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Ludmila Smolyansky, a member of the 10% owner group of Lifeway Foods , Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY), has recently sold shares of the company, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transactions took place on April 10 and 11, 2025, involving a total of 25,000 shares. The company, currently valued at $368 million, has demonstrated strong financial performance with revenue growth of 16.7% in the last twelve months.
The shares were sold at a weighted average price within the range of $23.00 to $23.99, resulting in a total value of approximately $585,800. Following these transactions, Smolyansky holds 940,823 shares indirectly, through the Ludmila Smolyansky Trust, of which she is the trustee. According to InvestingPro, LWAY maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with strong profitability and robust cash flows.
These transactions are part of routine portfolio management and reflect Smolyansky’s role as a significant stakeholder in the company. Lifeway Foods, based in Morton Grove, Illinois, is known for its dairy products, including its flagship kefir line. The company has maintained strong operational efficiency with a gross profit margin of 27.5% and is expected to remain profitable this year. For detailed analysis and additional insights, check out the comprehensive research report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Lifeway Foods has reported a record year for 2024, with substantial increases in top-line revenue, net income, and EBITDA. The company also noted a 17% rise in gross sales for the last week of February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. In a strategic move, Lifeway Foods has eliminated the Senior Executive Vice President of Sales position, previously held by Amy Feldman, as part of its effort to streamline operations. This restructuring aims to integrate the role’s responsibilities into the internal sales team to enhance efficiency. Meanwhile, Lifeway is confronting a hostile takeover attempt by Danone (EPA:DANO), which it claims undervalues the company. Lifeway’s board is resisting this move, emphasizing the desire to maximize shareholder value. Additionally, Lifeway Foods is addressing public misstatements by Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, taking legal steps to ensure the accuracy of information disseminated to the public. The Smolyanskys, who own a significant portion of Lifeway’s stock, have also called for board action and changes in company governance.
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