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Ludmila Smolyansky, a member of the 10% owner group at Lifeway Foods , Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY), has reported the sale of a significant number of shares in the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Smolyansky sold a total of 17,052 shares over two days, amounting to a total value of $405,024. The transactions occurred on April 14 and April 15, with the shares sold at prices ranging from $23.62 to $23.88. The sales come as LWAY trades near its analyst target price of $28, with the company showing strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, including 16.7% revenue growth and a 14% return on equity.
Following these transactions, Smolyansky holds 923,771 shares directly, as well as additional shares through the Ludmila Smolyansky Trust and two family foundations. These sales reflect a portion of her indirect holdings, with details of the transactions available upon request to the issuer or the SEC. While trading at premium multiples with a P/E ratio of 39.4x, InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about LWAY’s valuation and growth prospects in its comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Lifeway Foods has reported a record year for 2024, with notable increases in top-line revenue, net income, and EBITDA. The company also experienced a 17% rise in gross sales for the last week of February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, Lifeway Foods is resisting a hostile takeover attempt by Danone (EPA:DANO), which the company claims undervalues its worth and exploits corporate influence. The board is committed to maximizing shareholder value and plans to defend against Danone’s allegations with a counterclaim. Additionally, Lifeway Foods has eliminated the Senior Executive Vice President of Sales position, previously held by Amy Feldman, as part of an operational restructuring to integrate her responsibilities into the internal sales team. The termination was classified as without cause, aiming to streamline operations. In another development, Lifeway Foods has addressed public misstatements made by Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, highlighting its commitment to accurate and reliable communications. The Smolyanskys, who own a significant portion of the company’s stock, have also called for board action following Feldman’s dismissal, demanding transparency and leadership changes.
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