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Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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SEC Filings
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September 2, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway® Foods Reports Estimated Net Sales of $39.1 Million for Q3-to-Date Through August, Showcasing Category Leadership and Unprecedented Growth Momentum Continues with 20% Year-Over-Year Growth in First Two Months of Third Quarter

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway® Foods Reports Estimated Net Sales of $39.1 Million for Q3-to-Date Through August, Showcasing Category Leadership and Unprecedented Growth Momentum Continues with 20% Year-Over-Year Growth in First Two Months of Third Quarter Morton Grove, IL — September 2, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the undisputed leader in kefir in the U.S., today

September 2, 2025 8-K

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): September 2, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS,

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): September 2, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

August 12, 2025 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 12, 2025 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods Delivers Record Q2 2025 Net Sales, Extends Kefir Category Leadership, and Estimates Over 20% Q3 Net Sales Growth to Date Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, marking nearly six years of uninterrupted net sales growth Company posts double-digit diluted EPS gains and strong gross margin expansion

August 12, 2025 8-K

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): August 12, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, IN

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): August 12, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

August 12, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Delivers Record Q2 2025 Net Sales, Extends Kefir Category Leadership, and Estimates Over 20% Q3 Net Sales Growth to Date Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, m

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Delivers Record Q2 2025 Net Sales, Extends Kefir Category Leadership, and Estimates Over 20% Q3 Net Sales Growth to Date Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, marking nearly six years of uninterrupted net sales growth Company posts double-digit diluted EPS gains and strong gross margin expansion

August 12, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-42398 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 8, 2025 DFAN14A

Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky Announce Extension of Requested Response Deadline for Pending Consent Solicitation August 7, 2025

Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky Announce Extension of Requested Response Deadline for Pending Consent Solicitation August 7, 2025 Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc.

July 29, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Acknowledges ISS Recommendation to Reject Dissident Campaign

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Acknowledges ISS Recommendation to Reject Dissident Campaign Morton Grove, IL – July 29, 2025 – Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders “DO N

July 29, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

July 29, 2025 DFAN14A

Edward Smolyansky Provides Update on Consent Solicitation to Restore Board Accountability at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) and End Shareholder Voting is Still Open: Shareholders Requested to Submit Consent by August 1 to Make their Voices Heard

Edward Smolyansky Provides Update on Consent Solicitation to Restore Board Accountability at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) and End Shareholder Disenfranchisement Voting is Still Open: Shareholders Requested to Submit Consent by August 1 to Make their Voices Heard CHICAGO, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc.

July 29, 2025 8-K

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): July 29, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

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): July 29, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

July 16, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

July 15, 2025 8-K

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): July 15, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

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): July 15, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 15, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5.5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese Company Plans to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 12, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5.5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese Company Plans to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 12, 2025 Morton Grove, IL — July 15, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to

July 11, 2025 DFAN14A

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Provide Update on the Definitive Consent Solicitation Process Currently Underway and Respond to Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Provide Update on the Definitive Consent Solicitation Process Currently Underway and Respond to Lifeway Foods, Inc.

July 3, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

July 3, 2025 8-K

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): July 3, 2025

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): July 3, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numbe

July 3, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Comments on Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky’s Consent Solicitation and Urges Shareholders to Disregard the Unlawful Consent Solicitation Statement

Lifeway Foods Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Comments on Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky’s Consent Solicitation and Urges Shareholders to Disregard the Unlawful Consent Solicitation Statement MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 3, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of Kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, made the fol

July 2, 2025 DEFN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Consent Statement o Confidential, for

July 2, 2025 DFAN14A

Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky File Definitive Consent Statement to Replace Entire Board of Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky File Definitive Consent Statement to Replace Entire Board of Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc.

June 23, 2025 EX-10.1

Separation Agreement dated as of June 16, 2025, between the Company and Amy Feldman

Exhibit 10.1 SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Separation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between Amy Feldman (“you”) and Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Lifeway” or the “Company”) on this 16 day of June, 2025. 1. Separation. Your employment with Lifeway terminated effective February 28, 2025 (the “Separation Date”) and you and Lifeway agree that the termination of you

June 23, 2025 8-K

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): June 16, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

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): June 16, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

June 4, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Expands Retail Footprint with Thousands of New Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese Placements Across Major U.S. Retailers in 2025 Company has surpassed $37.6 million in net sales for the first two months of the second quarter, from April 1,

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Expands Retail Footprint with Thousands of New Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese Placements Across Major U.S. Retailers in 2025 Company has surpassed $37.6 million in net sales for the first two months of the second quarter, from April 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025, representing a 10.7% increase from the prior year Year-to-date net sales for the Company have reached $83.7 m

June 4, 2025 8-K

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): June 4, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

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): June 4, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

June 2, 2025 PRRN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Consent Statement o

June 2, 2025 DFAN14A

Edward Smolyansky Announces Campaign Updates, Files Revised Preliminary Consent Statement to Remove and Replace Lifeway Foods’ Directors

Edward Smolyansky Announces Campaign Updates, Files Revised Preliminary Consent Statement to Remove and Replace Lifeway Foods’ Directors CHICAGO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficial owners of approximately 27% of Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), today issued a statement expressing serious concerns about the company’s Q1 2025 performance and what they describe as the Board’s ongoing pattern of poor governance and misaligned priorities.

May 13, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-42398 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

May 13, 2025 EX-99.1

Press release dated May 13, 2025 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods EPS Increases 44% Year-Over-Year as Kefir Company Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Net sales of $46.1 million; up 3.3% year-over-year Consumer demand for probiotic Lifeway products drives 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth Morton Grove, IL — May 13, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a

May 5, 2025 EX-1

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 1 Edward Smolyansky Rebukes Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) 2024 Amended 10-K Filing CHICAGO, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edward Smolyansky, who together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially own approximately 27% of outstanding shares of Lifeway Foods common stock, today issued the following statement in response to Lifeway's amended 2024 Annual Report and its latest disclosures on executive and director compensation.

