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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB/A
Amendment No. 1
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006
     
o   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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No o
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 April 27, 2007, the issuer had 16,889,237 shares of common stock, no par value, outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes o No þ
 
 

 


 

EXPLANATORY NOTE
     This amendment to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (as originally filed on May 15, 2006, the “Form 10-QSB”) is being filed in response to comments from the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 10-QSB is restated herein in its entirety. The disclosures in this amendment continue to speak as of the date of the Form 10-QSB, and do not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, this Form 10-QSB/A should be read in conjunction with our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission subsequent to the filing of the 10-QSB, including any amendments to those filings. The filing of this Form 10-QSB/A shall not be deemed an admission that the Form 10-QSB when made included any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary to make a statement not misleading.
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2006 and 2005
AND DECEMBER 31, 2005
LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
March 31, 2006 and 2005 and December 31, 2005
                         
    March 31,     December, 31  
    2006     2005     2005  
ASSETS
                       
 
Current assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,817,745     $ 5,434,032     $ 4,354,081  
Marketable securities
    8,337,907       6,895,472       7,478,697  
Inventories
    2,024,330       996,245       1,716,999  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $45,000 and $15,000 at March 31, 2006 and 2005 and $35,000 at December 31, 2005
    3,054,017       2,522,971       2,517,615  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    15,247             9,144  
Other receivables
    55,404       105,759       56,435  
Deferred income taxes
          89,535       142,772  
Refundable income taxes
    40,388       103,451       11,562  
 
                 
Total current assets
    17,345,038       16,147,465       16,287,305  
 
                       
Property and equipment, net
    7,774,651       3,432,149       7,751,446  
 
                       
Intangible assets
                       
Goodwill
    75,800       75,800       75,800  
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $108,958 and $26,990 at March 31, 2006 and 2005 and $92,432 at December 31, 2005
    333,680       392,815       350,206  
 
                 
Total intangible assets
    409,480       468,615       426,006  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 25,529,169     $ 20,048,229     $ 24,464,757  
 
                 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
 
Current liabilities
                       
Current maturities of notes payable
  $ 528,415     $ 8,934     $ 532,454  
Accounts payable
    453,022       789,247       426,253  
Accrued expenses
    245,168       125,017       355,011  
Deferred income taxes
    4,251              
 
                 
Total current liabilities
    1,230,856       923,198       1,313,718  
 
                       
Notes payable
    2,887,785       460,940       2,903,349  
 
                       
Deferred income taxes
    345,709       406,468       348,923  
 
                       
Stockholders’ equity
                       
Common stock
    6,509,267       6,509,267       6,509,267  
Paid-in-capital
    98,712       72,089       90,725  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (1,015,146 )     (870,831 )     (1,024,659 )
Retained earnings
    15,317,611       12,599,866       14,422,948  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
    154,375       (52,768 )     (99,514 )
 
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
    21,064,819       18,257,623       19,898,767  
 
                 
 
                       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 25,529,169     $ 20,048,229     $ 24,464,757  
 
                 
See accompanying notes to financial statements

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
and The Year Ended December 31, 2005
                         
    Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Sales
  $ 6,003,023     $ 4,656,860     $ 20,131,654  
 
                       
Cost of goods sold
    3,305,643       2,696,659       12,122,868  
 
                 
 
                       
Gross profit
    2,697,380       1,960,201       8,008,786  
 
                       
Operating expenses:
                       
Selling expenses
    582,944       520,702       2,354,343  
General and administrative expenses
    708,064       515,775       2,253,076  
 
                 
Total operating expenses
    1,291,008       1,036,477       4,607,424  
 
                 
 
                       
Income from operations
    1,406,372       923,724       3,401,362  
 
                       
Other income (expense):
                       
Interest and dividend income
    86,235       65,276       323,365  
Interest expense
    (50,226 )     (7,442 )     (100,762 )
Gain (loss) on sale of marketable securities, net
    (36,878 )     198,140       445,327  
Gain on marketable securities classified as trading
    512       3,516       13,773  
 
                 
Total other income
    (357 )     259,490       681,703  
 
                 
 
                       
Income before provision for income taxes
    1,406,015       1,183,214       4,083,065  
 
