-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, AbiQxPFiO2J6Z5qdFFhVe3iXZrJoKTcJno0FaRdOFZ3pyVbmIHBlah1biu/b9XHB lhhkm+kG5uzaK6KkFg6U+w== /in/edgar/work/20000808/0001035704-00-000590/0001035704-00-000590.txt : 20000921 0001035704-00-000590.hdr.sgml : 20000921 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001035704-00-000590 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000808 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LIFEWAY FOODS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000814586 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [2020 ] IRS NUMBER: 363442829 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17363 FILM NUMBER: 688474 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6431 W OAKTON CITY: MORTON GROVE STATE: IL ZIP: 60053 BUSINESS PHONE: 7089671010 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6431 W OAKTON CITY: MORTON GROVE STATE: IL ZIP: 60053 10QSB 1 e10qsb.txt FORM 10QSB FOR QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT For the transition period from to ------------ ------------- Commission file number: 0-17363 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in it charter) ILLINOIS 36-3442829 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
6431 WEST OAKTON, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (847) 967-1010 --------------------------- (issuer's telephone number) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS Check whether the issuer filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes [ ] No [ ] APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: AS OF AUGUST 7, 2000, THE ISSUER HAD 4,318,444 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE, OUTSTANDING. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes [ ] No [X] 2 INDEX
PAGE ---- PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Lifeway Foods, Inc. and Subsidiary June 30, 2000 and 1999, and December 31, 1999 F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and 1999 F-2 - F-3 Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income For the year ended December 31, 1999 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 F-4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - For the year ended December 31, 1999 and for the six months ended June 30, 2000 F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the year ended December 31, 1999 and for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 F-6 - F-7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and 1999 F-8 - F-15 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 2 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 3 SIGNATURES 6
3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 F-1 4 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, --------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ----------- ----------- ------------ ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,158,230 $ 808,459 $ 4,640,923 Certificates of deposit 0 125,078 0 Marketable securities 882,273 179,165 1,564,200 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 at June 30, 2000 and 1999 and December 31, 1999 1,138,834 1,127,793 965,725 Other receivables 18,200 9,200 57,193 Inventories 713,959 836,000 843,959 Prepaid expenses and other assets 0 161,527 0 Deferred income taxes 27,362 36,858 52,362 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 7,938,858 3,284,080 8,124,362 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land 658,400 658,400 658,400 Buildings, machinery and equipment 6,548,575 5,377,598 5,966,635 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total property and equipment 7,206,975 6,035,998 6,625,035 Less: accumulated depreciation 2,404,952 1,861,964 2,096,842 ----------- ----------- ----------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 4,802,023 4,174,034 4,528,193 OTHER ASSETS INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 2,500 7,500 5,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $12,743,381 $ 7,465,614 $12,657,555 =========== =========== ===========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-2 5 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, --------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ----------- ----------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of notes payable $ 93,031 $ 92,568 $ 91,920 Accounts payable 391,214 465,997 480,043 Accrued expenses 149,616 340,364 192,812 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 633,861 898,929 764,775 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 1,188,013 1,277,354 1,233,865 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 263,673 171,960 247,673 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock 6,509,267 1,601,916 6,509,267 Retained earnings 4,296,922 3,720,910 3,923,766 Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (133,355) (11,637) (6,791) Stock subscription receivable (15,000) (175,000) (15,000) Treasury stock 0 (18,818) 0 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 10,657,834 5,117,371 10,411,242 ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $12,743,381 $ 7,465,614 $12,657,555 =========== =========== ===========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-3 6 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHESIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE JUNE 30, JUNE 30, YEAR ENDED --------------------------- --------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 2000 1999 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ SALES $2,287,222 $2,039,861 $4,560,008 $3,893,188 $ 7,907,571 COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,288,341 1,018,346 2,425,097 1,903,009 4,664,987 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- GROSS PROFIT 998,881 1,021,515 2,134,911 1,990,179 3,242,584 OPERATING EXPENSES 882,750 567,393 1,792,368 1,176,991 2,177,637 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 116,131 454,122 342,543 813,188 1,064,947 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Interest/dividend income 85,594 8,660 111,255 16,774 110,358 Interest expense (20,953) (21,323) (46,386) (47,163) (112,144) Gain on sale of marketable securities 120,006 0 201,632 0 6,621 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) 184,647 (12,663) 266,501 (30,389) 4,835 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 300,778 441,459 609,044 782,799 1,069,782 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 116,488 171,013 235,888 303,197 387,324 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- NET INCOME $ 184,290 $ 270,446 $ 373,156 $ 479,602 $ 682,458 ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== EARNINGS PER SHARE $ .04 $ .07 $ .09 $ .13 $ .17 ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 4,318,444 3,813,577 4,318,444 3,813,577 3,933,005 ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== COMPREHENSIVE INCOME; NET INCOME $ 