and Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy. Total Salty Category Total 3.3% 24.4% 37.3% Total Salty Category Total 3.5% 20.3% 31.1% SPINS Retail Sales (natural channel) Year-over-Year Growth 13-Weeks Ended 9/29/24 52-Weeks Ended 9/29/24 Total Salty Category Total -0.4% -1.3% 26.5% Total Salty Category Total 1.1% 1.9% 31.5% Circana MULO-C Retail Sales (traditional channels) Year-over-Year Growth 13-Weeks Ended 9/29/24 52-Weeks Ended 9/29/24


 
On-trend Innovation Supporting Continued Sales Growth for Boulder Canyon® 13 Boulder Canyon® moves beyond potato chips with Canyon Poppers® o Launch leverages expertise in cheese snacks and consumer desire for better-for-you snacks o Two flavors – White Cheddar and Jalapeno Ranch – represent top category flavors, Cheddar and Hot & Spicy(2) Boulder Canyon® enters Cheese Snacks Sub- Category Launch builds on Boulder’s continued potato chip double-digit growth across channels(1) o Wavy/Ripple is the #2 segment in potato chips(2) o Two flavors – Sea Salt and Cheddar Sour Cream – represent the top segment flavors (1) Retail sales are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 52-weeks ended 9/29/2024; Natural Channel sales are SPINS, 52-weeks ending 9/8/24. (2) Retail sales are Circana Total US MULO-C, custom Utz Brands hierarchy, 52-weeks ended 9/29/2024. Boulder Canyon® enters Wavy Potato Chip Segment


 
Driving Awareness with Increased Media Spend and New Brand Campaigns 14 Social and Influencer Digital Video Connected TV Streaming New Brand Campaigns Launched July 2024 Launched April 2024 Marketing Investment +60% 2023 2024


 
Positive Trends Across Household Penetration and Buyers, and Strong Buyer Repeat Rates 15 Household Penetration (52-Weeks Ended 9/29/24) Buyers (millions) (52-Weeks Ended 9/29/24) Total Buyer Repeat Rate (52-Weeks Ended 9/29/24) +180bps vs. Salty Snacks Category +30bps Flattish vs. Salty Snacks Category +10bps +2.7M vs. Salty Snacks Category +1.1M Source: Circana CSIA Total U.S. All Outlets 52WE data through 9/29/2024 compared to the 52WE ended 10/1/23 in the prior year period. 35 40 45 50 2023 2024 46.5% 48.3% 60 62 64 66 68 70 2023 2024 69.6% 69.5% 60.0 62.7 45 50 55 60 65 2023 2024


 
Financial Review Ajay Kataria Chief Financial Officer 16


 
3Q’24 Financial Results Summary o Organic Net Sales increase of +1.9% o +2.4% volume/mix and (0.5%) price o Adjusted Gross Margin expansion of +270 bps o Benefits from productivity programs o Adjusted SD&A Expense increase of +6.9% o Increased investment in marketing, selling, and distribution costs to support growth o Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.6% to $54.0M o Margin expansion of 80bps o Adjusted EPS growth of +23.5% to $0.21 o Operating earnings growth o Lower interest expense due to long-term debt repayment o Lower depreciation and amortization expense due to plant dispositions 3Q’24 3Q’23 YoY Change In $ millions, except per share amounts 13-weeks ended September 29, 2024 13-weeks Ended October 1, 2023 Net Sales 365.5 371.9 (1.7%) Organic Net Sales 365.5 358.8 +1.9% Adj. Gross Profit 142.7 135.1 +5.6% Adj. Gross Margin 39.0% 36.3% +270 bps Adj. SD&A Expense 88.7 83.0 +6.9% Adj. SD&A Expense % of net sales 24.3% 22.3% +200 bps Adj. EBITDA 54.0 52.1 +3.6% Adj. EBITDA Margin 14.8% 14.0% +80 bps Adj. Net Income 29.6 24.6 +20.3% Adj. EPS $0.21 $0.17 +23.5% 17 Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
3Q’24 Net Sales Bridge 18 o Pricing impact of (0.5)% from implementing a disciplined pricing strategy o Volume/mix growth of +2.4% primarily driven by our Power Four Brands o Divestiture impact of (3.6%) from the disposition of R.W. Garcia® and Good Health® brands 3Q’24 Net Sales YoY Growth Decomposition Price 2.4% Volume/Mix 3Q’24 Organic Net Sales Growth -3.6% Brand Divestitures 3Q’24 Total Net Sales Growth -0.5% 1.9% -1.7% Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
3Q’24 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Change Decomposition 3Q’24 Adjusted EBITDA Margin Bridge 19 o Productivity programs driven by manufacturing and procurement cost savings more than offsetting higher supply chain costs o Increased marketing spend to support continued branded volume growth o Higher selling and admin expense primarily to support distribution growth in Expansion geographies o Pricing impact from disciplined promotional spending adjustments (1) Represents savings realized during 3Q’24 as a % of prior year net sales. (2) Delivery included. 3Q’23 4.0% Productivity Savings -1.1% Supply Chain Costs -1.0% Marketing Expense -0.6% Selling & Admin Expense -0.5% Price 3Q’24 14.0% 14.8% (1) (2) Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights As of January 1, 2023 Cash Flow Highlights 39-Weeks Ended September 29, 2024 Net Cash Provided by Operations $52.0M Capital Expenditures $60.9M Dividends and Distributions Paid(1) $30.8M Balance Sheet Highlights As of September 29, 2024 Cash and Cash Equivalents $64.9M Gross Debt(2) $796.4M Net Debt $731.5M Net Leverage Ratio(3) 3.7x 20 Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures. (1) Includes $14.9M of distributions to non-controlling Interest and a special excess cash dividend of $1.7M. (2) Includes Term Loan, ABL Facility and capital leases. Capital Leases include equipment term loans and excludes the impact of step-up accounting. (3) Net Leverage Ratio is a Non-GAAP financial measure and is Net Debt divided by last 52-weeks Normalized Adjusted EBITDA.