                       
Provision for income taxes
    511,352       457,823       1,534,592  
 
                 
 
                       
Net income
  $ 894,663     $ 725,391     $ 2,548,473  
 
                 
 
                       
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
    0.11       0.09       0.30  
 
                 
 
                       
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    8,396,189       8,432,653       8,404,496  
 
                 
 
                       
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                       
 
                       
Net income
  $ 894,663     $ 725,391     $ 2,548,473  
 
                       
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                       
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities (net of tax benefits)
    275,537       (56,722 )     42,708  
Less reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income (net of taxes)
    (21,648 )     (115,226 )     (261,402 )
 
                 
 
                       
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,148,552     $ 553,443     $ 2,329,779  
 
                 
See accompanying notes to financial statements

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
and the Year Ended December 31, 2005
                                                                         
    Common Stock, No Par Value                                             Accumulated        
    10,000,000 Shares     # of Shares                                     Other        
    Authorized     of                                     Comprehensive        
    # of Shares     # of Shares     Treasury     Common     Paid In     Treasury     Retained     Income (Loss),        
    Issued     Outstanding     Stock     Stock     Capital     Stock     Earnings     Net of Tax     Total  
Balances at December 31, 2004
    8,636,888       8,441,438       195,450     $ 6,509,267     $ 64,314     $ (649,039 )   $ 11,874,475     $ 119,180     $ 17,918,197  
 
                                                                       
Issuance of treasury stock
          3,817       (3,817 )           26,411       25,934                   52,345  
 
                                                                       
Redemption of stock
          (50,000 )     50,000                   (401,554 )                 (401,554 )
 
                                                                       
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                                                                       
Unrealized losses on securities, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment
                                              (218,694 )     (218,694 )
 
                                                                       
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005
                                        2,548,473             2,548,473  
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
Balances at December 31, 2005
    8,636,888       8,395,255       241,633     $ 6,509,267     $ 90,725     $ (1,024,659 )   $ 14,422,948     $ (99,514 )   $ 19,898,767  
 
                                                                       
Issuance of treasury stock
          1,400       (1,400 )           7,987       9,513                   17,500  
Redemption of stock
                                                       
 
                                                                       
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                                                                       
Unrealized gains on securities, net of taxes and reclassification adjustment
                                              253,889       253,889  
 
                                                                       
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2006
                                        894,663             894,663  
 
                                                     
 
                                                                       
Balances at March 31, 2006
    8,636,888       8,396,655       240,233     $ 6,509,267     $ 98,712     $ (1,015,146 )   $ 15,317,611     $ 154,375     $ 21,064,819  
 
                                                     
See accompanying notes to financial statements

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
and the Year Ended December 31, 2005
                         
    Three Months Ended     Years Ended  
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income
  $ 894,663     $ 725,391     $ 2,548,473  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    143,437       140,742       650,945  
(Gain)Loss on sale of marketable securities, net
    36,878       (198,140 )     (445,327 )
Gain on marketable securities classified as trading
    (512 )     (3,516 )     (13,773 )
Deferred income taxes
    (34,822 )     (22,343 )     (100,236 )
Treasury stock issued for services
    17,500       11,512       52,345  
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts
    10,000              
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
                       
Accounts receivable
    (546,402 )     (498,935 )     (493,579 )
Other receivables
    1,031       (33,622 )     15,702  
Inventories
    (307,331 )     (90,548 )     (811,302 )
Refundable income taxes
    (28,826 )     155,166       247,055  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (6,103 )     7,260       (1,884 )
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
    26,769       147,596       (215,398 )
Accrued expenses
    (109,843 )     (70,524 )     159,470  
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    96,439       270,039       1,592,491  
 
                       
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Purchases of marketable securities
    (1,423,859 )     (1,910,623 )     (6,460,561 )
Sale of marketable securities
    960,801       1,665,869       5,810,391  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (150,114 )     (136,558 )     (4,916,811 )
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (613,172 )     (381,312 )     (5,566,981 )
 
                       
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Proceeds from note payable
                3,000,000  
Purchases of treasury stock
          (225,529 )     (401,554 )
Repayment of notes payable
    (19,603 )     (2,451 )     (36,522 )
Loan costs
                (6,638 )
 