184,290 $ 270,446 $ 373,156 $ 479,602 $ 682,458 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX: UNREALIZED LOSSES ON SECURITIES (NET OF TAX BENEFIT) (109,048) 0 (133,355) 0 (6,791) LESS: RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENT FOR LOSSES INCLUDED IN NET INCOME 0 0 6,791 0 11,637 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 75,242 $ 270,446 $ 246,592 $ 479,602 $ 687,304 ========== ========== ========== ========== ===========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-4 7 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE 10,000,000 SHARES AUTHORIZED ------------------------------- # OF ACCUMULATED SHARES OF OTHER STOCK # OF SHARES ISSUED TREASURY COMMON TREASURY RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION AND OUTSTANDING STOCK STOCK STOCK EARNINGS INCOME RECEIVABLE ------------------ --------- ---------- --------- ---------- ------------- ------------ BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 3,796,077 10,400 $1,426,916 $( 18,818) $3,241,308 $ (11,637) $ 0 Issuance of common stock 497,767 0 4,977,670 0 0 0 0 Cost of issuance of new stock 0 0 (51,501) 0 0 0 0 Stock options exercised 35,000 0 175,000 0 0 0 (15,000) Retirement of treasury stock (10,400) (10,400) (18,818) 18,818 0 0 0 Other comprehensive income: Unrealized losses on securities 0 0 0 0 0 4,846 0 Net income for the year ended December 31, 1999 0 0 0 0 682,458 0 0 --------- ------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- -------- BALANCES AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 4,318,444 0 6,509,267 0 3,923,766 (6,791) (15,000) Other comprehensive income: Unrealized losses on securities 0 0 0 0 0 (126,564) 0 Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2000 0 0 0 0 373,156 0 0 --------- ------- ---------- --------- ---------- ----------- -------- BALANCES AT JUNE 30, 2000 (UNUAUDITED) 4,318,444 0 $6,509,267 $ 0 $4,296,922 $ (133,355) $(15,000) ========= ======= ========== ========= ========== =========== ========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-5 8 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, FOR THE YEAR ENDED -------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ----------- ----------- ------------------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 373,156 $ 479,602 $ 682,458 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 313,110 203,836 441,214 Amortization of discounts on securities 0 0 (6,643) Realized gain on sale of marketable securities (201,632) 0 (6,621) Deferred income taxes 41,000 0 54,147 (Increase) decrease in operating assets: Accounts receivable (173,109) (280,524) (118,456) Other receivables 38,993 7,000 (40,993) Inventories 130,000 15,517 7,558 Prepaid expenses and other assets 0 (149,755) 11,772 Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: Accounts payable (88,829) (47,675) (33,628) Accrued expenses (43,196) 173,289 25,737 ----------- ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 389,493 401,290 1,016,545 NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of marketable securities (1,364,964) (64,786) (1,845,570) Sale of marketable securities 2,119,459 0 645,968 Cash proceeds from maturity of investments classified as held to maturity 0 122,973 0 Purchase of property and equipment (581,940) (227,350) (794,386) ----------- ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 172,555 (169,163) (1,993,988) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of common stock 0 0 5,137,670 Stock issuance costs 0 0 (51,501) Repayment of notes payable (44,741) (52,083) (96,218) ----------- ----------- ----------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (44,741) (52,083) 4,989,951 ----------- ----------- ----------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 517,307 180,044 4,012,508 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,640,923 628,415 628,415 ----------- ----------- ----------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 5,158,230 $ 808,459 $ 4,640,923 =========== =========== ===========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-6 9 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, FOR THE YEAR ENDED -------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ----------- ----------- ------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid for interest $ 46,386 $ 47,163 $ 112,144 =========== =========== =========== Cash paid for income taxes $ 209,000 $ 158,750 $ 376,250 =========== =========== =========== SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of automobile by issuing a note payable $ 0 $ 22,002 $ 22,000 =========== =========== =========== Issuance of common stock in exchange for note payable $ 0 $ 175,000 $ 15,000 =========== =========== ===========
THIS IS NOT AN AUDIT SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-7 10 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS Lifeway Foods, Inc. (The "Company") commenced operations in February 1986 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois on May 19, 1986. The Company's principal business activity is the production of dairy products. Specifically, the Company produces Kefir, a drinkable product which is similar to but distinct from yogurt in several flavors sold under the name "Lifeway's Kefir;" a plain farmer's cheese sold under the name "Lifeway's Farmers Cheese;" a fruit sugar-flavored product similar in consistency to cream cheese sold under the name of "Sweet Kiss;" and a new dairy beverage, similar to Kefir, with increased protein and calcium, sold under the name "Basics Plus." The Company also produces several soy-based products and a vegetable-based seasoning under the name "Golden Zesta." The Company currently distributes its products throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area through local food stores. In addition, the products are sold throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada. The Company also distributes some of its products internationally by exporting to Eastern Europe. For the year ended December 31, 1999 and the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, export sales of the Company were approximately $162,000, $86,000 and $68,000, respectively. On September 30, 1992, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation, LFI Enterprises, Inc., (LFIE) incorporated in the State of Illinois. LFIE was formed for the purpose of operating a "Russian" theme restaurant and supper club on the property acquired by the Company on October 9, 1992. The restaurant/supper club commenced operations in late November 1992. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows: Management's Opinion In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments have been made for fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and it's wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash Equivalents All highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash deposits at several institutions located in the greater Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. Deposits at each institution are insured up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protector Corporation. F-8 11 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED Bank balances of amounts reported by financial institutions are categorized as follows:
