Sector: Consumer Non-Cyclicals | Industry: Food Processing |
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Company Contact | |
Address: | 6431 W Oakton MORTON GROVE IL 60053 |
Tel: | N/A |
Website: | https://lifewaykefir.com |
IR: | See website |
Key People | ||
Julie Smolyansky Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary | Eric A. Hanson Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, Treasurer | Amy M. Feldman Senior Executive Vice President - Sales |
Business Overview |
Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a producer and marketer of kefir in the United States. The Company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product sold in a variety of organic and non-organic sizes, flavors and types. Lifeway kefir is tart and tangy, high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Its product categories also include European-style soft cheeses, including farmer cheese, white cheese, and Sweet Kiss; Cream and other, which consists primarily of cream, a byproduct of making its kefir; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children, Drinkable yogurt, sold in a variety of sizes and flavors; and Other Dairy, which consists primarily of Fresh Made butter and sour cream. It manufactures (directly or through co-packers) and market products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made and Glen Oaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of certain customers. The Company sells its products primarily through its direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. |
Financial Overview |
For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, Lifeway Foods Inc revenues increased 13% to $160.1M. Net income increased from $924K to $11.4M. Revenues reflect an increase in demand for the Company's products and services due to favorable market conditions. Net income benefited from Royalties paid to Chairperson decrease from $400K (expense) to $0K, Gain (loss) on sale of property and equi increase from $241K (expense) to $34K (income). |
Employees: | 288 as of Dec 31, 2023 |
Reporting Currency: | U.S. Dollars |
Enterprise value: | $283.21M as of Dec 31, 2023 |
Annual revenue (TTM): | $160.12M as of Dec 31, 2023 |
EBITDA (TTM): | $20.16M as of Dec 31, 2023 |
Net annual income (TTM): | $11.37M as of Dec 31, 2023 |
Free cash flow (TTM): | $12.59M as of Dec 31, 2023 |
Net Debt Last Fiscal Year: | N/A |
Shares outstanding: | 14,690,987 as of Mar 15, 2024 |
TTM: Trailing Twelve Months EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, & Amortization |