Form 4: Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Julie Smolyansky, CEO, President, Secretary, and Director of Lifeway Foods, Inc., reports transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On January 10, 2025, Julie Smolyansky executed transactions involving Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) common stock and restricted stock units.
  • Smolyansky acquired 6,070 shares of common stock and disposed of 2,115,933 shares.
  • She also acquired 486 shares of common stock indirectly.
  • Following these transactions, Smolyansky directly owns 12,138 restricted stock units and indirectly owns 970 restricted stock units.
  • Additionally, she indirectly owns 22,216 shares for the benefit of minor children, 5,122 shares held by her spouse, and 500,000 shares held by Smolyansky Holding LLC.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard SEC filing detailing stock transactions, which is neutral in sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company insider, as required by the SEC. It provides transparency to investors regarding the trading activities of key personnel.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider trading activity.
  • Employees may be interested in the vesting schedules of the restricted stock units.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/10/2025Date of earliest transaction involving common stock and restricted stock units.
01/10/20266,070 restricted stock units will vest, contingent on continued service.
01/10/20276,068 restricted stock units will vest, contingent on continued service.
06/16/202512,113 restricted stock units will vest, contingent on continued service.
06/16/202612,111 restricted stock units will vest, contingent on continued service.
08/31/2025Remaining restricted stock units will vest, contingent on continued service.
01/14/2025Date of signature for the report.

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