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EXHIBIT 99.4
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
DECEMBER 31, 2005
and
June 30, 2006

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
     
    Page
REPORT OF PLANTE & MORAN PLLC, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
   
 
   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
  F-4
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
  F-5
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  F-6
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
  F-7
 
   
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  F-8
 
   
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  F-14
 
   
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
  F-16
 
   
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
  F-17
 
   
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  F-18
 
   
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
  F-19
 
   
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  F-20

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Helios Nutrition, Ltd.
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Helios Nutrition, Ltd. as of December 31, 2005 and the related consolidated statements of income and stockholders’ equity for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States.) Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Helios Nutrition, Ltd. at December 31, 2005 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
ELGIN, IL
October 13, 2006

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2005
         
ASSETS
       
 
       
Current Assets
       
Cash
  $ 997  
Accounts Receivable (Note 12)
    266,085  
Inventory (Note 3)
    264,357  
 
     
Total Current Assets
    531,439  
 
       
Property and Equipment, net (Note 4)
    511,781  
 
     
 
       
Total Assets
  $ 1,043,220  
 
     
 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
 
       
Current Liabilities
       
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (Note 5)
  $ 150,508  
Accounts Payable (Note 12)
    496,498  
Accrued Payroll
    12,831  
Other Current Liabilities
    2,645  
Due to Related Parties (Note 8)
    57,112  
 
     
Total Current Liabilities
    719,594  
 
       
Deferred Tax Liability (Note 11)
    17,977  
 
       
Long-Term Debt (Note 5)
    236,852  
 
       
Total Liabilities
    974,423  
 
       
Stockholders’ Equity (Note 6)
       
Preferred Stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 193,674 issued and outstanding
    193,674  
Common Stock, no par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized, 1,429,888 issued and 809,888 outstanding
    95,238  
Restricted Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 51,400 issued and outstanding
    514  
Additional Paid In Capital
    99,726  
Treasury Stock
    (50,840 )
Accumulated Deficit
    (269,515 )
 
     
 
       
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    68,797  
 
     
 
       
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 1,043,220  
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statement of Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2005
         
Net Sales
  $ 4,504,638  
 
       
Cost of Sales
    2,470,447  
 
     
 
       
Gross Profit
    2,034,191  
 
       
Operating Expenses
    1,918,650  
 
     
 
       
Net Income From Operations
    115,541  
 
       
Other Income (Expense)
       
Cancellation of Deferred Compensation (Note 9)
    941,327  
Interest Expense
    (23,665 )
 
     
 
       
Net Income Before Provision for Income Tax
    1,033,203  
 
       
Provision for Income Tax
    414,771  
 
     
 
       
Net Income
  $ 618,432  
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the Years Ended December 31, 2005
                                                                                                         
    Preferred Stock     Common Stock     Restricted Common Stock             Additional              
    # of Shares     # of Shares             # of Shares     # of Shares             # of Shares     # of Shares             Treasury     Paid In     Retained        
    Issued     Outstanding     Amount     Issued     Outstanding     Amount     Issued     Outstanding     Amount     Stock     Capital     Earnings     Total  
Balances at January 1, 2005
              $       1,362,500       1,362,500     $ 89,712                 $     $     $     $ (887,947 )   $ (798,235 )
Issuance of preferred stock
    193,674       193,674       193,674                                                           $ 193,674  
Issuance of common stock
                      67,388       67,388       5,526                                         $ 5,526  
Purchase of treasury stock
                            (620,000 )                             (50,840 )               $ (50,840 )
Issuance of restricted common stock
                                        51,400       51,400       514             99,726           $ 100,240  
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005
                                                                      618,432     $ 618,432  
 
                                                                             
 
Balances at December 31, 2005
    193,674       193,674     $ 193,674       1,429,888       809,888     $ 95,238       51,400       51,400     $ 514     $ (50,840 )   $ 99,726     $ (269,515 )   $ 68,797  
 
