Investigation Launched into Merger Processes at MISTRAS Group Caesars Entertainment The Baldwin Group and Utz Brands

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Sept. 18, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Brodsky & Smith, a litigation law firm, has notified investors of ongoing investigations into several companies involved in merger agreements. The firm is urging shareholders to contact them if they own shares in any of the following companies: MISTRAS Group, Inc., Caesars Entertainment, Inc., The Baldwin Group, Inc., and Utz Brands, Inc.

The investigation into MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE, MG) centers on whether the company's board of directors breached its fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process. Specifically, the investigation questions whether the proposed acquisition by H.I.G. Capital for $20.35 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $866 million, including outstanding debt, is paying fair value to shareholders. Additional information can be found at www.brodskysmith.com/cases/mistras-group-inc-nyse-mg.

In the case of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq - CZR), the investigation focuses on whether the Caesars Board breached its fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process. The proposed acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment, Inc. for $31.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $17.6 billion, is under scrutiny. Additional information can be found at www.brodskysmith.com/cases/caesars-entertainment-inc-nasdaq-czr.

The Baldwin Group, Inc. (Nasdaq, BWIN) is also the subject of an investigation. The firm is examining whether the Baldwin Group Board breached its fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process. The proposed acquisition by an entity to be formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management for $32.50 in cash for each share of Baldwin common stock is being scrutinized. Additional information can be found at www.brodskysmith.com/cases/baldwin-group-inc-nasdaq-bwin.

Lastly, the investigation into Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE, UTZ) questions whether the Utz Board breached its fiduciary duties by failing to conduct a fair process. The proposed acquisition by Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG (“Intersnack”) for $14.25 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion, is under review. Additional information can be found at www.brodskysmith.com/cases/utz-brands-inc-nyse-utz.