June 30, June 30, December 31, 2000 1999 1999 --------- --------- ------------ Amounts insured $ 363,367 $ 354,050 $396,799 Uninsured and uncollateralized amounts 75,119 335,165 373,059 --------- --------- -------- Total bank balances $ 438,486 $ 689,215 $769,858 ========= ========= ========
Marketable Securities Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are stated at market value. Gains and losses related to marketable securities sold are determined by the specific identification method. Accounts Receivable The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management's evaluation of outstanding accounts receivable at the end of the year. At December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and 1999, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been made since all receivables were considered collectible. Inventories Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market, cost being determined by the first-in, first-out method. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at lower of cost or net realized value. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in income for the period. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to income as incurred; significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. Property and equipment are being depreciated over the following useful lives:
Category Years -------- ----- Buildings and improvements 19 and 31 Machinery and equipment 5-12 Office equipment 5-7 Vehicles 5
Intangible Asset Lifeway Foods has a covenant not to compete, which is stated at cost and is amortized over ten years using the straight-line method. F-9 12 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED Income Taxes Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or noncurrent, depending on the classification of the assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or noncurrent depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The principal sources of temporary differences are different depreciation methods for financial statement and tax purposes, unrealized gains or losses related to marketable securities and capitalization of indirect costs for tax purposes. Advertising Costs The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the year ended December 31, 1999 and for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, $491,751, $251,635 and $280,224, respectively, were expensed. Earning Per Common Share Earnings per common share were computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. For the year ended December 31, 1999, and the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 diluted and basic earnings per share were the same, as the effect of dilutive securities options outstanding was not significant. Reclassification Certain items from the June 30, 1999 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications. Such reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income. NOTE 3 - MARKETABLE SECURITIES The cost and fair value of marketable securities available for sale are as follows:
Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains Losses Value ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- December 31, 1999 - Equities $ 595,177 $ 35,089 $ 46,896 $583,370 December 31, 1999 - Government Obligations, maturing within one year 979,745 1,085 0 980,830 June 30, 1999 - Equities 179,165 0 0 179,165 June 30, 2000 - Equities $1,015,628 $ 24,600 $157,955 $882,273
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities were $645,968, $2,119,459 and $0 in December 31,1999 and June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Gross gains of $6,621, $201,632 and $ 0 were realized on those sales in December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following:
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, ----------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 -------- -------- ------------ Finished goods $337,328 $530,000 $420,328 Production supplies 176,283 130,000 218,283 Raw materials 200,348 176,000 205,348 -------- -------- -------- $713,959 $836,000 $843,959 ======== ======== ========
F-10 13 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 5 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consisted of the following:
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, ----------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ---------- ---------- ------------ Land $ 658,400 $ 658,400 $ 658,400 Buildings and improvements 2,612,688 1,649,370 2,538,942 Machinery and equipment 3,612,577 3,465,131 3,133,718 Vehicles 250,328 180,676 222,443 Office equipment 72,982 82,421 71,532 ---------- ---------- ---------- $7,206,975 $6,035,998 $6,625,035 ========== ========== ==========
Depreciation charged to income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 was $154,055, $ 310,610, $ 100,669 and $201,336 respectively, and $436,214 for the year ended December 31, 1999. NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, ------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1999 ---------- ---------- ------------ Mortgage note payable, 1st National Bank of Morton Grove, payable in monthly installments of $1,767, including interest at 7.25%, with a balloon payment of $139,838 due November 2003. Collateralized by real estate. $ 170,329 $ 178,853 $ 174,668 Mortgage note payable, American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, payable in monthly installments of $3,161 including interest at 7.25%, with a balloon payment of $343,151 due August 2003. Collaterlized by real estate. 382,573 390,409 386,590 Mortgage note payable, American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, payable in monthly installments of principal of $5,109 plus interest at 8.05%, with a balloon payment of $618, 214 due November 2001. Collateralized by real estate. 705,067 766,375 735,721 Note payable, Ford Motor credit, payable in monthly installments of $540, including interest at 1.9%, due October 2001. Collateralized by vehicle. 8,520 14,771 11,660 Note payable, 1st National Bank of Morton Grove, payable in monthly installments of $532, including interest at 7.5%, due December 2002. Collateralized by vehicle. 14,555 19,514 17,146 ---------- ---------- ----------
F-11 14 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE
(UNAUDITED) JUNE 30, ------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- ------------ Total 1,281,044 1,369,922 1,325,785 Less current maturities 93,031 92,568 91,920 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $1,188,013 $1,277,354 $1,233,865 ========== ========== ==========
