X0609 4 2026-09-30 0 0000814586 Lifeway Foods, Inc. LWAY 0001554866 SCHER JASON SCOTT false C/O LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. 6431 OAKTON STREET MORTON GROVE IL 60053 1 0 0 0 0 Common Stock, no par value 1 D Restricted Stock Units Common Stock 2512 2512 D Restricted Stock Units Common Stock 1354 1354 D Restricted Stock Units Common Stock 2038 2038 D Phantom Stock 2026-09-30 4 A 0 1166 A Common Stock 1166 85774 D Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest on December 30, 2026 contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service as a Director on such vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest on July 1, 2027, contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service as a Director on such vesting date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest on July 1, 2027 contingent on the Reporting Person's continued service as a Director on each applicable vesting date. Each share of phantom stock represents a right to receive one share of common stock. The phantom stock becomes payable on the date that the Reporting Person no longer serves as a director of the Company. The acquired shares of phantom stock were acquired upon deferral of the Reporting Person's cash compensation for service on the Board of Directors in the quarter ended September 30, 2026 pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan. /s/ Eric Hanson, as attorney-in-fact 2026-10-01