May 5, 2025 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

April 30, 2025 8-K

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): April 29, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC

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): April 29, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 30, 2025 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese Company to Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 13, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese Company to Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 13, 2025 Morton Grove, IL — April 29, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the

April 29, 2025 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number:

April 16, 2025 PREC14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confid

March 28, 2025 PREC14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of

March 24, 2025 EX-99.1

After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky’s Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an off

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky’s Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an officer of the company MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 24, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or the “Co

March 24, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

March 24, 2025 8-K

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): March 24, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC

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): March 24, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Num

March 24, 2025 EX-99.1

After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky’s Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an off

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky’s Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an officer of the company MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 24, 2025 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or the “Co

March 17, 2025 DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

March 17, 2025 EX-1

Exhibit 1

Exhibit 1 Edward Smolyansky 1219 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60610 March 17, 2025 Dear Shareholders, Together, Ludmila Smolyansky and I are the largest shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc.

March 17, 2025 EX-2

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 2 For Immediate Release Edward Smolyansky Launches Formal Campaign to Replace Lifeway Foods, Inc (LWAY) CEO and All Directors CHICAGO, March17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Edward Smolyansky, who, together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially owns 4,163,141 shares of common stock, today launched a formal campaign to stop the further eroding of value taking place at Lifeway Foods, Inc (NASDAQ: LWAY) by submitting and filing a Notice regarding Planned Nominees for election at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting.

March 14, 2025 EX-4.1

Description of Securities

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway,” “we,” “us” or “our”) has two classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”): our common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”), and the rights (each, a “Right” and, co

March 14, 2025 EX-97

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy As adopted by the Board of Directors, effective November 9, 2023 Introduction Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10D-1 promulgated thereunder (collectively, “Section 10D”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway” or the “Company”

March 14, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY

March 14, 2025 EX-19.1

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Policy on Insider Trading

Exhibit 19.1 Lifeway Foods, INC. Policy on Insider Trading As adopted by the Board of Directors On August 12, 2024 This Insider Trading Policy describes the standards of Lifeway Foods and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) regarding trading in the stock and other securities of the Company while in possession of certain confidential information. This Policy is divided into three parts: Part I provide

March 14, 2025 EX-99.1

Press release dated March 14, 2025 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record-Breaking Full Year 2024 Results Company achieves 2024 net sales of $186.8 million; up 17% year-over-year 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Growing consumer interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients continues to drive strong demand for Lifeway products Morton Grove, IL — March 14, 2025 — Lifeway Foo

March 6, 2025 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): February 28, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

March 5, 2025 EX-99.1

LIFEWAY FOODS STATEMENT REGARDING DANONE’S LATEST ACTIONS, CONTINUING DANONE’S HISTORY AS A TOXIC BUSINESS PARTNER

Exhibit 99.1 LIFEWAY FOODS STATEMENT REGARDING DANONE’S LATEST ACTIONS, CONTINUING DANONE’S HISTORY AS A TOXIC BUSINESS PARTNER MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 4, 2025- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, issued the following statement regarding most recent predatory actions by Danon

March 5, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): March 4, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

February 14, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): February 14, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

February 14, 2025 EX-99.1

February 14, 2025

Exhibit 99.1 Timothy R. Lavender Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 333 West Wacker Drive Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 Tel: (312) 857-2630 Fax:: (312) 857-7095 [email protected] February 14, 2025 Via E-Mail [email protected] Mr. Nicholas Callahan Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP 200 West Madison Street, Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60606 Re: Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky Dear Mr

February 11, 2025 EX-99.1

LIFEWAY FOODS EXPECTS TO REALIZE $5 MILLION NET GAIN FROM SALE OF SIMPLE FOODS TO FLOWERS FOODS

Exhibit 99.1 LIFEWAY FOODS EXPECTS TO REALIZE $5 MILLION NET GAIN FROM SALE OF SIMPLE FOODS TO FLOWERS FOODS Gain comes as a result of early investment in Simple Mills made by Lifeway in 2015 MORTON GROVE, Ill., February 11, 2025- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, expects to

February 11, 2025 8-K

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): February 11, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS,

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): February 11, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

February 7, 2025 EX-10.1

Fifth Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 5, 2025, by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc., Fresh Made, Inc., Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, as Lender.

Exhibit 10.1 FIFTH MODIFICATION TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This Fifth Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into effective as of February 5, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CIBC BANK USA, (the “Lender”), LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an Illinois corporation (“Lifeway”), FRESH MADE, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (“

February 7, 2025 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

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): February 5, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

February 6, 2025 EX-99

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (

Exhibit 99.1 Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (LWAY) CEO Julie Smolyansky Immediately Withdraws Her Lawsuit Against Edward Smolyansky. Reiterate and Reaffirm Singular Goal Amid Ongoing Activism Battle ● Summarizes recent filings and next steps, previews upcoming proxy schedule ● Reaffirms and updates previously stated goal CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Edward

January 6, 2025 EX-99.1

January 6, 2025

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Sidley Austin LLP One South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 +1 312 853 7000 +1 312 853 7036 Fax +1 312 853 7621 [email protected] January 6, 2025 By email Mr. Shane Grant Danone Deputy CEO President & CEO of Danone North America PBC CEO Americas and EVP Dairy, Plant-Based and Global Sales 1 Maple Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Re: Danone’s Letter Dated Decem

January 6, 2025 8-K

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): January 6, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, IN

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): January 6, 2025 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Nu

