Utz Will Go Private in $2.9B Deal With Intersnack

Utz Brands agreed to be taken private in a $2.9B deal with Intersnack Group, marking Intersnack’s first foothold in the US snacking market. The transaction signals consolidation in European/US food categories, with potential competitive implications as ownership shifts.

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Utz Brands agreed to be taken private in a $2.9B deal with Intersnack Group, marking Intersnack’s first foothold in the US snacking market. The transaction signals consolidation in European/US food categories, with potential competitive implications as ownership shifts.