Maturities of notes payable are as follows: Year Ending June 30, 2000 $ 93,031 2001 691,650 2002 23,480 2003 472,883 ---------- Total $1,281,044 ===========
NOTE 7 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, FOR THE YEAR ENDED -------------------------- ------------------------ DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 2000 1999 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------------ Current Federal $ 79,518 $139,317 $158,818 $247,065 $274,263 State 16,470 31,696 36,070 56,132 58,914 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total current 95,988 171,013 194,888 303,197 333,177 Deferred 20,500 0 41,000 0 54,147 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Provision for income taxes $116,488 $171,013 $235,888 $303,197 $387,324 ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes and the income tax computed at the statutory rate is as follows:
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, FOR THE YEAR ENDED -------------------------- ------------------------ DECEMBER 31, 2000 1999 2000 1999 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------------ Federal income tax expense computed at the statutory rate $101,485 $139,317 $205,285 $247,065 $337,635 State taxes, expense 23,003 31,696 46,603 56,132 76,739 Permanent book/tax differences (8,000) 0 (16,000) 0 (27,050) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Provision for income taxes $116,488 $171,013 $235,888 $303,197 $387,324 ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
F-12 15 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 7 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - CONTINUED Amounts for deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DEC. 31, 2000 1999 1999 -------- -------- -------- Non-current deferred tax liabilities arising from: Temporary differences - principally Book/tax, accumulated depreciation $263,673 $171,960 $247,673 Total deferred tax liabilities $263,673 $171,960 $ 47,673 Current deferred tax assets arising from: Book/tax, allowance for unrealized losses $(21,069) $ 9,994 $ 3,931 Book/tax, inventory 48,431 26,864 48,431 -------- -------- -------- Total deferred tax assets 27,362 36,858 52,362 -------- -------- -------- Net deferred tax liability $236,311 $135,102 $195,311 ======== ======== ========
NOTE 8 - CUSTOMER AND CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS Concentrations of credit with regard to trade accounts receivable, which are uncollateralized, and sales are limited due to the fact the Company's customers are spread across different geographic areas. The customers are concentrated in the retail food industry. In 1999 and June 30, 2000, no customers comprised over 10% of sales. NOTE 9 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS Amounts for deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DEC. 31, 2000 1999 1999 -------- -------- -------- Covenant Not to Compete $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Less: Accumulated amortization 47,500 42,500 45,000 -------- -------- -------- $ 2,500 $ 7,500 $ 5,000 ======= ======= =======
Total amortization charged against income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 was $1,250, $2,500, $1,250 and $2,500 respectively, and $5,000 for the year ended December 31, 1999. NOTE 10 - STOCK OPTION PLANS The Company has a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a Consulting Service Compensation Plan covering up to 300,000 of the Company's Common Stock shares. Pursuant to the Plan, the Company may issue common stock or options to purchase common stock to certain consultants, service providers and employees of the Company. There were 234,300 shares available for issuance under the Plan at December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and 269,300 at June 30, 1999. The option price, number of shares, grant date and vesting terms are determined at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. F-13 16 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 10 - STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED) In 1997, 55,000 options were granted to certain consultants and employees of the Company. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weight-average assumptions used for grants: dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 54%, risk free interest rate of 6.2% and expected lives of three years. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 1997 was $1.48 per share. The Company has chosen to account for stock-based compensation in accordance with APB Opinion 25. If compensation cost would have been recognized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," compensation cost would not have increased in 1999 or for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and net income would have remained the same. A summary of option transactions during the year ended December 31, 1999 is shown below:
Number Weighted-Average of Exercise Shares Price ------- ---------------- Outstanding and exercisable at January 1, 1999 55,000 $5.00 Granted 0 Exercised (35,000) 5.00 Forfeited (by agreement) (20,000) 5.00 ------- Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 1999 0 =======
NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments, none of which are held for trading purposes, are as follows:
Carrying Fair Amount Value ---------- ---------- At June 30, 2000: Cash and cash equivalents $5,158,230 $5,158,230 Marketable securities 882,273 882,273 Notes payable 1,281,044 1,248,540 Carrying Fair Amount Value ---------- ---------- At June 30, 1999: Cash and cash equivalents $ 808,459 $ 808,459 Marketable securities 179,165 179,165 Notes payable 1,369,922 1,321,200 Carrying Fair Amount Value ---------- ---------- At December 31, 1999: Cash and cash equivalents $4,640,923 $4,640,923 Marketable securities 1,564,200 1,564,200 Notes payable 1,325,785 1,293,275