December 23, 2024 EX-10.2

Retention Bonus Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2024, by and between the Company and Julie Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.2 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. RETENTION BONUS AGREEMENT This Retention Bonus Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into effective as of December 23, 2024 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Julie Smolyansky ("Executive") and Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"). The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") recognizes Executive's contributions to the

December 23, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): December 23, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

December 23, 2024 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2024, by and between the Company and Julie Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 23rd day of December, 2024, effective as of the 23rd day of December, 2024 by and between Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation, 6431 West Oakton, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 (the “Company”), and Julie Smolyansky, residing in Chicago, Il

November 26, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): November 26, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

November 26, 2024 EX-99.1

Lifeway Provides Additional Information Regarding Reasons for Rejecting Danone’s Revised Proposal

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Provides Additional Information Regarding Reasons for Rejecting Danone’s Revised Proposal MORTON GROVE, Ill. — November 26, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (the “Company” or “Lifeway”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today provided additional information regarding the reasons that

November 26, 2024 EX-99.2

November 25, 2024

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.2 Sidley Austin LLP One South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 +1 312 853 7000 +1 312 853 7036 Fax +1 312 853 7621 [email protected] November 25, 2024 By email Mr. Ryan A. McLeod Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 51 West 52nd Street New York, New York 10019 Re: Danone’s Response to November 8, 2024 Letter Concerning Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. and

November 20, 2024 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Rejects Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Danone

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K/A Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Rejects Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Danone MORTON GROVE, Ill. — November 20, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (the “Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the revised unsolicited proposal made on November 15, 2

November 20, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): November 20, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File

November 20, 2024 EX-99.3

November 8, 2024

Lifeway Foods, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.3 Sidley Austin LLP One South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 +1 312 853 7000 +1 312 853 7036 Fax November 8, 2024 By email Mr. Josh Cammaker Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 51 West 52nd Street New York, New York 10019 Re: September 23, 2024 Letter Concerning Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Stockholders’ Agreement Dear Mr. Cammaker: I am writing

November 20, 2024 EX-99.2

November 8, 2024

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K/A Exhibit 99.2 November 8, 2024 Mr. Shane Grant Danone Deputy CEO President & CEO of Danone North America PBC CEO Americas and EVP Dairy, Plant-Based and Global Sales 1 Maple Avenue White Plains, New York 10605 Re: September 23, 2024 Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Stockholders’ Agreement Dear Shane: I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors of Lifewa

November 20, 2024 EX-99.2

November 8, 2024

Lifeway Foods, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.2 November 8, 2024 Mr. Shane Grant Danone Deputy CEO President & CEO of Danone North America PBC CEO Americas and EVP Dairy, Plant-Based and Global Sales 1 Maple Avenue White Plains, New York 10605 Re: September 23, 2024 Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Stockholders’ Agreement Dear Shane: I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors of Lifeway

November 20, 2024 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Rejects Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Danone

Lifeway Foods, Inc. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Rejects Revised Unsolicited Proposal from Danone MORTON GROVE, Ill. — November 19, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (the “Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the revised unsolicited proposal made on November 15, 202

November 20, 2024 8-K/A

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 20, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

November 20, 2024 EX-99.3

November 8, 2024

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K/A Exhibit 99.3 Sidley Austin LLP One South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 +1 312 853 7000 +1 312 853 7036 Fax November 8, 2024 By email Mr. Josh Cammaker Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 51 West 52nd Street New York, New York 10019 Re: September 23, 2024 Letter Concerning Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Stockholders’ Agreement Dear Mr. Cammaker: I am writin

November 15, 2024 EX-99.1

Letter from Danone’s Counsel to the Issuer’s Counsel, dated as of November 15, 2024

EX-99.1 2 d860643dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 MARTIN LIPTON HERBERT M. WACHTELL EDWARD D. HERLIHY DANIEL A. NEFF STEVEN A. ROSENBLUM JOHN F. SAVARESE SCOTT K. CHARLES JODI J. SCHWARTZ ADAM O. EMMERICH RALPH M. LEVENE RICHARD G. MASON ROBIN PANOVKA DAVID A. KATZ ILENE KNABLE GOTTS ANDREW J. NUSSBAUM RACHELLE SILVERBERG STEVEN A. COHEN DEBORAH L. PAUL DAVID C. KARP RICHARD K. KIM JOSHUA R. CAMMAK

November 15, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / Danone S.A. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d860643dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Samantha Loh Danone S.A. 17 boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 44 35 20 20 Nancy Dowling Danone North Ameri

November 15, 2024 EX-99.1

Letter to the Issuer, dated as of November 15, 2024

EX-99.1 2 d880074dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Julie Smolyansky Chairperson of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Lifeway Foods, Inc. 6431 West Oakton St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 United States of America November 15, 2024 Strictly Private & Confidential Update on our Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Dear Julie, I wanted to follow up on Danone’s Proposal dated September 23

November 15, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / Danone S.A. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d880074dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Samantha Loh Danone S.A. 17 boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 44 35 20 20 Nancy Dowling Danone North Ameri

November 14, 2024 EX-3.1

Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Lifeway Foods, Inc., effective as of November 4, 2024

Exhibit 3.1 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES A JUNIOR PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. Pursuant to Section 6.10 of the Illinois Business Corporation Act The undersigned hereby certifies that, in accordance with Section 6.10 of the Illinois Business Corporation Act, as amended (the “IBCA”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois cor

November 14, 2024 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 14, 2024 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Year-to-date net sales of $139.9 million; up 18.5% year-over-year Heightened interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients drives volume growth of Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese 20th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Year-to-date gross profit margin increased to

November 14, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

November 5, 2024 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 643

November 5, 2024 EX-3.1

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS SERIES A JUNIOR PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. Pursuant to Section 6.10 of the Illinois Business Corporation Act

