As per the deal, Intersnack will acquire all outstanding shares of Utz’s Class A common stock for $14.25 per share in cash. This represented a premium of approximately 91% over the closing price from July 20, 2026.Utz To Go PrivateThe transaction will be financed through approximately $920 million in cash from Intersnack Group, borrowings under a new $1.1 billion term loan facility, and a new $250 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility.Funding will also include rollover equity from the Rice and Lissette Family, along with the reinvestment of a portion of proceeds from the $44 million settlement of the Company’s tax receivable agreement related to the transaction.Notably, the Rice and Lissette Family, Dylan Lissette, and certain affiliates have agreed to support the transaction by voting their shares in favor of the deal. The committed shares represent approximately 42% of Utz’s outstanding common stock.This transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and shareholder votes.Post-deal closure, the Rice and Lissette Family will retain a significant ownership stake, with both parties owning 50% of Utz post-transaction, which aims to enhance Utz’s growth potential in the U.S. snack market.UTZ Earnings Preview And Analyst RatingsThe countdown is on: Utz is set to report earnings on August 5, 2026 (confirmed).