8-K - LWAY - Equibles

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the SecuritiesExchange 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<br><br> <br>incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6431<br> Oakton St. Morton<br> Grove, IL	60053
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 967-1010

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	LWAY	Nasdaq

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b 2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02	Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

As part of its ongoing organizational restructuring, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) has eliminated the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Sales, and responsibilities formerly under this role will be assumed by the Company’s internal sales team. The Senior Executive Vice President of Sales position was held by Amy Feldman. The elimination of this position constitutes a termination without cause, effective February 28, 2025, under Ms. Feldman’s Employment Agreement with the Company. Ms. Feldman’s employment termination did not arise or result from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
Dated: March 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Eric Hanson
		Name: Eric Hanson
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

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