                                                                             
See accompanying notes to financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2005
         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
       
Net Income
  $ 618,432  
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income with Net Cash Flows from operating activities:
       
Depreciation
    55,210  
Deferred Income Tax
    414,771  
Cancellation of Deferred Compensation
    (941,327 )
Net Operating Changes in:
       
Accounts Receivable
    (20,279 )
Other Receivables
    9,500  
Inventory
    (109,121 )
Accounts Payable
    238,887  
Other Liabilities
    9,207  
Accounts due Members
    (43,400 )
 
       
Net cash provided by operating Activities
    231,880  
 
       
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
       
Purchase of Fixed Assets
    (353,529 )
 
     
 
       
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (353,529 )
 
       
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
       
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
    120,000  
Repayment of Long-term Debt
    (24,549 )
Proceeds from Issuance of Stock
    49,200  
Stock Repurchased
    (50,840 )
 
     
 
       
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    93,811  
 
     
 
       
Net Increase In Cash
    (27,838 )
 
       
Cash Balance — Beginning of Year
    28,835  
 
     
 
       
Cash Balance — End of Year
  $ 997  
 
     
 
       
Supplemental Disclosures
       
Cash Payments During the Year For:
       
Interest
  $ 23,665  
 
     
Income Tax
  $  
 
     
 
       
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
       
Conversion of long-term debt into common stock
  $ 150,000  
 
     
Conversion of deferred compensation into common stock
  $ 100,240  
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
Note 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS
Helios Nutrition, Limited and Subsidiary (“The Company”) is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of organic kefir throughout the United States. The Company also manufactures a line of fluid milk products that is distributed throughout Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
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 Helios Nutrition, Ltd (“Helios”) and its principally owned subsidiary, Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC (“Pride of Main Street”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash & cash equivalents
The companies consider cash in the bank and certificates of deposit with maturities of less than 90 days at financial institutions to be cash or cash equivalents. The accounts are maintained at high quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, exceed federally insured limits.
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. Management believes that all accounts are fully collectible; therefore they do not maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of net realizable value or cost as computed under 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 and accelerated methods. 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
    7-40  
Furniture and equipment
    5-7  

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
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 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 methods and timing of deferred compensation payments for financial statement and tax purposes.
Revenue Recognition
Sales represent sales of dairy products that are recorded at the time of shipment by common carrier or customer pickup.
Advertising
Costs of advertising and promotion are charged to operations in the year incurred. These amounted to $11,742 in 2005.
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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Note 3 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
         
Finished goods
  $ 72,843  
Raw materials, Work in process and Production supplies
    191,514  
 
     
Total inventories
  $ 264,357  
 
     

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
Note 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
         
Land
  $ 10,000  
Buildings & Improvements
    100,981  
Furniture & Equipment
    642,152  
 
     
 
    753,133  
Less accumulated depreciation
    241,352  
 
     
 
Total
  $ 511,781  
 
     
During the year ended December 31, 2005 total depreciation expense amounted to $55,210.
Note 5 — LONG TERM DEBT
Long-term debt as of December 31, 2005 is as follows:
         
    2005  
First National Bank of Sauk Centre, MN
  $ 234,694  
Sauk Centre Economic Development Authority
    10,660  
County of Stearns, Minnesota
    7,106  
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
    15,000  
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
    75,000  
Minnesota Technology, Inc.
    44,900  
 
     
Subtotal
    387,360  
Less Current Portion
    150,508  
 
     
 