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (19,603 )     (227,980 )     2,555,286  
 
                 
 
                       
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (536,336 )     (339,253 )     (1,419,204 )
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
    4,354,081       5,773,285       5,773,285  
 
                 
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
    3,817,745     $ 5,434,032     $ 4,354,081  
 
                 
See accompanying notes to financial statements

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
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 Farmer’s Cheese;” a fruit sugar-flavored product similar in consistency to cream cheese sold under the name of “Sweet Kiss;” and a dairy beverage, similar to Kefir, with increased protein and calcium, sold under the name “Basics Plus.” The Company also produces several soy-based products under the name “Soy Treat” and a vegetable-based seasoning under the name “Golden Zesta.” The Company currently distributes its products throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area and various cities in the East Coast through local food stores. In addition, the products are sold throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada by distributors. The Company also distributes some of its products to Eastern Europe.
Note 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, LFI Enterprises, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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.
Revenue Recognition
Sales represent sales of Company produced products that are recorded at the time of shipment and the following criteria have been met: (i) The product has been shipped and the Company has no significant remaining obligations; (ii) Persuasive evidence of an agreement exists; (iii) The price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and (iv) Collection is probable. In addition, shipping costs invoiced to the customers are included in net sales and the related cost in net sales.
Cash and 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 and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan areas. Deposits at each institution are insured up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protector Corporation.

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES — Continued
Bank balances of amounts reported by financial institutions are categorized as follows:
                         
    March 31,     December 31  
    2006     2005     2005  
Amounts insured
  $ 478,025     $ 500,000     $ 462,571  
Uninsured and uncollateralized amounts
    3,823,916       5,303,533       4,331,179  
 
                 
Total bank balances
  $ 4,301,941     $ 5,803,533     $ 4,793,750  
 
                 
Marketable securities
All investment securities are classified as either as available-for-sale or trading, and are carried at fair value or quoted market prices. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Amortization, accretion, interest and dividends, realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities are recorded in interest income. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 59, Accounting for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities, provide guidance on determining when an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired. This evaluation depends on the specific facts and circumstances. Factors that we consider in determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred include: the market value of the security in relation to its cost basis; the financial condition of the investee; and the intent and ability to retain the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for possible recovery in the market value of the investment.
Accounts receivable
Credit terms are extended to customers in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral.
Accounts receivable are recorded at invoice amounts, and reduced to their estimated net realizable value by recognition of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon historical experience, its evaluation of the current status of specific receivables, and unusual circumstances, if any. Accounts are considered past due if payment is not made on a timely basis in accordance with the Company’s credit terms. Accounts considered uncollectible are charged against the allowance.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at depreciated cost or fair value where depreciated cost is not recoverable. 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
  31 and 39
Machinery and equipment
  5 – 12
Office equipment
  5 – 7
Vehicles
  5

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES — Continued
Intangible assets
The Company accounts for intangible assets at historical cost. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded under the purchase method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and other intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized. The Company amortizes other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, as disclosed in the table below.
Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at least annually. Since the Company only has one reporting unit, the test is based on a fair value approach applied to the entire company.
The Company reviews intangible assets and their related useful lives at least once a year to determine if any adverse conditions exist that would indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. The Company conducts more frequent impairment assessments if certain conditions exist, including: a change in the competitive landscape, any internal decisions to pursue new or different strategies, a loss of a significant customer, or a significant change in the market place including changes in the prices paid for the Company’s products or changes in the size of the market for the Company’s products.
If the estimate of an intangible asset’s remaining useful life is changed, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset is amortized prospectively over the revised remaining useful life.
Intangible assets are being amortized over the following useful lives:
         
Category
  Years  
Recipes
    4  
Customer lists and other customer related intangibles
    8  
Lease agreement
    7  
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 non-current, 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 non-current depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
The principal sources of temporary differences are different depreciation and amortization methods for financial statement and tax purposes, unrealized gains or losses related to marketable securities, capitalization of indirect costs for tax purposes, and the recognition of an allowance for doubtful accounts for financial statement purposes.

