LWAY files 8-K noting immediate Board resignation on Nov. 3, 2025

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) reported a board change. On November 3, 2025, director Perfecto Sanchez resigned from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The update was disclosed in a current report on Form 8-K.

The company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol LWAY. The filing was signed by Chief Financial Officer Eric Hanson.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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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): November 3, 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 Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6431 Oakton Street Morton Grove, Illinois		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 or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		LWAY		Nasdaq Global Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights		None		Nasdaq Global 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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 3, 2025, Perfecto Sanchez notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as director, effective immediately.

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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:  November 7, 2025		By:	/s/ Eric Hanson
			Name:		Eric Hanson
			Title:		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Lifeway Foods (LWAY) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced that director Perfecto Sanchez resigned from the Board, effective November 3, 2025.

When was the resignation of Perfecto Sanchez effective at LWAY?

The resignation was effective immediately on November 3, 2025.

What is Lifeway Foods’ trading symbol and exchange?

Lifeway Foods trades under the symbol LWAY on the Nasdaq Global Market.

What form reported the director resignation at Lifeway Foods?

It was disclosed in a Form 8-K.

Who signed the report for Lifeway Foods?

The report was signed by Eric Hanson, Chief Financial Officer.

What is Lifeway Foods’ principal executive office location?

The address is 6431 Oakton Street, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053.