Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY - Get Free Report) major shareholder Ludmila Smolyansky sold 26,431 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.42, for a total value of $645,445.02. Following the sale, the insider owned 757,823 shares of the company's
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LWAY) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.
Highlights ISS concerns around Lifeway's governance, board practices and composition CHICAGO , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), today drew attention to critical governance concerns identified by Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") in its recent proxy analysis. Mr. Smolyansky's full letter to the shareholders can be accessed here.
MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company") a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented dairy products, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that shareholders vote FOR all of the Company's director nominees (the "Board Nominees") and WITHHOLD votes from nominees submitted by Edward Smolyansky (the "Dissident Nominees") at Lifeway's upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for December 29, 2025, as set forth below: Name ISS Recommendation BOARD NOMINEES Kirk Chartier "FOR" Juan Carlos ("JC") Dalto "FOR" Rachel Drori "FOR" Andee Harris "FOR" Susie Hultquist "FOR" Dorri McWhorter "FOR" Jason Scher "FOR" Julie Smolyansky "FOR" DISSIDENT NOMINEES George Sent "WITHHOLD" Edward Smolyansky "WITHHOLD" ISS is an independent proxy advisory firm that provides research and voting recommendations to institutional investors.
CHICAGO , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder and nominee for director of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), released key findings from 2023 sworn deposition highlighting major governance breakdowns under then CEO/Chair Julie Smolyansky and the failure of legacy directors, Dorri McWhorter (current Board Chairperson) and Jason Scher to hold management accountable, ahead of the crucial shareholder decision. The following summary draws solely from Ms.
Highly concerning nominee backgrounds underscore questionable judgment by Edward Smolyansky and George Sent, Managing Director of Cascadia Capital
CHICAGO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest shareholder and nominee for director of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), issues letter and critical updates ahead of pivotal vote. Voting FOR the Shareholder Nominees, George Sent and Edward Smolyansky, is the Only Way to Restore Accountability THE PATH FORWARD If elected, we will take action immediately to: Reconstitute a functional, independent Board; Empower the Strategic Review Committee to initiate a credible sale process; Enforce strict compensation discipline; Restore transparency and shareholder trust.
Letter Urges Shareholders to Vote the GREEN Universal Proxy Card for Nominees. CHICAGO , Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky today announced that he has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFN14A) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY).
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) on Behalf of Investors.