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES — Continued
Treasury stock
Treasury stock is recorded using the cost method.
Advertising costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2005 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, approximately $1,176,440, $243,258 and $272,191 of such costs 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 period. For the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2005, diluted and basic earnings per share were the same, as the effect of dilutive securities options outstanding was not significant.
Note 3 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS
     Intangible assets, and the related accumulated amortization, consist of the following:
                                                 
    March 31, 2006     March 31, 2005     December 31, 2005  
            Accumulated             Accumulated             Accumulated  
    Cost     Amortization     Cost     Amortization     Cost     Amortization  
Recipes
  $ 43,600     $ 18,167     $ 43,600     $ 7,267     $ 43,600     $ 15,442  
Customer lists and other customer related intangibles
    305,200       69,033       305,200       27,613       305,200       58,678  
Lease acquisition
    87,200       20,762       87,200       8,305       87,200       17,648  
Goodwill
    75,800             75,800             75,800        
Loan acquisition costs
    6,638       996                   6,638       664  
 
                                   
 
  $ 518,438     $ 108,958     $ 511,800     $ 43,185     $ 518,438     $ 92,432  
 
                                   
     Amortization expense is expected to be as follows for the 12 months ending March 31:
         
2007
    66,222  
2008
    66,222  
2009
    51,572  
2010
    45,819  
Thereafter
    103,845  
 
     
 
  $ 333,680  
 
     
Amortization expense during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2005 was $16,526, $16,195 and $65,442 , respectively.

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 4 — MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The cost and fair value of marketable securities classified as available for sale and trading are as follows:
                                         
                            Loss on        
                            Marketable        
                            Securities        
            Unrealized     Unrealized     Classified as     Fair  
March 31, 2006   Cost     Gains     Losses     Trading     Value  
Equities
  $ 2,565,132     $ 470,019     $ (102,220 )   $     $ 2,932,931  
Mutual Funds
    584,921       3,269       (38,806 )           549,384  
Preferred Securities
    1,119,577       993       (30,128 )           1,090,442  
Private Investment LP
    600,000       35,864                   635,864  
Certificates of Deposit
    150,000             (1,410 )           148,590  
Corporate Bonds
    2,508,126       10,040       (84,182 )           2,433,984  
Municipal Bonds, maturing within five years
    61,275       839       (1,289 )           60,825  
Government agency obligations, maturing after five years
    488,088                   (2,201 )     485,887  
 
                             
Total
  $ 8,077,119     $ 521,024     $ (258,035 )   $ (2,201 )   $ 8,337,907  
 
                             
                                         
                            Loss on        
                            Marketable        
                            Securities        
            Unrealized     Unrealized     Classified as     Fair  
March 31, 2005   Cost     Gains     Losses     Trading     Value  
Equities and Mutual Funds
  $ 3,824,477     $ 152,989     $ (184,109 )         $ 3,793,357  
Preferred Securities
    65,000       200       (2,262 )           62,938  
Certificates of Deposit
    150,000             (7,530 )           142,470  
Corporate Bonds
    2,333,986       50       (49,948 )           2,284,088  
Municipal bonds, maturing within five years
    24,875       715                   25,590  
Government agency obligations, maturing after five years
    600,000                   (12,971 )     587,029  
 
                             
Total
  $ 6,998,338     $ 153,954     $ 243,849       (12,971 )   $ 6,895,472  
 
                             

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
And December 31, 2005
Note 4 — MARKETABLE SECURITIES — Continued
                                         
                            Loss on        
                            Marketable        
                            Securities        
            Unrealized     Unrealized     Classified as     Fair  
December 31, 2005   Cost     Gains     Losses     Trading     Value  
Equities
  $ 2,432,964     $ 212,336       (198,478 )         $ 2,446,822  
Mutual Funds
    699,921       3,770       (74,148 )           629,543  
Preferred Securities
    1,002,738       1,468       (30,892 )           973,314  
Private Investment LP
    600,000             (5,146 )           594,854  
Certificates of Deposit
    240,000             (1,125 )           238,875  
Corporate Bonds
    2,514,044       809       (77,888 )           2,436,965  
Municipal Bonds, maturing within five years
    61,275       957       (1,195 )           61,037  
Government agency obligations, maturing after five years
    100,000                   (2,713 )     97,287  
 