       
Long-Term Debt
  $ 236,852  
 
     
The loans payable to First National Bank of Sauk Centre is guaranteed of the members of Pride of Main Street and is secured by a mortgage on real property and a general lien on the assets of the Company. One loan with a principal balance of $116,890 is being repaid at the rate of $1,530 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 9.85% and the maturity date is January 25, 2006. The second loan with a principal balance of $119,511 is being repaid at a rate of $1,850 per month, which includes principal and interest, has an interest rate of 7.90% and a maturity date of October 25, 2010.
The loan payable to Sauk Centre Economic Development Authority is secured by the dairy processing machinery and equipment. The loan is being repaid at the rate of $438 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 6.0% and the maturity date is February 1, 2008.
The loan payable to County of Stearns, Minnesota is secured by certain equipment. The loan is being repaid at the rate of $292 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 6.0% and the maturity date is January 1, 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company was required to meet certain covenants. The Company was in violation of one covenant as of December 31, 2005 and due to this violation, the entire balance of this loan is classified as short-term as of December 31, 2005.
The loans payable to Agricultural Utilization Research Institute are secured by equipment, accounts receivable and inventory. The loans are being repaid at the rate of $600 per month, which is interest only at this time. The interest rate is 6.0%.

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
Note 5 – LONG-TERM DEBT — Continued
The unsecured loan payable to Minnesota Technology, Inc. is a non-interest bearing loan that is being repaid at the rate of $700 per month and has an unspecified maturity date.
Maturities of notes payables are as follows:
         
As of December 31,
       
2006
  $ 150,508  
2007
    27,898  
2008
    24,911  
2009
    25,322  
2010
    65,822  
Thereafter
    92,899  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 387,360  
 
     
Note 6 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company has several classes of stock as described below:
Common Stock:
Common stock has no par value and is limited to a maximum of 65,000,000 shares and is subordinate to the preferred stock in the event of liquidation. Each share of common stock represents the right to one vote.
Preferred Stock:
Preferred stock has no par value and is limited to a maximum of 500,000 shares and has a liquidation preference over the common stock. The preferred stock has no voting rights, does not accrue preferred dividends, and is not convertible into common stock.
Restricted Common Stock:
Restricted common stock has a par value of $0.01, and is limited to a maximum of 100,000 shares and is subordinate in liquidation to the common and preferred stock. The stock has no voting rights, accrues dividends if declared and are subject to reacquisition by the Company in the event of a termination (as defined) until December 22, 2010 when all outstanding restricted shares will vest into common stock of the Company.
Note 7 – OWNERSHIP OF SUBSIDIARY
Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC is organized as a limited liability company. Its members and unit ownership are:
                 
George Economy
  $0.10 per unit     1,000  
Helios Nutrition, Ltd.
  $0.10 per unit     3,434,400  

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
Note 8 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC. owes its member, George Economy, $57,112 for outstanding short term company debts.
The companies have also paid Linda Long, spouse of George Economy, $75,000 and McGee Creek Partners, consulting firm of a board member, $17,350 for professional services performed in 2005.
Note 9 – DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Since inception, the Company has incurred salaries and interest expense related to management and board services and related party loan interest cost. On December 22, 2005, the accrued wages and accrued interest were cancelled. In lieu of the cancellation of the deferred compensation and the cancellation of the outstanding stock options (See Note 10), non-related parties were issued restricted stock that will convert into common stock in December 2010 and related parties received no substitute compensation. Accrued wages and interest payable to shareholders and employees as of January 1, 2005 are as follows:
         
    2004  
Accrued Wages
       
George Economy
  $ 762,734  
Stephen Chao
    42,444  
Linda Long
    136,149  
Employees of Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC
    100,240  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 1,041,567  
 
     
The cancellation of the deferred compensation to related parties is recognized in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2005. The cancellation of the deferred compensation to the employees of Pride of Main Street, LLC was treated as additional paid in capital in relation to the restricted stock.
Note 10 – 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company also has a stock option plan for key employees and directors. The Company may grant options for up to 13,000,000 shares of common stock under the 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended. As of December 31, 2005, 13,000,000 additional options may be granted under the plan. The exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors or designated committee. The maximum term of the options is 10 years.
A summary of options outstanding under the plan during the year are as follows:
                 
    Outstanding Options     Range of Strike Prices  
Outstanding as of January 1, 2005
    13,269,711     $ 0.095 - 0.40  
Grants
           