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-A12B Exhibit 3.1 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES A JUNIOR PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. Pursuant to Section 6.10 of the Illinois Business Corporation Act The undersigned hereby certifies that, in accordance with Section 6.10 of the Illinois Business Corporation Act, as amended (the “IBCA”), the board of directors (the “Board”) of Lifeway F

November 5, 2024 8-K

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): November 4, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, I

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): November 4, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File N

November 5, 2024 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Rejects Proposal from Danone and adopts limited duration shareholder rights plan

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-K Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Rejects Proposal from Danone and adopts limited duration shareholder rights plan MORTON GROVE, Ill., November 5, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has rejected

November 5, 2024 EX-4.1

Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2024, by and between Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as rights agent

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 8-A12B Exhibit 4.1 SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent Dated as of November 4, 2024 Table of Contents Page Section 1. Certain Definitions 1 Section 2. Appointment of Rights Agent 9 Section 3. Issuance of Rights Certificates 9 Section 4. Form of Rights Certificates 11 Section 5. Countersignature and Registration

September 23, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / Danone S.A. - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Samantha Loh Danone S.A. 17 boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 44 35 20 20 Nancy Dowling Danone North America PBC 1 Maple Avenue White Pl

September 23, 2024 EX-99.1

Schedule A Key Due Diligence requests

EX-99.1 2 d826089dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Julie Smolyansky Chairperson of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Lifeway Foods, Inc. 6431 West Oakton St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 United States of America September 23, 2024 Strictly Private & Confidential Proposed Acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Dear Julie, As you are aware, Danone SA, through its wholly owned subsidiary Danone No

August 14, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY EDWARD - AMENDMENT #20 TO FORM SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 14, 2024 EX-99.2

Press Release issued August 13, 2024

EX-99.2 2 lifewayex9902.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Chloe Swicegood (850) 702-9800 [email protected] Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky File Consent Statement to Change Leadership at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) CHICAGO, IL — Son and mother Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, significant shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY), today ann

August 13, 2024 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 13, 2024 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 Demand for Bioavailable Foods like Kefir Soars Net sales of $49.2 million; up 25.3% year-over-year driven by volume growth of Lifeway Kefir 19th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Morton Grove, IL — August 13, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.

August 13, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 13, 2024 EX-10.1

First Amendment to the 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan

EXHIBIT 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 2022 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR EQUITY AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN In accordance with Section 12.1 of the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), the Plan is hereby amended as follows: 1. Section 2.17 of the Plan is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: “ 2.17 “Deferred Ben

August 13, 2024 PREC14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN CONSENT STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Consent Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Consent Statement o Confidential, for

July 22, 2024 EX-99.1

Press Release issued July 18, 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) Largest Shareholders, Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky, Demand Resignations of the Company’s CEO and Certain Directors · Seek Resignation of Lead Director Jason Scher, Directors Pol Sikar, Jody Levy, Dorri McWhorter and Perfecto Sanchez and CEO/Chairperson Julie Smolyansky · Seek Immediate Termination of Julie Smolyansky’s “Chief of Staff” and Spouse, J

July 22, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - AMENDMENT NO. 19 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

June 18, 2024 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): June 14, 2024 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

May 14, 2024 EX-99.1

Press release dated May 14, 2024 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Net sales of $44.6 million; up 17.8% year-over-year driven by volume growth of Lifeway Kefir 18th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Delivers 410 basis points of gross profit margin expansion Morton Grove, IL — May 14, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a l

May 14, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

April 30, 2024 DEFA14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☑ Definit

April 29, 2024 DEF 14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definit

April 26, 2024 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY EDWARD - AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 lifewaysc13da18.htm AMENDMENT NO. 18 TO SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 18)* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Edward Smolyansky 1219 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60610 (847) 967-1010 (Name, Address and

March 20, 2024 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc. Illinois Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Europe Limited Ireland

March 20, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY

March 20, 2024 EX-99.1

Press release dated March 20, 2024 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2023.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record-Breaking Fourth Quarter and Monumental Full Year 2023 Results Record annual net sales of $160.1 million; up 13.1% year-over-year 17th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Delivers 760 basis points of annual gross profit margin expansion Morton Grove, IL — March 20, 2024 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading

November 13, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

November 13, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 13, 2023 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2023

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 Net sales increase 7.2% year-over-year to $40.9 million; 16th consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth 730 basis points of year-over-year gross profit margin expansion Morton Grove, IL — November 13, 2023 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S.

October 31, 2023 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY EDWARD - SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT 17 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

August 14, 2023 EX-10.1

Early Opt-in Election and Related Amendment to Loan Documents

EXHIBIT 10.1 EARLY OPT-IN ELECTION AND RELATED AMENDMENT TO LOAN DOCUMENTS This SOFR Election is entered into as of June 26, 2023 but shall be deemed effective as of June 26, 2023 (the “Opt-In Date”) by CIBC BANK USA (together with its successors and assigns, “Lender”), and LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an Illinois corporation (“Lifeway”), FRESH MADE, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (“FMI”), THE LIFEWAY K

August 14, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 14, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 14, 2023 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2023*

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Net sales increase 17.1% year-over-year to $39.2 million; up 34.5% compared to 2021 Delivers 15th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth and 1,170 basis points of year-over-year gross profit margin improvement Morton Grove, IL — August 14, 2023 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway

August 11, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): August 10, 2023 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

June 16, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): June 15, 2023 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

June 16, 2023 EX-99.2

Lifeway Foods® Announces Annual Meeting Results and Provides Update to Shareholders All Eight Company Director Nominees Elected to Board Company Announces Latest Step in Ongoing Review of Strategic Alternatives with Hiring of Kroll Securities, LLC as

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Annual Meeting Results and Provides Update to Shareholders All Eight Company Director Nominees Elected to Board Company Announces Latest Step in Ongoing Review of Strategic Alternatives with Hiring of Kroll Securities, LLC as Financial Advisor Responds to Letter from Kanen Wealth Management and Highlights Positive Business Momentum MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 16,

June 2, 2023 DEFA14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☑ Definit

June 2, 2023 CORRESP

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023 Perry Hindin, Special Counsel Division of Corporation Finance Office of Mergers & Acquisitions Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Lifeway Foods, Inc.