                             
Total
  $ 7,650,942     $ 219,340     $ (388,872 )   $ (2,713 )   $ 7,478,697  
 
                             
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities were $5,810,391, $960,801 and $1,665,869 during the year ended December 31, 2005 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Gross gains (loss) of $445,327, ($36,878) and $198,140 were realized on these sales during the year ended December 31, 2005 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at March 31, 2006:
                                                 
    Less Than 12 Months     12 Months or Greater     Total  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
Description of Securites   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Equities
  $ 477,869     $ (46,355 )   $ 157,038     $ (55,865 )   $ 634,907     $ ( 102,220 )
Mutual Funds
    230,250       (19,750 )     249,489       (19,056 )     479,739       (38,806 )
Preferred Securities
    887,440       (29,598 )     24,470       (530 )     911,910       (30,128 )
Certificates of Deposit
                148,637       (1,410 )     148,637       (1,410 )
Corporate Bonds
    330,699       (13,684 )     1,634,162       (70,498 )     1,964,861       (84,182 )
Municipal Bonds
    35,111       (1,289 )                 35,111       (1,289 )
 
                                   
 
  $ 1,961,369     $ ( 110,676 )   $ 2,213,796     $ ( 147,359 )   $ 4,175,165     $ ( 258,035 )
 
                                   

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 4 — MARKETABLE SECURITIES — Continued
Equities, Mutual Funds and Corporate Bonds — The Company’s investments in equity securities, mutual funds and corporate bonds consist of investments in common stock and debt securities of companies in various industries. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the issuer in relation to the severity and duration of the impairment. Based on that evaluation and the Company’s ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider any material investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2006.
Preferred Securities — The Company’s investments in preferred securities consist of investments in preferred stock of companies in various industries. The Company evaluated the near-term prospects of the fund in relation to the severity and duration of the impairment. Based on that evaluation and the Company’s ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider any material investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2006.
Private Investment Limited Partnership — The Company’s investments in private limited partnerships consist of one limited partnership interest. The partnership has only had five months of activity at March 31, 2006. Based on that evaluation and the Company’s ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, the Company does not consider it’s investment to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2006.
Certificates of Deposit — The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in certificates of deposit were caused by interest rate increases since the date of purchase. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuers to settle the securities at a price less than the face value of the investment. Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2006.
Municipal Bonds — The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in mutual bonds were caused by interest rate increases since the date of purchase. Because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2006.
Note 5 — INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
                         
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Finished goods
  $ 753,631     $ 444,519     $ 658,522  
Production supplies
    772,311       326,986       662,310  
Raw materials
    498,388       224,740       396,167  
 
                 
Total inventories
  $ 2,024,330     $ 996,245     $ 1,716,999  
 
                 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 6 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
     Property and equipment consist of the following:
                         
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Land
  $ 909,232     $ 470,900     $ 909,232  
Buildings and improvements
    6,488,166       2,483,007       6,443,043  
Machinery and equipment
    5,911,844       5,476,656       5,806,853  
Vehicles
    513,670       459,815       513,670  
Office equipment
    78,763       80,930       78,763  
 
                 
 
    13,901,675       8,971,308       13,751,561  
Less accumulated depreciation
    6,127,024       5,539,159       6,000,115  
 
                 
 
Total property and equipment
  $ 7,774,651       3,432,149     $ 7,751,446  
 
                 
Depreciation expense during the year ended December 31, 2005 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was $585,503, $126,911 and $124,547, respectively.
Note 7 ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
                         
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes
  $ 57,326     $ 33,154     $ 104,873  
Accrued property tax
    182,341       91,227       244,916  
Other
    5,501       636       5,222  
 
                 
 
  $ 245,168     $ 125,017     $ 355,011  
 
                 
Note 8 — NOTES PAYABLE
     Notes payable consist of the following:
                         
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Mortgage note payable to a bank, payable in monthly installments of $3,273 including interest at 6.25%, with a balloon payment of $454,275 due September 25, 2006. Collateralized by real estate.
  $ 460,092     $ 469,874     $ 462,695  
Mortgage note payable to a bank, payable in monthly installments of $19,513 including interest at 5.6%, with a balloon payment of $2,652,143 due July 14, 2010. Collateralized by real estate.
    2,956,108             2,973,108  
 
