---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001999371-25-010196"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LWAY"
cik: "0000814586"
company_name: "Lifeway Foods, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T23:54:23.836981+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ISS recommends Lifeway shareholders reject dissident consent solicitation

## Summary
- ISS recommends shareholders 'DO NOT VOTE' on all proposals in Ludmila & Edward Smolyansky-led consent solicitation.
- ISS concluded dissident group 'has not presented a compelling case for change' and lacks a clear plan.
- ISS noted Lifeway's financial performance positive with share price rally, outperforming peers.
- ISS stated dissident nominees include individuals who contributed to past governance concerns.
- CEO Julie Smolyansky encourages shareholders to follow ISS guidance and take no action on the solicitation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001999371-25-010196
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LWAY
- cik: 0000814586
- company_name: Lifeway Foods, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/814586/000199937125010196/0001999371-25-010196-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/814586/000199937125010196/lifeway-8k_072925.htm

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