May 24, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) Lifeway Foods, Inc.

May 24, 2023 S-8

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 24, 2023 Registration No.

May 22, 2023 8-K

Form 8-K

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): May 16, 2023 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

May 22, 2023 EX-17.1

Letter from Ludmila Smolyansky.

Exhibit 17.1 May 18th, 2023 MS. JULIE SMOLYANSKY, CHAIRPERSON, PRESIDENT, CEO AND SECRETARY LIFEWAY FOODS INC. 6431 W. OAKTON ST. MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 BY CONFIDENTIAL FAX WITH HARD COPY TO FOLLOW BY FEDEX RE: Resignation Effective May 18, 2023 Dear Julie: Please consider this my notice of resignation from the Board of Directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”), effective May 17, 2023. I ha

May 19, 2023 DEFC14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of

May 19, 2023 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY EDWARD - SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT 16 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

May 15, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release dated May 15, 2023 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 Net sales increase 11.2% year-over-year to $37.9 million; up 29.0% compared to 2021 Delivers 14th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL — May 15, 2023 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic produ

May 15, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

May 9, 2023 PREC14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of

April 28, 2023 DEF 14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy Statement ☐ Definit

March 27, 2023 EX-3.1

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws

Exhibit 3.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. These Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) are hereby amended and restated as of this 24th day of March 2023, by the Board of Directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Board”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. has heretofore been formed as a corporation under the Illinois Business Corporation Act of 1983 (805 ILCS § 5/1

March 27, 2023 10-K

Form 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY

March 27, 2023 EX-99.1

Press release dated March 27, 2023 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2022.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods® Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Ended December 31, 2022 Record annual net sales of $141.5 million, up 18.9% year-over-year and 51.1% compared to 2019 Delivers 13th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL — March 27, 2023 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S. supplier o

March 27, 2023 EX-10.20

Amendment to Settlement Agreement dated as of July 27, 2022, between the Company and Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.20 Amendment to Settlement Agreement This Amendment to the Settlement Agreement, dated November 7, 2022 (including all exhibits hereto, this “Amendment”), is by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) on the one hand and Edward Smolyansky (“Mr. Smolyansky”) and Ludmila Smolyansky (“Mrs. Smolyansky” and, together with Mr. Smolyansky, the “Shareholders”) on the other hand (each, a “

March 27, 2023 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc. Illinois The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC Illinois Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Europe Limited Ireland

March 27, 2023 EX-3.1

Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated March 24, 2023.

Exhibit 3.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. These Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) are hereby amended and restated as of this 24th day of March 2023, by the Board of Directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Board”). RECITALS WHEREAS, Lifeway Foods, Inc. has heretofore been formed as a corporation under the Illinois Business Corporation Act of 1983 (805 ILCS § 5/1

March 27, 2023 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): March 24, 2023 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 27, 2023 EX-10.29

Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2022, by and between the Company and Jason Scher

Exhibit 10.29 RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. This Agreement is made as of April 27, 2022 and is by and between Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”) and Jason Scher (“Director”), a non-employee director. Restricted Stock Units 1. Grant Date. After compensation to the board of directors (the “Board”) on August 12, 2021 was approved by the Board, the Compa

February 24, 2023 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 24, 2023 EX-99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13D with respect to the shares of common stock of Lifeway Foods, Inc. is, and any amendment thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1

February 10, 2023 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY JULIE - SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT 10 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 10) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Julie Smolyansky Chief Executive Officer, President and Secretary Lifeway Foods, Inc. 6431 Oakton Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 (84

February 8, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): February 8, 2023 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

December 7, 2022 8-K

Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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): December 6, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

December 1, 2022 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - AMENDMENT TO FORM SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 14, 2022 EX-10.6

Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Award under the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan

EXHIBIT 10.6 NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD under the LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 2022 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR EQUITY AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN This AWARD, made as of the day of , 20, by Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), to (“Director”), is made pursuant to and subject to the provisions of the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensa

November 14, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

November 14, 2022 EX-10.7

Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Award under the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 10.7 NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD under the LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 2022 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN This AWARD, made as of the day of , 20, by Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), to (“Participant”), is made pursuant to and subject to the provisions of the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). All terms that are used herein that are defined

November 14, 2022 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 14, 2022 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.*

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Record Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 Net sales increase 29.1% year-over-year to $38.1 million; up 46.5% compared to 2020 Delivers 12th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL — November 14, 2022— Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and ferme

November 14, 2022 EX-10.8

Form of Notice of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 10.8 NOTICE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD under the LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 2022 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN This AWARD, made as of the day of , 20, by Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the “Company”), to (“Participant”), is made pursuant to and subject to the provisions of the Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). All terms that are used herei

November 9, 2022 EX-10.1

Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of November 7, 2022, between the Company and Ludmila Smolyansky.

