Form 4 for LWAY Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Accepted 2026-06-18 16:15:35 ET · period of report 2026-06-16 · accession 0001683168-26-004968 · SEC index · Original document
Summary rows
Aggregated the way they appear in lists: one row per insider, transaction code and security table.
| X | Filed | Traded | Ticker | Insider | Title | Type | Price | Qty | Owned | ΔOwn | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-16+ | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | M - OptEx | $0.00 | +130.0K | 2.22M | +6% | $0 |
| DM | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-16+ | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | F - Tax | $24.80 | -57.2K | 2.21M | -3% | -$1.42M |
| DMI | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-17 | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | M - OptEx | $0.00 | +826 | 5,948 | +16% | $0 |
| DI | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-17 | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | F - Tax | $25.00 | -239 | 5,709 | -4% | -$5,975 |
| DM | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-16+ | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | M - OptEx | — | -130.0K | 0 | -100% | — |
| DMI | 2026-06-18 16:15 | 2026-06-17 | LWAY | SMOLYANSKY JULIE | CEO, Pres, Sec, Dir, 10% | M - OptEx | — | -826 | 679 | -55% | — |
Purchase Sale Sale after option exercise All abbreviations
Every reported transaction
| # | Table | Security | Date | Code | A/D | Shares | Price | Owned after | Own | Exercise / expiry | Underlying | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-16 | M | A | 12,111 | $0.00 | 2,151,429 | D | — | — | (F1) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vested on June 16, 2026. |
| 2 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-16 | M | A | 108,426 | $0.00 | 2,259,855 | D | — | — | (F10) Each such Performance share unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The performance share units vested on March 6, 2026. The underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 16, 2026. |
| 3 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-16 | F | D | 53,215 | $24.79 | 2,206,640 | D | — | — | (F2) No stock was sold. Such shares were surrendered to the issuer in connection with tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person and her spouse. |
| 4 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | M | A | 6,070 | $0.00 | 2,212,710 | D | — | — | (F6) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 6,070 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 6,068 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. |
| 5 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | M | A | 3,397 | $0.00 | 2,216,107 | D | — | — | (F7) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 3,397 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. |
| 6 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | F | D | 4,012 | $25.00 | 2,212,095 | D | — | — | (F2) No stock was sold. Such shares were surrendered to the issuer in connection with tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person and her spouse. |
| 7 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | M | A | 486 | $0.00 | 5,608 | I See footnote | — | — | (F8) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 486 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 484 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F4) Held by the Reporting Person's spouse. |
| 8 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | M | A | 340 | $0.00 | 5,948 | I See footnote | — | — | (F9) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 340 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 340 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 339 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F4) Held by the Reporting Person's spouse. |
| 9 | Common | Common Stock, no par value | 2026-06-17 | F | D | 239 | $25.00 | 5,709 | I See footnote | — | — | (F2) No stock was sold. Such shares were surrendered to the issuer in connection with tax withholding obligations of the Reporting Person and her spouse. (F4) Held by the Reporting Person's spouse. |
| 10 | Derivative | Restricted Stock Units | 2026-06-16 | M | D | 12,111 | — | 0 | D | — · — to — | 12,111 Common Stock | (F1) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vested on June 16, 2026. (F1) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vested on June 16, 2026. (F1) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vested on June 16, 2026. (F1) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vested on June 16, 2026. |
| 11 | Derivative | Restricted Stock Units | 2026-06-17 | M | D | 6,070 | — | 6,068 | D | — · — to — | 6,070 Common Stock | (F6) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 6,070 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 6,068 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F6) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 6,070 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 6,068 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F6) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 6,070 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 6,068 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F6) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 6,070 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 6,068 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. |
| 12 | Derivative | Restricted Stock Units | 2026-06-17 | M | D | 3,397 | — | 6,794 | D | — · — to — | 3,397 Common Stock | (F7) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 3,397 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F7) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 3,397 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F7) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 3,397 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F7) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 3,397 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 3,397 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service on each applicable vesting date. |
| 13 | Derivative | Restricted Stock Units | 2026-06-17 | M | D | 486 | — | 484 | I See footnote | — · — to — | 486 Common Stock | (F8) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 486 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 484 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F8) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 486 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 484 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F8) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 486 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 484 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F8) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 486 vested on January 10, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. The remaining 484 restricted stock units will vest on January 10, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F4) Held by the Reporting Person's spouse. |
| 14 | Derivative | Restricted Stock Units | 2026-06-17 | M | D | 340 | — | 679 | I See footnote | — · — to — | 340 Common Stock | (F9) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 340 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 340 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 339 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F9) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 340 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 340 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 339 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F9) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 340 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 340 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 339 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F9) Each restricted stock unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. Of such restricted stock units, 340 vested on March 28, 2026 and the underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 17, 2026. Of the remaining restricted stock units, 340 will vest on March 28, 2027 and 339 will vest on March 28, 2028, contingent on the Reporting Person's spouse's continued service on each applicable vesting date. (F4) Held by the Reporting Person's spouse. |
| 15 | Derivative | Performance Share Units | 2026-06-16 | M | D | 108,426 | — | 0 | D | — · — to — | 108,426 Common Stock | (F10) Each such Performance share unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The performance share units vested on March 6, 2026. The underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 16, 2026. (F10) Each such Performance share unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The performance share units vested on March 6, 2026. The underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 16, 2026. (F10) Each such Performance share unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The performance share units vested on March 6, 2026. The underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 16, 2026. (F10) Each such Performance share unit has a value equal to one share of common stock. The performance share units vested on March 6, 2026. The underlying shares of common stock were delivered on June 16, 2026. |