Lifeway Foods (LWAY) files 8-K for September 18, 2025 press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed a current report to note that it issued a press release on September 18, 2025. The company used a Regulation FD disclosure item and attached the press release as Exhibit 99.1, making it available to the public through this filing.

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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): September 18, 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 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)

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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, no par value	LWAY	The NASDAQ Stock Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights	n/a	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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 18, 2025, Lifeway Foods, Inc., an Illinois corporation, issued a press release. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Lifeway Foods, Inc. on September 18, 2025

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: September 18, 2025	By:	/s/ Julie Smolyansky
	Name:	Julie Smolyansky
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What did Lifeway Foods (LWAY) report in its September 18, 2025 8-K?

Lifeway Foods reported that it issued a press release on September 18, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing and is incorporated by reference for full details.

Which SEC item did Lifeway Foods (LWAY) use in this 8-K filing?

Lifeway Foods used Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure. This item is typically used to furnish information via press release or similar communication intended for broad, non-selective distribution to the public.

What exhibit is attached to Lifeway Foods’ (LWAY) September 18, 2025 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, described as a press release issued by Lifeway Foods, Inc. on September 18, 2025. Investors must review that exhibit to see the specific information disclosed.

Who signed Lifeway Foods’ (LWAY) September 18, 2025 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Lifeway Foods, Inc. by Julie Smolyansky. In the filing, she is identified as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Secretary as of the signature date.

When was the earliest event reported in Lifeway Foods’ (LWAY) 8-K?

The earliest event reported is dated September 18, 2025. On that date, Lifeway Foods issued the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and referenced in the current report.