                 
Total notes payable
    3,416,200       469,874       3,435,803  
Less current maturities
    528,415       8,934       532,454  
 
                 
 
                       
Total long-term portion
  $ 2,887,785     $ 460,940     $ 2,903,349  
 
                 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 8 — NOTES PAYABLE — Continued
     Maturities of notes payables are as follows:
         
As of March 31, 2007
  $ 528,415  
2008
    73,767  
2009
    78,005  
2010
    82,488  
2011
    2,653,525  
 
     
Total
  $ 3,416,200  
 
     
Note 9 — PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
                         
                    For the  
    For the Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Current:
                       
Federal
  $ 443,238     $ 384,812     $ 1,364,033  
State and local
    102,936       95,354       270,795  
 
                 
Total current
    546,174       480,166       1,634,828  
Deferred
    (34,822 )     (22,343 )     (100,236 )
 
                 
Provision for income taxes
  $ 511,352     $ 457,823     $ 1,534,592  
 
                 
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes and the income tax computed at the statutory rate is as follows:
                         
                    For The  
    For The Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Federal income tax expense computed at the statutory rate
  $ 478,045     $ 372,925     $ 1,388,242  
State and local tax expense, net
    67,742       86,375       195,987  
Permanent differences
    (34,435 )     (1,477 )     (49,637 )
 
                 
Provision for income taxes
  $ 511,352     $ 457,823     $ 1,534,592  
 
                 

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 9 — PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES — Continued
     Amounts for deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
                         
    March 31,     December 31  
    2006     2005     2005  
Non-current deferred tax liabilities arising from:
                       
Temporary differences — accumulated depreciation
  $ (345,709 )   $ (406,468 )   $ (348,923 )
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities) arising from:
                       
Unrealized losses (gains) on marketable securities
    (108,615 )     37,127       70,016  
Inventory
    85,779       52,408       72,756  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    18,585              
 
                 
Total current deferred tax assets (liabilities)
    (4,251 )     89,535       142,772  
 
                 
Net deferred tax liability
  $ (349,960 )   $ (316,933 )   $ (206,151 )
 
                 
Note 10 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
     Cash paid for interest and income taxes are as follows:
                         
                    For Year  
    For the Three Months Ended     Ended  
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
Interest
  $ 50,226     $ 7,442     $ 100,762  
Income taxes
  $ 575,000     $ 325,372     $ 1,425,600  
Note 11 — 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 600,000 of the Company’s common stock shares. Pursuant to such 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 468,000 shares available for issuance under the Plan at December 31, 2005 and at March 31, 2006 and 2005. The option price, number of shares, grant date, and vesting terms are determined at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 2005 and at March 31, 2006 and 2005, there were no stock options outstanding or exercisable.

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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
and December 31, 2005
Note 11 — STOCK OPTION PLANS — Continued
On February 12, 2004, Lifeway’s Board of Directors approved awards of an aggregate amount of 5,100 shares to be awarded under its Employee and Consulting Services and Compensation Plan to certain employees and consultants for services rendered to the Company. The stock awards were made on April 1, 2004 and have vesting periods that vary from six months to one year, depending upon the individual grantee. During 2005, 550 shares vested for a total expense of $11,512.
On May 23, 2005, Lifeway’s Board of Directors approved awards of an aggregate amount of 5,600 common shares to be awarded under its Employee and Consulting Services and Compensation Plan to certain employees and consultants for services rendered to the Company. The stock awards were made on June 1, 2005 and have vesting periods of one year. The expense for the awards is measured as of June 1, 2005 at $12.50 per share for 5,600 shares, or a total stock award expense of $70,000. This expense will be recognized as the stock awards vest in 12 equal portions of $5,833, or 466 shares per month for one year. During 2005, 3,267 shares vested and the Company recognized a related expense of $40,833. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, 1,400 shares vested for an expense of $17,500.
Note 12 — FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is as follows at:
                                                 