Exhibit 10.1 Common Stock Purchase Agreement This Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of November 7, 2022, by and between Ludmila Smolyansky (?Seller?) and Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the ?Company?). Recitals A. Seller, together with her affiliate the Ludmila Smolyansky Trust 2/1/05 (the ?Trust?), are the sole beneficial and record owners

November 9, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): November 7, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 26, 2022 CORRESP

October 26, 2022

October 26, 2022 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

September 26, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

September 26, 2022 EX-99.1

Press release dated September 26, 2022 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2022.*

Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Net sales increase 14.8% year-over-year to $33.5 million; up 33.9% compared to 2020 Delivers 11th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL ? September 26, 2022? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products

September 13, 2022 EX-10.1

Settlement Agreement dated as of September 1, 2022, between the Company and Edward Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.1 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL GENERAL RELEASE THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT and MUTUAL GENERAL RELEASE (this "Agreement") is dated September 1, 2022, and entered into by LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. ("Lifeway") on the one hand and EDWARD SMOLYANSKY ("Edward") on the other hand. Each person or entity identified in the foregoing sentence is a "Party," and all such persons and entities are, collect

September 13, 2022 EX-10.2

Termination Agreement dated as of August 30, 2022, between the Company and Ludmila Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.2 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL GENERAL RELEASE THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT and MUTUAL GENERAL RELEASE (this "Settlement Agreement") is dated August 30, 2022, and entered into by Lifeway Foods, Inc. ("Lifeway") on the one hand and Ludmila Smolyansky ("Ludmila") on the other hand. Each person or entity identified in the foregoing sentence is a "Party," and all such persons and entities a

September 13, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): September 6, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

September 2, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): August 31, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

September 2, 2022 EX-10.2

Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan

Exhibit 10.2 Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan Effective August 31, 2022 Article 1 Establishment, Purpose, and Duration 1 Article 2 Definitions 1 Article 3 Administration 5 Article 4 Shares Subject to this Plan and Maximum Grants 5 Article 5 Eligibility and Participation 6 Article 6 Grants of RSUS 6 Article 7 Deferral Elections 8 Article 8 Distrib

September 2, 2022 EX-10.1

Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan Effective August 31, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. Establishment, Purpose, and Duration 1 Article 2. Definitions 1 Article 3. Administration 6 Article 4. Shares Subject to this Plan and Maximum Awards 6 Article 5. Eligibility and Participation 7 Article 6. Stock Options 7 Article 7. Stock Appreciation Rights 8 Article 8. Restric

August 26, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 26, 2022 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 26, 2022 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2022 Net sales increase 16.1% year-over-year to $34.1 million; up 34.3% compared to 2020 Delivers 10th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL ? August 26, 2022? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probioti

August 15, 2022 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) [] Form 10-K [] Form 20-F [] Form 11-K [X] Form 10-Q [] Form 10-D [] Form N-SAR [] N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2022 [] Transition Report on Form 10-K [] Transition Report on Form 20-F [] Transition Report on Form 11-K [] Transition Report on Form 10-Q [] Transition Report

August 3, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defi

July 29, 2022 EX-10.1

Settlement Agreement dated as of July 27, 2022, between the Company and Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.1 Settlement Agreement This Settlement Agreement, dated July 27, 2022 (including all exhibits hereto, this ?Agreement?), is by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the ?Company?) on the one hand and Edward Smolyansky (?Mr. Smolyansky?) and Ludmila Smolyansky (?Mrs. Smolyansky? and, together with Mr. Smolyansky, the ?Shareholders?) on the other hand (each, a ?Party? and, collectively, the ?Par

July 29, 2022 EX-10.1

Settlement Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 Settlement Agreement This Settlement Agreement, dated July 27, 2022 (including all exhibits hereto, this “Agreement”), is by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) on the one hand and Edward Smolyansky (“Mr. Smolyansky”) and Ludmila Smolyansky (“Mrs. Smolyansky” and, together with Mr. Smolyansky, the “Shareholders”) on the other hand (each, a “Party” and, collectively, the “Par

July 29, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): July 27, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 29, 2022 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY EDWARD - SC 13D AMENDMENT 13 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

July 29, 2022 EX-10.2

Statement of Edward Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.2 Statement of Edward Smolyansky Morton Grove, IL, July 29, 2022 - Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway Foods? or the ?Company?), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky. Mr. Smolyansky said, ?I have served Lifeway Foods since 2002, includ

July 29, 2022 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Announces Agreement with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Announces Agreement with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Morton Grove, IL, July 29, 2022 - Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky. The Agreement ensu

July 21, 2022 EX-99.1

Press release dated July 21, 2022 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2021.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2021 Annual net sales increase 16.7% year-over-year to $119.1 million; up 27.1% compared to 2019 Delivers 9th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Morton Grove, IL ? July 21, 2022? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kef

July 21, 2022 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc. Illinois The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC Illinois Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Europe Ireland

July 21, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY

June 14, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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): June 8, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

June 14, 2022 EX-16.1

Letter from Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., dated June 14, 2022, addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EX-16.1 2 lifewayex1601.htm LETTER FROM MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. Exhibit 16.1 Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. 225 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 2500 ■ Chicago, IL 60606 Main: 312.602.6800 ■ Fax: 312.602.6950 ■ www.mhmcpa.com June 14, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4.01 included in Form 8-K dated June 14, 2022, of Lifeway

June 7, 2022 8-K

Other Events

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): June 7, 2022. LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

May 13, 2022 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) [] Form 10-K [] Form 20-F [] Form 11-K [X] Form 10-Q [] Form 10-D [] Form N-SAR [] N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2022 [] Transition Report on Form 10-K [] Transition Report on Form 20-F [] Transition Report on Form 11-K [] Transition Report on Form 10-Q [] Transition Repor

May 5, 2022 8-K

Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review

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): April 29, 2022. LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

May 2, 2022 PREC14A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy Statement ? Definit

May 2, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14A-101) PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14A-101) PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy Statement ? Definitive Additional Materials ? Soliciting Material under ? 240.