Exercised
           
Rescissions
    13,269,711     $ 0.095 - 0.40  
Expirations
           
 
             
Outstanding as of December 31, 2005
           
 
             

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2005
Note 11 – INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax provision included in the consolidated statement of income are detailed as follows:
         
Current income tax expense
     
Deferred income tax expense
  $ 414,771  
 
     
Total income tax expense
  $ 414,771  
 
     
The deferred tax liability of $17,977 at December 31, 2005 results principally from accelerated methods of depreciation for tax purposes in comparison to the depreciation method for financial statement purposes.
Note 12 – CONCENTRATIONS
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company had one customer who accounted for 62% of total revenues and 55% of its accounts receivable. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company had four vendors who accounted for 71% of total inventory purchases and 16% of its accounts payable.
Note 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 27, 2006 the Company’s shareholders executed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway”) pursuant to which Lifeway will purchase all of the issued and outstanding stock of the Company from the shareholders for a combination of an aggregate amount of 202,650 in shares of the Lifeway’s common stock, no par value, with a fair value of $1,300,000 on the effective date, $2,500,000 in cash, and a promissory note issued by Lifeway to the Company’s shareholders in the amount of $4,200,000. The Stock Payment, the Cash Payment and Promissory Note are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement.

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2006

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2006
         
ASSETS
       
 
       
Current Assets
       
Accounts Receivable (Note 12)
    300,650  
Inventory (Note 3)
    190,798  
 
     
Total Current Assets
    491,448  
 
       
Property and Equipment, net (Note 4)
    580,883  
 
     
 
       
Total Assets
  $ 1,072,331  
 
     
 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
       
 
       
Current Liabilities
       
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt (Note 5)
  $ 38,462  
Accounts Payable (Note 12)
    422,379  
Accrued Payroll
    14,715  
Other Current Liabilities
    29,575  
Due to Related Parties (Note 9)
    149,718  
 
     
Total Current Liabilities
    654,849  
 
       
Deferred Tax Liability (Note 11)
    17,977  
 
       
Long-Term Debt (Note 5)
    335,054  
 
       
Total Liabilities
    1,007,880  
 
       
Stockholders’ Equity (Note 7)
       
Preferred Stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 193,674 issued and outstanding
    193,674  
Common Stock, no par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized, 1,429,888 issued and 809,888 outstanding
    95,238  
Restricted Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 51,400 issued and outstanding
    514  
Additional Paid In Capital
    99,726  
Treasury Stock
    (50,840 )
Accumulated Deficit
    (273,861 )
 
     
 
       
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    64,451  
 
     
 
       
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 1,072,331  
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
         
Net Sales
  $ 2,601,270  
 
       
Cost of Sales
    1,591,950  
 
     
 
       
Gross Profit
    1,009,320  
 
       
Operating Expenses
    993,321  
 
     
 
       
Net Income From Operations
    15,999  
 
       
Other Income (Expense)
       
Interest Expense
    (20,345 )
 
     
 
       
Net Loss Before Provision for Income Tax
    (4,346 )
 
       
Provision for Income Tax
     
 
     
 
       
Net Loss
  $ (4,346 )
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
                                                                                                         
            Preferred Stock                   Common Stock                   Restricted Common Stock                   Additional        
    # of Shares   # of Shares           # of Shares   # of Shares           # of Shares   # of Shares           Treasury   Paid In   Retained    
    Issued   Outstanding   Amount   Issued   Outstanding   Amount   Issued   Outstanding   Amount   Stock   Capital   Earnings   Total
Balances at January 1, 2005
    193,674       193,674     $ 193,674       1,429,888       809,888     $ 95,238       51,400       51,400     $ 514     $ (50,840 )   $ 99,726     $ (269,515 )   $ 68,797  
 
                                                                                                       
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2006
                                                                      (4,346 )   $ (4,346 )
 
