Lifeway Foods (LWAY) confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Danone North America PBC (DANOY) to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Lifeway it does not already own for $25.00 per share in cash. According to the Schedule 13D amendment filed yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing the proposal, Danone beneficially owns approximately 23.4% of Lifeway’s outstanding common stock. Consistent with its fiduciary duties, Lifeway’s board of directors, in consultation with its independent outside advisors, will carefully review and evaluate the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders.
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