April 25, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): April 19, 2022. LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

April 25, 2022 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Letter

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Letter Morton Grove, IL - April 25, 2022 - Lifeway Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has received a letter (the ?Nasdaq Notice?), dated April 19, 2022, from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (?Nasdaq?) indicating that because

April 1, 2022 NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) [X] Form 10-K [] Form 20-F [] Form 11-K [] Form 10-Q [] Form 10-D [] Form N-SAR [] N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2021 [] Transition Report on Form 10-K [] Transition Report on Form 20-F [] Transition Report on Form 11-K [] Transition Report on Form 10-Q [] Transition Re

March 17, 2022 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - AMENDMENT NO. 12 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 25, 2022 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - AMENDMENT 11 TO FORM SC13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 24, 2022 EX-3.2

Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated January 19, 2022.

Exhibit 3.2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. These Amended and Restated Bylaws (the ?Bylaws?) are hereby amended as of January 19, 2022 by the Board of Directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the ?Board of Directors?). WHEREAS, the corporation has heretofore been formed as a corporation under the Illinois Business Corporation Act of 1983 (805 ILCS ? 5/1.01, et seq.),

January 24, 2022 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): January 19, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 10, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement

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): January 4, 2022 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

November 15, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

November 15, 2021 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 15, 2021 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 Delivers net sales of $29.6 million, an impressive 13.5% increase and the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth Remains confident around ability to manage supply chain, issuing triple the lead time to vendors Successfully completed the acquisition of certain assets of GlenOaks

October 21, 2021 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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 18, 2021 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 15, 2021 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - AMENDMENT NO. 10 Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 lifeway13da10.htm AMENDMENT NO. 10 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10)* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Edward Smolyansky Lifeway Foods, Inc. 6431 West Oakton Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 967-1010 (Na

September 1, 2021 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of

August 20, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

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): August 18, 2021 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) illinois 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

August 20, 2021 EX-10.1

Fourth Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2021, by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc., Fresh Made, Inc., The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC, Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, as Lender

Exhibit 10.1 FOURTH MODIFICATION TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This Fourth Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (this "Amendment") is entered into effective as of August 18, 2021 (the "Effective Date") by and among CIBC BANK USA, (the "Lender"), LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an Illinois corporation ("Lifeway"), FRESH MADE, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (

August 20, 2021 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Completes Acquisition of Certain GlenOaks Farms’ Assets Acquires Certain Assets of California-Based Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt Brand to Capitalize on Demand for Local Brands in the West

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Completes Acquisition of Certain GlenOaks Farms? Assets Acquires Certain Assets of California-Based Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt Brand to Capitalize on Demand for Local Brands in the West Morton Grove, IL ? August 18, 2021? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the mic

August 16, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 16, 2021 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 16, 2021 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2021.*

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces 16.6% Sales Increase for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2021 Company delivers seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales increases Morton Grove, IL ? August 16, 2021? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported fin

August 3, 2021 EX-99.1

Lifeway Foods Announces Intent to Acquire Assets of GlenOaks Farms Expands Position within the Better-for-You Drinkable Dairy Space

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods Announces Intent to Acquire Assets of GlenOaks Farms Expands Position within the Better-for-You Drinkable Dairy Space Morton Grove, IL ? August 03, 2021? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced the intent to acquire certain assets of pri

August 3, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): August 3, 2021 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

June 28, 2021 EX-99.1.

Lifeway Foods Announces Share Repurchase Program

Exhibit 99.1. Lifeway Foods Announces Share Repurchase Program Morton Grove, IL, June 28 ? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced today that Lifeway's Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to 250,000 shares. Under such a program, Lifeway Foods may repurchase u

June 28, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): June 24, 2021 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

May 17, 2021 EX-99.1

Press release dated May 17, 2021 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for First Quarter Ended March 31, 2021 Delivers sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales increases and net income increase of nearly 800% Morton Grove, IL ? May 17, 2021? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today

May 17, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2021 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

April 30, 2021 10-K/A

Annual Report - AMENDMENT NO. 1

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction o

March 25, 2021 EX-99.1

Press release dated March 25, 2021 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2020.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2020 Net Sales increase 8.9% Year-over-Year to $102 million Morton Grove, IL ? March 25, 2021? Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (?Lifeway? or ?the Company?), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the fourth quarte

March 25, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY

March 25, 2021 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc. Illinois The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC Illinois Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Europe Ireland Lifeway Foo

December 28, 2020 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Consulting Agreement dated December 28, 2020 by and between the Company and Ludmila Smolyansky

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of this 28th day of December, 2020, by and between Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) and Ludmila Smolyansky (“Consultant”). This Agreement shall take effect on January 1, 2021 (the “Effective Date”) provided the Original Agreement (defined below) has not been termin

December 28, 2020 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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): December 21, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

November 16, 2020 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 16, 2020 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results Third Quarter Net Sales Increase 14.6% Year-Over-Year to $26 Million Morton Grove, IL — November 16, 2020—Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended Septe

November 16, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2020 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

October 21, 2020 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM -8K

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 16, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 6, 2020 EX-10.1

Third Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of September 30, 2020 among Lifeway Foods, Inc., Fresh Made, Inc., The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC, Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, as Lender.

EX-10.1 2 lifewayex1001.htm THIRD MODIFICATION TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 THIRD MODIFICATION TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This Third Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into effective as of September [], 2020 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CIBC BANK USA, (the “Lender”), LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an I

October 6, 2020 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

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): September 30, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

September 3, 2020 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE OTHER INFORMATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

September 3, 2020 DEF 14A

- DEFINITIVE NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confid

August 13, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2020 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 13, 2020 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 13, 2020 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

EX-99.1 6 lifewayex-9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Strong Second Quarter 2020 Results Second Quarter Net Sales Increase 8% Year-Over-Year to $25 Million Morton Grove, IL — August 13, 2020—Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported fi

August 10, 2020 10-Q/A

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q AMENDMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No.

