Form 8-K LIFEWAY FOODS INC For: Apr 06
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2015
LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
ILLINOIS
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000-17363
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36-3442829
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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6431 West Oakton St. Morton Grove, IL
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60053
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 967-1010
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On April 6, 2015, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter (the “Nasdaq Notice”) from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that because it had not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 (the “Form 10-K”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company is not in compliance with the periodic filing requirements for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).
The Nasdaq Notice states that the Company is required to submit a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s filing requirements for continued listing within 60 calendar days of the date of the Nasdaq Notice. Upon acceptance of the Company’s compliance plan, Nasdaq is permitted to grant an extension of up to 180 days from the Form 10-K’s filing due date for the Company to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s filing requirements for continued listing.
The Company is working diligently on its plan to regain compliance and file its Form 10-K as soon as practicable. The Company presently expects that the filing will be made within two weeks from the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company does not expect any material changes to the financial results disclosed in the Company's earnings release dated March 16, 2015.
The Company issued a press release on April 9, 2015 disclosing the Company’s receipt of the Nasdaq Notice. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release issued by the Company on April 9, 2015.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
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Dated: April 9, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Edward Smolyansky
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Edward Smolyansky
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Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release issued by the Company on April 9, 2015.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Lifeway Foods Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Letter
Morton Grove, IL — April 9, 2015 — Lifeway Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and organic kefir, today announced that it has received a letter, dated April 6, 2015, from the Listing Qualifications Department of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) notifying the Company of its noncompliance with the periodic filing requirements for continued listing set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it had not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 (the “Form 10-K”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The Nasdaq Notice states that the Company is required to submit a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s filing requirements for continued listing within 60 calendar days of the date of the Nasdaq Notice. Upon acceptance of the Company’s compliance plan, Nasdaq is permitted to grant an extension of up to 180 days from the Form 10-K’s filing due date for the Company to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s filing requirements for continued listing.
The Company is working diligently on its plan to regain compliance and file its Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2014 as soon as practicable. The Company presently expects that the filing will be made within two weeks from the date of this release. The Company does not expect any material changes to the financial results disclosed in the Company's earnings release dated March 16, 2015.
About Lifeway Foods
Lifeway Foods (LWAY), recently named one of Forbes Best Small Companies, is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces frozen kefir, specialty cheeses and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway’s tart and tangy cultured dairy products are now sold across the United States, Canada, Latin America and the United Kingdom. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at www.lifewaykefir.com.
Find Lifeway Foods, Inc. on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifewaykefir
Follow Lifeway Foods on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lifeway_kefir
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/lifewaykefir
Contact:
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Phone: 877.281.3874
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Email: [email protected]
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Investor Relations:
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ICR
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Katie Turner
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John Mills
646.277.1228
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