    March 31,     March 31,     December 31,  
    2006     2005     2005  
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Amount     Value     Amount     Value     Amount     Value  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,817,745     $ 3,817,745     $ 5,434,032     $ 5,434,032     $ 4,354,081     $ 4,354,081  
Marketable securities
  $ 8,337,907     $ 8,337,907     $ 6,895,472     $ 6,895,472     $ 7,478,697     $ 7,478,697  
Notes payable
  $ 3,416,200     $ 3,397,690     $ 469,874     $ 466,069     $ 3,435,803     $ 3,416,969  
Note 13 — LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
During 2005, the Company agreed to pay $95,000 in the settlement of a lawsuit regarding the alleged non payment of overtime wages.
Note 14 — RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In November 2005, FASB issued FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (“FSP FAS 115-1”), which provides guidance on determining when investments in certain debt and equity securities are considered impaired, whether that impairment is other-than-temporary, and on measuring such impairment loss. FSP FAS 115-1 also includes accounting considerations subsequent to the recognition of an other-than temporary impairment and requires certain disclosures about unrealized losses that have not been recognized as other-than-temporary impairments. FSP FAS 115-1 is required to be applied to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company has adopted FSP FAS 115-1 in 2006.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Comparison of Quarter Ended March 31, 2006 to Quarter Ended March 31, 2005
The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements of the Company and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Form 10-KSB, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Results of Operations
Sales increased by $1,346,163 (approximately 29%) to $6,003,023 during the three month period ended March 31, 2006 from $4,656,860 during the same three month period in 2005. This increase is primarily attributable to increased sales and awareness of Lifeway existing drinkable dairy product including La Fruta, and its flagship line, Kefir.
Lifeway’s wholly-owned subsidiary, LFI Enterprises, Inc. (“LFIE”) accounted for $259,863.02 of total sales revenues during the first quarter 2006. Of the total $259,863 revenues from LFIE, $133,556 was earned due to sales of Lifeway’s Kefir and Farmer Cheese products sent from our Morton Grove, Illinois facility to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for distribution in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The remaining $126,306.37 of LFIE revenues for the first quarter 2006 was earned from sales of the Cream Cheese Gourmet line of products acquired from Ilya’s Farms, Inc. in the third quarter of 2004. In comparison, during the first quarter 2005, LFIE total revenues were $213,644, of which $97,275 was earned due to sales of Lifeway’s Kefir and Farmer Cheese products sent from our Morton Grove, Illinois facility to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The remaining $116,369 of LFIE revenues for the first quarter 2006 were earned from sales of the Cream Cheese Gourmet line.
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was approximately 55% during the first quarter 2006, compared to about 58% during the same period in 2005. This decrease is directly related to the decreased cost of milk during this period. The average cost of milk, Lifeway’s largest cost of goods sold component decreased approximately 15% in the first quarter 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.
Operating expenses as a percentage of sales was approximately 22% during the first quarter 2006, compared to about 22% during the same period in 2005. During the year we were able to increase production efficiency. Additionally, even though oil related costs such as transportation, utilities, and certain raw materials all increased in the first quarter 2006 when compared to the same period in 2005, we were able to offset these higher costs by increased overall efficiency.
Provision for income taxes was $511,352 during the first quarter 2006 compared with $457,823 during the same period in 2005. Income taxes are discussed in Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Net cash used in financing activities was $19,603 during the quarter ended March 31, 2006, which is a decrease of $208,377 compared to the same period in 2005. This decrease is primarily attributable to the purchase of treasury stock in 2005 which did not occur in the same period in 2006. In the first quarter of 2005, the Company purchased 29,600 shares of its treasury stock at a cost of $225,529.
As of March 31, 2006 Lifeway had $262,989 in net unrealized gains on marketable securities. Lifeway anticipates realizing approximately $200,000 of these gains in the second quarter 2006 as a result of rebalancing our portfolio.
During the three month period ended March 31, 2006, Lifeway experienced negative investing cash flows in the amount of $613,172 due to a rebalancing of our portfolio. Our efforts in this regard during the first calendar quarter of 2005 also are reflected by a gain of