August 10, 2020 10-K/A

Annual Report - FORM 10-K AMENDMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer in

July 1, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): June 26, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

June 26, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - QUARTERLY REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2020 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

June 26, 2020 EX-99.1

Press release dated June 26, 2020 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

EX-99.1 6 lifewayex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2020 Results Delivers Another Sequential Quarter of Sales Improvement with Strong Industry Tailwinds First Quarter Net Sales Increase 3% In-Line with Expectations Morton Grove, IL — June 26, 2020—Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and f

June 15, 2020 10-K/A

Annual Report - AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction o

May 15, 2020 8-K

Other Events

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): May 15, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu

April 29, 2020 8-K

Other Events

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): April 29, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 14, 2020 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

EX-21 2 lifewayex2100.htm SUBSIDIARIES OF LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Canada, Inc. Quebec, Canada Lifewa

April 14, 2020 EX-99.1

Press release dated April 14, 2020 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2019.

EX-99.1 8 lifewayex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Increases Production to Support Accelerated Demand and Local Communities during COVID-19 Health Crisis Expects First Quarter 2020 Preliminary, Unaudited Net Sales to Increase 2% to 4% from 1Q19 with the Month of March Net Sales Up Over 13% Year-over-Year Delivers Second Consecutive Sequential Quarter of Sales Improvement wi

April 14, 2020 10-K

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. 10-K - Annual Report - FORM 10-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer in

March 30, 2020 NT 10-K

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. NT 10-K - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File Number 000-017363 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): Form 10-K x Form 20-F o Form 11-K o Form 10-Q o Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR ¨ For Period Ended: December 31, 2019 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Transition Report on Form 10-Q

February 13, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): February 13, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 24, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): January 24, 2020 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

January 7, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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): December 31, 2019 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

December 10, 2019 EX-10.1

Second Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of December 10, 2019 by and among Lifeway Foods, Inc., Fresh Made, Inc., The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC, Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, as Lender.

0 Exhibit 10.1 SECOND MODIFICATION TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This Second Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into effective as of December 10, 2019 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CIBC BANK USA, (the “Lender”), LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an Illinois corporation (“Lifeway”), FRESH MADE, INC., a Pennsylvania corporati

December 10, 2019 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): December 10, 2019 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

November 14, 2019 EX-99.1

Press release dated November 14, 2019 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

EX-99.1 6 lifewayex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2019 EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results Company Hosts Pre-Recorded Earnings Call & Webcast Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year Net Sales Outlook Morton Grove, IL — November 14, 2019—Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probio

November 14, 2019 10-Q

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2019 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

October 22, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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 18, 2019 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 4, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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 4, 2019 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

August 19, 2019 10-Q

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2019 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

August 19, 2019 EX-99.1

Press release dated August 19, 2019 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

EXHIBIT 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results Reports Sequential Quarterly Profit Improvement Morton Grove, IL — August 19, 2019—Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. “The impr

August 14, 2019 NT 10-Q

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. NT 10-Q - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File Number 000-017363 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K o Form 10-Q x Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR ¨ For Period Ended: June 30, 2019 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Transition Report on Form 10-Q o T

July 22, 2019 SC 13D/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. / SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA - SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT NO. 9 Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 9) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 531914109 (CUSIP Number) Douglas A. Hass General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary Lifeway Foods, Inc. 6431 Oakton Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847

June 21, 2019 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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): June 20,2019 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ILLINOIS 000-17363 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

May 20, 2019 10-Q

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2019 o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

May 20, 2019 EX-99.1

Press release dated May 20, 2019 reporting Lifeway’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

EX-99.1 6 lifeway10q-ex9901.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2019 Reports Strong Sequential Quarterly Financial Improvements Morton Grove, IL — May 20, 2019 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today r

May 15, 2019 NT 10-Q

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. NT 10-Q NOTICE OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File Number 000-017363 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): Form 10-K o Form 20-F o Form 11-K o Form 10-Q x Form N-SAR o Form N-CSR ¨ For Period Ended: March 31, 2019 o Transition Report on Form 10-K o Transition Report on Form 20-F o Transition Report on Form 11-K o Transition Report on Form 10-Q o

April 30, 2019 DEF 14A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. DEF 14A DEF 14A

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confid

April 30, 2019 DEFA14A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

April 19, 2019 EX-99.1

Press release dated April 15, 2019 reporting the Company’s financial results for year ended December 31, 2018.

Exhibit 99.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2018 Morton Grove, IL — April 15, 2019 — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. Julie Smolyansky, Lifeway’s CEO commented, “

April 19, 2019 EX-10.1

First Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 10, 2019 among Lifeway Foods, Inc., Fresh Made, Inc., The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC, Lifeway Wisconsin, Inc., and CIBC Bank USA, as Lender.

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST MODIFICATION TO AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This First Modification to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into effective as of March 31, 2019 (the “Effective Date”) by and among CIBC BANK USA, (the “Lender”), LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., an Illinois corporation (“Lifeway”), FRESH MADE, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (“FM

April 19, 2019 10-K/A

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction

April 19, 2019 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Below is a list of the subsidiaries of Lifeway Foods, Inc. All of the voting stock of each subsidiary is 100% owned directly by Lifeway Foods, Inc. Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization Fresh Made, Inc. Pennsylvania Lifeway Foods Canada, Inc. Quebec, Canada Lifeway Foods Europe Ireland The Lifeway Kefir Shop, LLC Illinois Li

April 15, 2019 10-K

LWAY / Lifeway Foods, Inc. FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 Commission file number: 000-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3442829 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer in

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