F-14 17 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities approximate fair values. The fair Value of the notes payable is based on the discount value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using rates currently offered for debt with similar maturities. NOTE 12 - COMMON STOCK TRANSACTION On October 1, 1999, the company entered into a stock purchase agreement and shareholders' agreement with Danone Foods, Inc. ("Danone"). As part of these agreements, the Company issued and sold 497,767 unregistered shares of restricted common stock to Danone, at a purchase price of $10.00 per share. Net of stock issuance costs of $51,501, this transaction resulted in an aggregate equity investment of $4,926,169. On December 24, 1999, the Company and Danone entered into a support agreement, which allowed the Company access to Danone's brokers and distributors in the United States and created a non-compete agreement between the Company and Danone for a period of three years from the termination of this support agreement. In addition, the parties have entered into a reciprocal stock rights of first refusal and Danone has been granted anti-dilutive rights relating to future offerings and limited registration rights. F-15 18 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (1) Material Changes in Results of Operations Sales increased by $666,820, up to $4,560,008 during the six month period ending June 30, 2000, from $3,893,188 during the same six month period in 1999 (a 17% increase). This increase is attributable to increased sales of existing products. However, net income decreased by $106,446, down to $373,156 for the six month period ending June 30, 2000, from $479,602 during the same six month period in 1999 (a 22% decrease). This decrease in net income is primarily attributable to increases in cost of goods sold and operating expenses, as described below. Cost of goods sold increased by $522,088, up to $2,425,097 during the six month period ending June 30, 2000, from $1,903,009 during the same six month period in 1999 (a 27% increase). While this increase generally corresponds with the increased sales, it is also partially attributable to increased costs of raw materials and increased transportation costs in 2000. Operating expenses increased by $615,377, up to $1,792,368 for the six month period ending June 30, 2000, from $1,176,991 during the same six month period in 1999 (a 52% increase). During the six month period ended June 30, 2000, the Company paid non-recurring expenses in excess of $300,000 for: 1) initial filing fees and legal fees in connection with the listing of the Company's common stock on the NASDAQ National Market System (NMS) stock exchange, and 2) legal fees in connection with the Company's successful efforts to protect one of its trademarks in the legal matter described in Part II, Item 1, A., below. Also, depreciation expenses (a non-cash expense) incurred during the six month period ending June 30, 2000 were over $100,000 more than during the same six month period in 1999. Total other income for the six month period ended June 30, 2000 was $266,501, as compared to total other expenses of 30,389 for the same six month period in 1999. This difference is due to increased interest income and a gain on the sale of marketable securities in 2000. (2) Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2000, as compared to June 30, 1999, the Company had working capital in the amount of $7,304,997 as compared to $2,375,151, respectively, an increase of $4,929,846. This increase is attributable to increases in current assets, primarily cash on hand ($4,349,771 increase) and marketable securities ($703,108 increase) due to an equity investment of almost $5 million by Groupe Danone in the fourth quarter of 1999 (which is described in detail in the annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1999). The Company expects all cash requirements can be met internally for the next 12-month period. Net property and equipment as of June 30, 2000 was $4,802,023, a $627,989 increase from $4,174,034 as of June 30, 1999. This increase is due to the purchase of $1,170,977 of additional machinery and equipment, and is partially offset by increased depreciation of $542,988. The Company is not aware of any circumstances or trends which would have a negative impact upon future sales or earnings. There have been no material fluctuations in the standard seasonal variations of the Company's business. The accompanying financial statements include all adjustments which in the opinion of management are necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading. 3 19 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS A. In April 2000, the Company settled its trademark infringement lawsuit against Fresh Made, Inc. The Company had filed the lawsuit in August 1999, alleging intentional trademark infringement of the Company's federally registered trademark for a Russian term transliterated as "Krest'yanskiy." Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Fresh Made is prohibited from using the term in connection with any cheeses, cottage cheeses and/or other milk products. B. On June 22, 2000, the Niles Park District of Illinois filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, naming the Company as a defendant. The Park District, through the lawsuit, is attempting to exercise its rights of eminent domain to acquire and take possession of the Company's property situated at 7800 Caldwell Avenue, Niles, Illinois, where the Moscow Nights Restaurant currently operates. Although the Company has not yet filed a responsive pleading to the lawsuit, the Company intents to vigorously defend the lawsuit as well as prosecute all claims it may possess, and does not intend to detour from this course of action unless the Park District offers a purchase price that is acceptable to the Company in excess of the appraised value of the property. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES On June 17, 2000 the shareholders of the Company approved an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to clarify that the Company has the power to grant pre-emptive rights to any of its shareholders by contract by adding the following sentence immediately following existing provisions relating to pre-emptive rights: "Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Corporation shall have the power to grant preemptive rights to any of its shareholders by contract." On July 26, 2000 the Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect this change. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 17, 2000. Proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and the election of directors was uncontested. The matters voted upon and the results thereof were as follows: 1. Election of Directors to serve until the next meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified:
For Withheld --------- -------- Michael Smolyansky 3,400,419 2,200 Pol Sikar 3,402,419 200 Rick D. Salm 3,402,419 200 Lorenzo Bernardi 3,402,419 200 Thomas Kunz 3,401,919 700
2. Adoption of an Amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to clarify that the Company has the power to grant preemptive rights to any of its stockholders by contact:
For Against Abstain Not Voted --------- ------- ------- --------- 2,543,537 9,100 17,000 832,982
4 20 3. Ratification of Gleeson, Sklar, Sawyers & Cumpata LLP as independent auditors for the next fiscal year:
For Against Abstain --------- ------- ------- 3,398,719 2,800 1,100