 
Note: See appendix for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to most directly comparable GAAP measures. (1) The Company’s 2024 financial outlook was updated on September 5, 2024. Please see the press release issued on that date. (2) Normalized GAAP basis tax expense, which excludes one-time items. Fiscal 2024 Growth versus Fiscal 2023 Actual Results Current(1) Versus Previous as of Sept. 5, 2024 Organic Net Sales +2% to +2.5% growth Unchanged Adjusted EBITDA +5% to +8% growth Unchanged Adjusted EPS +28% to 32% growth Unchanged Additional Outlook Assumptions: Effective Normalized Tax Rate(2) 17% to 19% Unchanged Net Interest Expense ~$47 million Unchanged Capital Expenditures $80 to $90 million Unchanged Net Leverage Ratio ~3.6x at fiscal YE24 Unchanged Reaffirming Fiscal 2024 Outlook 21


 
Closing Remarks 22


 
Well-positioned to Drive Accelerated Sales Growth in 4Q’24 23 o Activating distribution gains in both Core and Expansion geographies across key grocery, natural, mass, and club retailers o Driving growth and momentum of our Utz®, On The Border® and Boulder Canyon® brands o Increasing marketing spend on the Power Four Brands o Gaining momentum of innovation investments and well-positioned for holidays o Lapping a more favorable growth comparison FL NM DE MD TX OK KS NE SD NDMT WY CO UT ID AZ NV WA CA OR KY ME NY PA VT NH MA RI CT WV INIL NC TN SC ALMS AR LA MO IA MN WI NJ GA DC VA OH MI HI AK Core Geographies Expansion Geographies


 
STRATEGY 2024 Progress 1 Focus our portfolio to further penetrate Expansion geographies while holding the Core o Growing volume share in Core and Expansion geographies o Increasing household penetration o Continuing distribution gains 2 Transform our supply chain to fund growth and margin improvement o Strong progress on productivity programs o Accelerated network optimization o Increasing investments in scale plants 3 Develop leading capabilities to build a best-in-class organization o Implementing Integrated Business Planning o Building-out analytics platform o Developing marketing capabilities 4 Improve balance sheet flexibility and pursue opportunistic M&A o Sold five manufacturing facilities and two brands o Improving cash conversion cycle o Evaluating opportunistic M&A Strong Progress in 2024 Against our Fundamental Strategies 24


 
Appendix 25


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures 26See footnotes in Utz’s 3Q’24 earnings press release dated October 31, 2024


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures 27See footnotes in Utz’s 3Q’24 earnings press release dated October 31, 2024


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures 28See footnotes in Utz’s 3Q’24 earnings press release dated October 31, 2024


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures 29See footnotes in Utz’s 3Q’24 earnings press release dated October 31, 2024


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Reported Financial Measures 30See footnotes in Utz’s 3Q’24 earnings press release dated October 31, 2024


 
Utz Core and Expansion Geography State Groupings 31 FL NM DE MD TX OK KS NE SD NDMT WY CO UT ID AZ NV WA CA OR KY ME NY PA VT NH MA RI CT WV INIL NC TN SC ALMS AR LA MO IA MN WI NJ GA DC VA OH MI HI AK Core Geographies Expansion Geographies


 
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