Danone has decided to pause litigation against Lifeway Foods and will vote in favor of the company’s board as part of a comprehensive agreement. This development follows Danone’s recent announcement that it was dropping its year-long attempt to acquire the…
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Key Points: Danone has decided to no longer pursue an acquisition of kefir maker Lifeway Foods. The company is also reviewing options for its 23% stake in Lifeway, including a potential sale. Danone opted out of the buyout due to…
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Danone accuses Lifeway of allowing its CEO to engage in ‘self-dealing’ and ‘value destruction’
Danone Accuses Lifeway Foods CEO of Self-Dealing and Value Destruction Danone, a major dairy company, has accused the CEO of kefir maker Lifeway Foods, Julie Smolyansky, of engaging in self-dealing, waste, and value destruction. In a letter dated December 30,…
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Latest Update on Lifeway Foods Acquisition Proposal: The board of Lifeway Foods has responded to Danone’s acquisition proposal of $27 per share, stating that it believes the offer “substantially undervalues” the company. However, Lifeway is open to a potential sale…
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Lifeway Foods has turned down a higher bid from Danone, stating that the latest offer “significantly undervalues” the company. Last week, dairy giant Danone increased its offer to acquire the remaining shares of Lifeway to approximately $307 million, or $27…
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Summary: Danone, a dairy giant, has increased its offer to acquire the remaining shares of kefir products maker Lifeway Foods for approximately $307 million, or $27 per share. This offer comes after Danone’s initial proposal of $283 million, or $25…
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Dive Brief: Lifeway Foods has turned down an acquisition offer from Danone on September 23, valuing the kefir maker at $283 million, or $25 per share. Danone, a significant shareholder in Lifeway, currently holds 23.4% of its common shares. In…
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Leftovers: Chips Ahoy! goes overboard for jumbo-sized cookies | Lifeway turns to trendy kefir flavors
Welcome to our roundup of innovative product ideas making waves in the market. From giant cookies to trendy kefir flavors to fig-infused snack bars, here are some exciting new offerings to keep an eye on. Chips Ahoy! Introduces Jumbo Cookies…
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Danone Offers to Acquire Lifeway Foods Danone, a major player in the dairy industry, has made a cash offer of $25 per share to acquire the remaining stock of kefir products maker Lifeway Foods that it does not already own.…
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The ongoing family feud at Lifeway Foods continues as CEO Julie Smolyansky’s relatives once again seek to remove her and the company’s board of directors, sparking a renewed conflict that has spanned several years. This week, her brother Edward Smolyansky…