                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                       
Balances at June 30, 2006
    193,674       193,674     $ 193,674       1,429,888       809,888     $ 95,238       51,400       51,400     $ 514     $ (50,840 )   $ 99,726     $ (273,861 )   $ 64,451  
 
                                                                                         
See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
         
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
       
Net Loss
  $ (4,346 )
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income with Net Cash Flows from operating activities:
       
Depreciation
    46,100  
Net Operating Changes in:
       
Accounts Receivable
    (34,565 )
Other Receivables
     
Inventory
    73,559  
Accounts Payable
    (74,119 )
Accrued Liabilities
    (761 )
Other Liabilities
    29,575  
Accounts due Members
    92,606
 
     
 
       
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    128,049  
 
       
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
       
Purchase of Fixed Assets
    (115,202 )
 
     
 
       
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (115,202 )
 
       
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
       
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
    116,935  
Repayment of Long-term Debt
    (130,779 )
 
     
 
       
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
    (13,844 )
 
     
 
       
Net Decrease In Cash
    (997 )
 
       
Cash Balance — December 31, 2005
    997  
 
     
 
       
Cash Balance — June 30, 2006
  $  
 
     
 
       
Supplemental Disclosures
       
Cash Payments During the Year For:
       
Interest
  $ 20,345  
 
     
Income Tax
  $  
 
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006
Note 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS
Helios Nutrition, Limited and Subsidiary (“The Company”) is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of organic kefir throughout the United States. The Company also manufactures a line of fluid milk products that is distributed throughout central Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
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 Helios Nutrition, Ltd (“Helios”) and its principally owned subsidiary, Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC (“Pride of Main Street”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash & cash equivalents
The companies consider cash in the bank and certificates of deposit with maturities of less than 90 days at financial institutions to be cash or cash equivalents. The accounts are maintained at high quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, exceed federally insured limits.
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. Management believes that all accounts are fully collectible; therefore they do not maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of net realizable value or cost as computed under 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 and accelerated methods. 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
    7-40  
Furniture and equipment
    5-7  

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006
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 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 methods and timing of deferred compensation payments for financial statement and tax purposes.
Revenue Recognition
Sales represent sales of dairy products that are recorded at the time of shipment by common carrier or customer pickup.
Advertising
Costs of advertising and promotion are charged to operations in the year incurred. These amounted to $9,800 for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Note 3 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
         
Finished goods
  $ 70,205  
Raw materials, Work in process and Production supplies
    120,593  
 
     
Total inventories
  $ 190,798  
 
     

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006
Note 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
         
Land
  $ 10,000  
Buildings & Improvements
    100,981  
Furniture & Equipment
    757,354  
 
     
 
    868,335  
Less accumulated depreciation
    287,452  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 580,883  
 
     
During the six months ended June 30, 2006 total depreciation expense amounted to $46,100.
Note 5 — LONG TERM DEBT
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2006 is as follows:
         
    2005  
First National Bank of Sauk Centre, MN
  $ 228,895  
Sauk Centre Economic Development Authority
    8,321  
County of Stearns, Minnesota
    5,600  
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
    15,000  
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
    75,000  
Minnesota Technology, Inc.
    40,700  
 
     
Subtotal
    373,516  
Less Current Portion
    38,462  
 
     
 