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION On May 24, 2000, the Company's common stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market System (NMS) stock exchange. Previously, a market for the Company's common stock had been maintained on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. The Nasdaq NMS has higher listing requirements than the Nasdaq SmallCap. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits: Exhibit Number and Brief Description 3.4 Bylaws, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1999.) 3.5 Articles of Incorporation, as amended on July 26, 2000 and currently in effect. (Filed herewith.) 10.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Consulting and Services Compensation Plan, dated June 5, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-93306.) 10.10 Stock Purchase Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc., dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 1999, and filed October 12, 1999.) 10.11 Stockholders' Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc. dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 1999, and filed October 12, 1999.) 10.12 Letter Agreement dated December 24, 1999 amending the Stockholders' Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc. dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1999 and filed January 11, 2000.) 10.13 Support Agreement with The Dannon Company, Inc. dated December 24, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1999 and filed January 11, 2000.) 27 Financial Data Schedule. (Filed herewith.)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - None. 5 21 SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. By: /s/ Michael Smolyansky ----------------------------------- Michael Smolyansky, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, President, Treasurer and Director Date: August 8, 2000 6 22 EXHIBIT INDEX
NUMBER BRIEF DESCRIPTION 3.4 Bylaws, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1999.) 3.5 Articles of Incorporation, as amended on July 26, 2000 and currently in effect. (Filed herewith.) 10.1 Lifeway Foods, Inc. Consulting and Services Compensation Plan, dated June 5, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8, File No. 33-93306.) 10.10 Stock Purchase Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc., dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 1999, and filed October 12, 1999.) 10.11 Stockholders' Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc. dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 1, 1999, and filed October 12, 1999.) 10.12 Letter Agreement dated December 24, 1999 amending the Stockholders' Agreement with Danone Foods, Inc. dated October 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1999 and filed January 11, 2000.) 10.13 Support Agreement with The Dannon Company, Inc. dated December 24, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1999 and filed January 11, 2000.) 27 Financial Data Schedule. (Filed herewith.)
EX-3.5 2 ex3-5.txt ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1 EXHIBIT 3.5 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to the provisions of "The Business Corporation Act of 1983", the undersigned corporation hereby adopts these Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE ONE The name of the corporation is LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. ARTICLE TWO The following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation was adopted on June 17, 2000 in the manner indicated below. By a majority of the incorporators, provided no directors were named in the articles of incorporation and no directors have been elected; or by a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.10, the corporation having issued no shares as of the time of adoption of this amendment; By a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.15, shares having been issued but shareholder action not being required for the adoption of the amendment; X By the shareholders, in accordance with Section 10.20, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. At a meeting of shareholders, not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation were voted in favor of the amendment; By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation. Shareholders who have not consented in writing have been given notice in accordance with Section 7.10; By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors have been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on this amendment. 2 Page 2 RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Articles of Incorporation dated May 13, 1986 be amended to add the following sentence immediately following the existing provision relating to preemptive rights: "Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Corporation shall have the power to grant preemptive rights to any of its shareholders by contract." and further; RESOLVED, that the text of the entire provision, as amended, will read as follows: "Additionally resolved that a shareholder of the Corporation shall not be entitled to a preemptive right to purchase, subscribe for, or otherwise acquire any unissued shares of stock of the Corporation, or any options or warrants to purchase, subscribe for or otherwise acquire any such unissued shares or any shares, bonds, notes, debentures, or other securities convertible into or carrying options or warrants to purchase, subscribe for or otherwise acquire any such unissued shares. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Corporation shall have the power to grant preemptive rights to any of its shareholders by contract." 3 Page 3 ARTICLE THREE The manner in which any exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, or a reduction of the number of authorized shares of any class below the number of issued shares of that class, provided for or effected by this amendment, is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE ARTICLE FOUR (a) The manner in which said amendment effects a change in the amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE (b) The amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) as changed by this amendment is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE Before Amendment After Amendment ---------------- --------------- (1) The undersigned corporation has caused these articles to be signed by its duly authorized officers, each of whom affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true. Dated June 17, 2000 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. By /s/ Michael Smolyansky ------------------------------- Michael Smolyansky, President Attested By /s/ Valeriy Nikolenko -------------------------- Valeriy Nikolenko, Secretary 4 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to the provisions of "The Business Corporation Act of 1983", the undersigned corporation hereby adopts these Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE ONE The name of the corporation is LIFEWAY FOODS, INC ----------------------- ARTICLE TWO The following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation was adopted on May 8 , 1987 in the manner indicated below. By a majority of the incorporators, provided no directors were named in the articles of incorporation and no directors have been elected; or by a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.10, the corporation having issued no shares as of the time of adoption of this amendment; By a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.15, shares having been issued but shareholder action not being required for the adoption of the amendment; X By the shareholders, in accordance with Section 10.20, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. At a meeting of shareholders, not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation were voted in favor of the amendment; By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation. Shareholders who have not consented in writing have been given notice in accordance with Section 7.10; By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors have been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on this amendment. 