Citadel Advisors LLC Acquires 5.4% Stake in Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)

On May 27, 2026, Citadel Advisors LLC and associated reporting persons, including Kenneth Griffin, filed a Schedule 13G regarding their holdings in Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY). The filing indicates that as of May 19, 2026, Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, and Citadel GP LLC are deemed to beneficially own 825,000 shares of common stock, representing a 5.4% ownership stake in the company. Kenneth Griffin, through his controlling interest in these entities and others, is deemed to beneficially own a total of 884,776 shares, or approximately 5.8% of the outstanding shares. This represents a new significant position for Citadel, as previous ownership was reported at 0%. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(c), certifying that the shares were acquired for investment purposes and not to influence or change the control of the issuer. The percentages are based on 15,281,888 shares outstanding as of May 8, 2026. All reporting persons share voting and dispositive power over their respective reported shares.