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Corporate GovernanceJun 3, 2026, 09:07 AM

Lifeway Foods Board Re-Nominates Jason Scher; Board Size Remains 8

AI Summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. initially filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, for its annual meeting on June 17, 2026, proposing the election of seven directors and a reduction in board size from eight to seven, excluding Jason Scher. The Board subsequently decided to re-nominate Mr. Scher due to his historical knowledge and continuity, opting to maintain an eight-member Board. A supplement to the proxy statement was filed on June 3, 2026, to include Mr. Scher as a director nominee, with his election to be considered as a separate voting matter.

Key Highlights

  • Lifeway Foods' Board re-nominated Jason Scher for election as director.
  • The Board initially planned to reduce its size from eight to seven directors.
  • The Board now determined to maintain its size at eight directors.
  • A supplement to the proxy statement was filed on June 3, 2026.
  • Mr. Scher's election will be a separate voting matter (Proposal Four).
  • The annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for June 17, 2026.