       
Long-Term Debt
  $ 335,054  
 
     
The loans payable to First National Bank of Sauk Centre is guaranteed of the members of Pride of Main Street and is secured by a mortgage on real property and a general lien on the assets of the Company. One loan with a principal balance of $114,864 is being repaid at the rate of $1,400 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 7.90% and the maturity date is January 25, 2009. The second loan with a principal balance of $114,031 is being repaid at a rate of $1,850 per month, which includes principal and interest, has an interest rate of 7.90% and a maturity date of October 25, 2010.
The loan payable to Sauk Centre Economic Development Authority is secured by the dairy processing machinery and equipment. The loan is being repaid at the rate of $438 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 6.0% and the maturity date is February 1, 2008.
The loan payable to County of Stearns, Minnesota is secured by certain equipment. The loan is being repaid at the rate of $292 per month, which includes principal and interest. The interest rate is 6.0% and the maturity date is January 1, 2008. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company was required to meet certain covenants. The Company was in violation of one covenant as of December 31, 2005 and due to this violation, the entire balance of this loan is classified as short-term as of June 30, 2006.
The loans payable to Agricultural Utilization Research Institute are secured by equipment, accounts receivable and inventory. The loans are being repaid at the rate of $600 per month, which is interest only at this time. The interest rate is 6.0%.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006
Note 5 – LONG-TERM DEBT — Continued
The unsecured loan payable to Minnesota Technology, Inc. is a non-interest bearing loan that is being repaid at the rate of $700 per month and has an unspecified maturity date.
Maturities of notes payables are as follows:
         
As of December 31, 2006
  $ 38,462  
2007
    38,291  
2008
    120,750  
2009
    25,887  
2010
    60,126  
Thereafter
    90,000  
 
     
 
       
Total
  $ 373,516  
 
     
Note 6 – LETTER OF CREDIT
At June 30, 2006, the Company had an outstanding letter of credit for $20,000 with First National Bank. The letter of credit, which expires June 28, 2007, accrues interest at 8.37%.
Note 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company has several classes of stock as described below
Common Stock:
Common stock has no par value and is limited to a maximum of 65,000,000 shares and is subordinate to the preferred stock in the event of liquidation. Each share of common stock represents the right to one vote.
Preferred Stock:
Preferred stock has no par value and is limited to a maximum of 500,000 shares and has a liquidation preference over the common stock. The preferred stock has no voting rights, does not accrue preferred dividends, and is not convertible into common stock.
Restricted Common Stock:
Restricted common stock has a par value of $0.01 and is limited to a maximum of 100,000 shares and is subordinate in liquidation to the common and preferred stock. The stock has no voting rights, accrues dividends if declared and are subject to reacquisition by the Company in the event of a termination (as defined) until December 22, 2010 when all outstanding restricted shares will vest into common stock of the Company.

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HELIOS NUTRITION, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2006
Note 8 – OWNERSHIP OF SUBSIDIARY
Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC is organized as a limited liability company. Its members and unit ownership are:
             
George Economy
  $0.10 per unit     1,000  
Helios Nutrition, Ltd.
  $0.10 per unit     3,434,400  
Note 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pride of Main Street Dairy, LLC. owes its member, George Economy, $48,584 for outstanding short term company debts.
The Company paid Linda Long, spouse of George Economy, $37,350 and McGee Creek Partners, consulting firm of a board member, $4,500 for professional services performed during the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Note 10 – 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company also has a stock option plan for key employees and directors. The Company may grant options for up to 13,000,000 shares of common stock under the 1997 Stock Option Plan, as amended. As of June 30, 2006, 13,000,000 additional options may be granted under the plan. The exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors or a designated committee. The maximum term of the options is 10 years. No options were outstanding at June 30, 2006
Note 11 – INCOME TAXES
The deferred tax liability of $17,977 at June 30, 2006 results principally from accelerated methods of depreciation for tax purposes in comparison to the depreciation method for financial statement purposes.
Note 12 – CONCENTRATIONS
As of and for the year ended June 30, 2006, the Company had one customer who accounted for 65% of total revenues and 50% of its accounts receivable. As of and for the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company had two vendors who accounted for 66% of total inventory purchases and 38% of its accounts payable.
Note 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 27, 2006 the Company’s shareholders executed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway”) pursuant to which Lifeway will purchase all of the issued and outstanding stock of Helios from the shareholders for a combination of an aggregate amount of 202,650 in shares of the Lifeway’s common stock, no par value, with a fair value of $1,300,000 on the effective date, $2,500,000 in cash, and a promissory note issued by Lifeway to the Company’s shareholders in the amount of $4,200,000. The Stock Payment, the Cash Payment and Promissory Note are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances in accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement.

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