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$198,140 on the sale of marketable securities evident on the Company’s consolidated income statement, which appears in this quarterly report. During the first quarter 2006, Lifeway realized a loss of $36,878 due to selling certain under-performing securities.
A significant portion of our assets are held in marketable securities. The majority of our marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale on our balance sheet, while the mortgage-backed securities are classified as trading. All of these securities are stated thereon at market value as of the end of the applicable period. Gains and losses on the portfolio are determined by the specific identification method.
We anticipate being able to fund the Company’s foreseeable liquidity requirements internally. We continue to explore potential acquisition opportunities in our industry in order to boost sales while leveraging our distribution system to consolidate and lower costs.
Other Developments
On May 23, 2005, Lifeway’s Board of Directors approved awards of an aggregate amount of 5,600 shares to be awarded under its Employee and Consulting Services and Compensation Plan to certain employees and consultants for services rendered to the Company. The stock awards were made on June 1, 2005 and have vesting periods of one year. The expense for the awards is measured as of June 1, 2005 at $12.50 per share for 5,600 shares, or a total stock award expense of $70,000. This expense will be recognized as the stock awards vest in 12 equal portions of $5,833, or 466 shares per month for one year.
Critical Accounting Policies
Lifeway’s analysis and discussion of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. US GAAP provides the framework from which to make these estimates, assumptions and disclosures. Lifeway chooses accounting policies within US GAAP that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report Lifeway’s operating results and financial position in a consistent manner. Management regularly assesses these policies in light of current and forecasted economic conditions and has discussed the development and selection of critical accounting policies with its audit committee of the Board of Directors. For further information concerning accounting policies, refer to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Forward Looking Statements
In this report, in reports subsequently filed by Lifeway with the SEC on Form 10-QSB and filed or furnished on Form 8-K, and in related comments by management, our use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “objective,” “plan,” “goal,” “project,” “explore,” “priorities/targets,” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, actual results may differ materially due to numerous important factors that are described in this report and other factors that may be described in subsequent reports which Lifeway may file with the SEC on Form 10-QSB and filed or furnished on Form 8-K, including but not limited to:
  Changes in economic conditions, commodity prices;
 
  Shortages of and price increase for fuel, labor strikes or work stoppages, market acceptance of the Company’s new products;
 
  Significant changes in the competitive environment;
 
  Changes in laws, regulations, and tax rates; and
 
  Management’s ability to achieve reductions in cost and employment levels, to realize production efficiencies and to implement capital expenditures, all at of the levels and times planned by management.

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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On May 15, 2006, the Company announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006 and certain other information. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing these financial results and certain other information is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished, and should not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities imposed by that Section. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document or filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as may be expressly set forth in a specific filing. The press release filed as an exhibit to this report includes “safe harbor” language pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, indicating that certain statements about the Company’s business and other matters contained in the press release are “forward-looking.” The press release also cautions investors that “forward-looking” statements may be different from actual operating results. Finally, the press release states that a more thorough discussion of risks and uncertainties which may affect the Company’s operating results is included in the Company’s reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
3.4
  Amended and Restated By-laws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.5 of Lifeway’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on December 10, 2002). (File No. 000-17363)
 
   
3.5
  Articles of Incorporation, as amended and currently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 of Lifeway’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and filed on August 8, 2000). (File No. 000-17363)
 
   
11
  Statement re: Computation of per share earnings (incorporated by reference to Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
   
31.1
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Julie Smolyansky.
 
   
31.2
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Edward P. Smolyansky.
 
   
32.1
  Section 1350 Certification of Julie Smolyansky.
 
   
32.2
  Section 1350 Certification of Edward P. Smolyansky.
 
   
99.1*
  Press Release dated May 15, 2006- “Lifeway Foods Reports 1st Quarter 2006 Results.”
 
*Previously filed.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
     Incorporated herein by reference to the Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on May 15, 2006 (File No. 000-17363).

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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 14, 2007
         
 
  LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.    
 
       
 
  By: /s/ Julie Smolyansky    
 
       
 
  Julie Smolyansky    
 
  Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director    
 
       
 
  /s/ Edward P. Smolyansky    
 
       
 
  Chief Financial and Accounting Officer    
 
  and Treasurer    

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
 
31.1
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Julie Smolyansky.
 
   
31.2
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Edward P. Smolyansky.
 
   
32.1
  Section 1350 Certification of Julie Smolyansky.
 
   
32.2
  Section 1350 Certification of Edward P. Smolyansky.
 
   

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