5 Page 2 Resolution RESOLVED, that the Articles of Incorporation be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE FOUR Paragraph 1: The authorization shares shall be:
CLASS PAR VALUE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED - ----- --------- --------------------------- COMMON NPV 10,000,000 PREFERRED NPV 2,500,000
6 Page 3 ARTICLE THREE The manner in which any exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, or a reduction of the number of authorized shares of any class below the number of issued shares of that class, provided for or effected by this amendment, is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE ARTICLE FOUR (a) The manner in which said amendment effects a change in the amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE (b) The amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) as changed by this amendment is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE Before Amendment After Amendment Paid-in Capital ________________ _______________ (1) The undersigned corporation has caused these articles to be signed by its duly authorized officers, each of whom affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true. Dated June 26, 1989 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. -------------- ------------------- Attested by /s/ George Allen by /s/ Michael Smolyansky ------------------------- -------------------------------- George Allen, Secretary Michael Smolyansky, President ------------------------- -------------------------------- 7 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to the provisions of "The Business Corporation Act of 1983", the undersigned corporation hereby adopts these Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE ONE The name of the corporation is LIFEWAY FOODS, INC ----------------------- ARTICLE TWO The following amendment of the Articles of Incorporation was adopted on May 8, 1987 in the manner indicated below. By a majority of the incorporators, provided no directors were named in the articles of incorporation and no directors have been elected; or by a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.10, the corporation having issued no shares as of the time of adoption of this amendment; By a majority of the board of directors, in accordance with Section 10.15, shares having been issued but shareholder action not being required for the adoption of the amendment; By the shareholders, in accordance with Section 10.20, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. At a meeting of shareholders, not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation were voted in favor of the amendment; X By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors having been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by shareholders having not less than the minimum number of votes required by statute and by the articles of incorporation. Shareholders who have not consented in writing have been given notice in accordance with Section 7.10; By the shareholders, in accordance with Sections 10.20 and 7.10, a resolution of the board of directors have been duly adopted and submitted to the shareholders. A consent in writing has been signed by all the shareholders entitled to vote on this amendment. 8 Page 2 Resolution RESOLVED: THAT BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFFIRMED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE BY THE SHAREHOLDERES OF THE CORPORATION, THE CORPORATE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND SHAREHOLDERS HEREBY AGREE THAT THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF CORPORATE STOCK, AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED, SHALL BE INCREASED TO 10,000,000 SHARES. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS RESOLVED THAT THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IS TO INCLUDE 2,500,000 SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, WITH NO PAR VALUE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GRANTED DISCRETION UNDER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO ASSIGN RIGHTS AND PRIVILEDGES TO THE SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS RESOLVED THAT THE CORPORATION MAY DIVIDE AND ISSUE THE PREFERRED SHARES IN SERIES. PREFERRED SHARES OF EACH SERIES WHEN ISSUED SHALL BE DESIGNATED TO DISTINGUISH THEM FROM THE SHARES OF ALL OTHER SERIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HEREBY EXPRESSLY VESTED WITH AUTHORITY TO DIVIDE THE CLASS OF PREFERRED SHARES INTO SERIES AND TO FIX AND DETERMINE THE RELATIVE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF THE SHARES OF ANY SUCH SERIES SO ESTABLISHED TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ALL AMENDMENTS MADE THERETO, AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN RESPECT OF THE FOLLOWING: THE NUMBER OF SHARES TO CONSTITUTE SUCH SERIES, AND THE DISTINCTIVE DESIGNATIONS THEREOF; THE RATE AND PREFERENCE OF DIVIDENDS, IF ANY, THE TIME OF PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS ARE CUMLATIVE AND THE DATE FROM WHICH ANY DIVIDEND SHALL ACCRUE;WHETHER SHARES MAY BE REDEEMED AND, IF REDEEMED TO BE RETIRED AS CANCELLED SHARES OF THE CORPORATION OR SUCH SHARES MAY CONSTITUTE AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED SHARES; THE AMOUNT PAYABLE UPON SHARES IN EVENT OF INVOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION; THE AMOUNT PAYABLE UPON SHARES IN EVENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION; SINKING FUND OR OTHER PROVISIONS, IF ANY FOR THE REDEMPTION OR PURCHASE OF SHARES; (A) THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON WHICH SHARES MAY BE CONVERTED, IF THE SHARES OF ANY SERIES ARE ISSUED WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF CONVERSION; (B) VOTING POWERS, IF ANY; AND, (C) ANY OTHER RELATIVE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF SHARES OF SUCH SERIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY RESTRICTION ON AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF ANY SERIES THERETOFORE AUTHORIZED AND ANY LIMITATION OR RESTRICTION OF RIGHTS OR POWERS TO WHICH SHARES OF ANY FUTURE SERIES SHALL BE SUBJECT. ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED THAT CUMLATIVE VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED BY THE CORPORATION. ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED THAT A SHAREHOLDER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO A PREEMPTIVE RIGHT TO PURCHASE, SUBSCRIBE FOR, OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE ANY UNISSUED SHARES OF STOCK OF THE CORPORATION, OR ANY OPTIONS OR WARRANTS TO PURCHASE, SUBSCRIBE FOR OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE ANY SUCH UNISSUED SHARES OR ANY SHARES, BONDS, NOTES, DEBENTURES, OR OTHER SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE INTO OR CARRYING OPTIONS OR WARRANTS TO PURCHASE, SUBSCRIBE FOR OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE ANY SUCH UNISSUED SHARES. THE AFOREMENTIONED RESOLUTIONS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, BY UNANIMOUS VOTE HELD THE 8TH DAY OF MAY, 1987. Page 3 9 ARTICLE THREE The manner in which any exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares, or a reduction of the number of authorized shares of any class below the number of issued shares of that class, provided for or effected by this amendment, is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE ARTICLE FOUR (a) The manner in which said amendment effects a change in the amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE (b) The amount of paid-in capital (Paid-in capital replaces the terms Stated Capital and Paid in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts) as changed by this amendment is as follows: (If not applicable, insert "No change") NO CHANGE Before Amendment After Amendment Paid-in Capital $1,000.00 $1,000.00 --------- --------- (2) The undersigned corporation has caused these articles to be signed by its duly authorized officers, each of whom affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true. Dated May 8, 1987 LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. ------------ ------------------- Attested by /s/ Ed Pucossi by /s/ Michael Smolyansky --------------------- ------------------------------- Ed Pucossi, Secretary Michael Smolyansky, President --------------------- ------------------------------- 10 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Pursuant to the provisions of "The Business Corporation Act of 1983", the undersigned incorporator(s) hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE ONE The name of the corporation is LIFEWAY FOODS, INC ----------------------------------------- ARTICLE TWO The name and address of the initial registered agent and its registered office are: Registered Agent: LAWRENCE H. BINDEROW ----------------------------------------------------- Registered Office: 105 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 1204 ----------------------------------------------------- CHICAGO, IL 60602 COOK COUNTY -----------------------------------------------------
ARTICLE THREE The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized are: THE TRANSACTION OF ANY AND ALL LAWFUL BUSINESSES FOR WHICH CORPORATIONS MAY BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE ILLINOIS BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT. ARTICLE FOUR Paragraph 1: The authorized shares shall be: CLASS PAR VALUE PER SHARE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common NPV 5,000,000 Paragraph 2: The preferences, qualifications, limitations, restrictions and the special or relative rights in respect of the shares of each class are: NONE ARTICLE FIVE The number of shares to be issued initially, and the consideration to be received by the corporation therefor, are: PAR VALUE NUMBER OF SHARES CONSIDERATION TO BE CLASS PER SHARE PROPOSED TO BE ISSUED RECEIVED THEREFOR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common NPV 1,000 $1,000.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL $1,000.00
11 ARTICLE SIX OPTIONAL The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors of the corporation is TWO and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as directors until the first annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors be elected and qualify are:
NAME RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Smolyansky 5246 Foster Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edward Pucossi 1607 West Thome, Chicago, IL 60645 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE SEVEN OPTIONAL (a) It is estimated that the value of all property to be owned by the corporation for the following year wherever located will be: $_________ (b) It is estimated that the value of the property to be located within the State of Illinois during the following year will be: $_________ (c) It is estimated that the gross amount of business which will be transacted by the corporation during the following year will be: $_________ (d) It is estimated that the gross amount of business which will be transacted from places of business in the State of Illinois during the following year will be: $_________
ARTICLE EIGHT OTHER PROVISIONS Attach a separate sheet of this size for any other provision to be included in the Articles of Incorporation, e.g., authorizing pre-emptive rights; denying cumulative voting; regulating internal affairs; voting majority requirements; fixing a duration other than perpetual; etc. NAMES & ADDRESSES OF INCORPORATORS The undersigned incorporator(s) hereby declare(s), under penalties of perjury, that the statements made in the foregoing Articles of Incorporation are true. DATED May 13, 19 86 . --------------------- ---- SIGNATURES AND NAMES POST OFFICE ADDRESS 1. /s/ Michael Smolyansky 1. 5246 FOSTER AVENUE ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Signature Street MICHAEL SMOLYANSKY SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 60077 ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Name City/Town Date Zip 2. /s/ Ed Pucossi 2. 1607 WEST THOME ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Signature Street EDWARD PUCOSSI CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60645 ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Name City/Town Date Zip
EX-27 3 ex27.txt FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM 10-QSB FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10-QSB. 6-MOS DEC-31-2000 JAN-01-2000 JUN-30-2000 5,158,230 882,273 1,138,834 0 713,959 7,938,858 7,206,975 2,404,952 12,743,381 633,861 1,188,013 0 0 6,509,267 4,148,567 12,743,381 4,560,008 4,560,008 2,425,097 1,792,368 0 0 46,386 609,044 235,888 373,156 0 0 0 373,156 .09 .09
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