Danone Finalizes Full Exit of 22.61% Stake at $19.50/Share; Lifeway to Repurchase $5M

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Major institutional shareholder Danone is selling its entire 22.61% stake in Lifeway Foods for $67.37 million at a discounted price of $19.50 per share, while Lifeway Foods plans to repurchase up to $5 million of shares.

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• Major Shareholder Exit Finalized

  Danone USA Public Benefit Corporation is selling its entire 22.61% stake, comprising 3,454,756 shares, in Lifeway Foods. This represents a complete divestment by a significant institutional investor.

• Offering Priced at Significant Discount

  The shares are being offered at $19.50 per share, totaling $67.37 million. This price is a substantial discount compared to the stock's last reported sale price of $27.25 on May 13, 2026, and today's price of $23.80.

• Company Initiates Share Repurchase

  Lifeway Foods has agreed to repurchase up to $5 million of its common stock from the underwriter, funded by existing cash. This move aims to offset some of the dilution and potential market pressure from Danone's large sale.

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This filing finalizes the terms of the secondary offering where Danone USA Public Benefit Corporation is selling its entire 22.61% stake in Lifeway Foods. The offering is priced at $19.50 per share, a significant discount to the stock's closing price of $27.25 on May 13, 2026. While the company will not receive proceeds from Danone's sale, it has agreed to repurchase up to $5 million of shares from the underwriter, a move that could help mitigate some of the selling pressure from this substantial divestment. The complete exit of a major institutional shareholder, especially at a deep discount, is a notable negative signal, despite the company's offsetting repurchase.