Form 8-K
8-K — Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Accession: 0001683168-26-004480
Filed: 2026-06-03
Period: 2026-06-03
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SIC: 2020 (DAIRY PRODUCTS)
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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 3, 2026
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 Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6431
West Oakton St. Morton
Grove, IL
60053
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (847) 967-1010
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since
Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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, no par value
LWAY
The Nasdaq Stock Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
None
The Nasdaq Stock Market
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 8.01. Other Events.
On April 30, 2026 Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company) filed a
definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for
the solicitation of proxies in connection with the annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders to be held on June 17, 2026 to consider
and vote on, among other proposals, the election of directors to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”).
Proposal One in the Proxy Statement presented seven (7) nominees for
election to the Board consisting of all of the current members of the Board other than Jason Scher (the “Proposal One Nominees”).
Upon the election of the Proposal One Nominees at the Annual Meeting, the Board had approved a decrease in the size of the Board from
eight (8) directors to seven (7).
The Board has determined that Mr. Scher provides the Board historical
knowledge and continuity while the newer members of the Board continue to learn about the Company and the Board. Accordingly, the Board
has nominated Mr. Scher to stand for re-election as director of the Company at the Annual Meeting and determined that the size of the
Board should continue to be eight (8) directors after election of directors at the Annual Meeting.
Accordingly, on June 3, 2026, the Company filed a supplement to the
Proxy Statement (the “Supplement”) with the SEC to include Jason Scher as a director nominee for election at the Annual Meeting
for a term to expire at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2027 Annual Meeting”) and until his successor is duly
elected and qualified.
For technical purposes, the election of Mr. Scher is being considered
as a separate voting matter (Proposal Four).
Shareholders are urged to read the Proxy Statement, the Supplement,
and materials accompanying the Proxy Statement and Supplement carefully before making a voting decision.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date: June 3, 2026
By:
/s/ Eric Hanson
Name:
Eric Hanson
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
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