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LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
CIK 58361Updated Oct 6, 2026
SecurityLEE · NASDAQ · equity
Name history
LEE ENTERPRISES INC · through Jun 9, 2005
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NASDAQ:LEE on TradingView ↗About the company
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (“Lee”, “the Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a leading digital-first subscription and marketing services company committed to delivering high-quality, trusted, and deeply local news and information. We serve 72 mid-sized communities across 25 states, engaging audiences through a rapidly expanding digital platform that now reaches more than 670,000 digital-only subscribers.
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Johnson Fistel Investigates Potential Board Fiduciary Duty Breaches at Lee Enterprises, Inc. ↗
Recent filings
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · Regulation FD Disclosure
Items 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
RW filing
Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Items 4.01
4 filing
4 filing
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Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 601,729,000Source | 649,171,000Source | 711,617,000Source | 744,042,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 35,561,000Source | 44,372,000Source | 61,234,000Source | 73,713,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 323,858,000Source | 328,040,000Source | 329,504,000Source | 329,504,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 51,926,000Source | 70,075,000Source | 94,988,000Source | 121,373,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 9,989,000Source | 9,598,000Source | 14,548,000Source | 16,185,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 54,613,000Source | 60,648,000Source | 69,104,000Source | 69,522,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 4,696,000Source | 5,643,000Source | 7,504,000Source | 8,265,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 89,443,000Source | 97,773,000Source | 106,529,000Source | 109,123,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 20,145,000Source | — | — | — |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 25,155,000Source | 34,882,000Source | 40,822,000Source | 47,490,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 9,363,000Source | 12,083,000Source | 12,741,000Source | 9,896,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 642,688,000Source | 656,505,000Source | 687,911,000Source | 726,805,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 263,812,000Source | 262,470,000Source | 260,832,000Source | 259,521,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -329,934,000Source | -292,341,000Source | -266,496,000Source | -261,229,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | 22,753,000Source | 19,920,000Source | 26,843,000Source | 16,653,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | -43,306,000Source | -9,889,000Source | 21,240,000Source | 15,005,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 601,729,000Source | 649,171,000Source | 711,617,000Source | 744,042,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 113,356,000Source | 115,354,000Source | 114,336,000Source | 131,136,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 7,301,000Source | 8,139,000Source | 7,755,000Source | 7,859,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 41,715,000Source | 36,290,000Source | 36,290,000Source | 28,608,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 18,810,000Source | 29,769,000Source | 36,580,000Source | 46,003,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 22,477,000Source | 28,403,000Source | 41,351,000Source | 42,719,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 23,804,000Source | 25,499,000Source | 24,890,000Source | 25,914,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 2,347,000Source | 2,555,000Source | 2,466,000Source | 2,232,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 37,862,000Source | 39,170,000Source | 29,448,000Source | 44,740,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after TaxUSD | 22,753,000Source | 19,920,000Source | — | — |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 22,477,000Source | 28,403,000Source | 41,351,000Source | 42,719,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 455,469,000Source | 445,943,000Source | 455,741,000Source | 462,554,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -35,746,000Source | -23,573,000Source | -2,733,000Source | 97,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 18,843,000Source | 27,616,000Source | 30,621,000Source | 36,544,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 1,757,000Source | 1,751,000Source | 1,806,000Source | 1,337,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -6,914,000Source | -10,528,000Source | -4,541,000Source | -4,377,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | -5,541,000Source | 1,117,000Source | -2,524,000Source | 3,429,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | 7,710,000Source | 3,731,000Source | 7,979,000Source | 6,337,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 0Source | 517,000Source | -1,791,000Source | 386,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 1,543,000Source | 9,208,000Source | 5,107,000Source | 7,536,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -1,778,000Source | -9,798,000Source | -7,092,000Source | -19,693,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 391,000Source | -4,950,000Source | -1,637,000Source | -9,927,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | — | 9,598,000Source | 14,548,000Source | 16,185,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 2,914,000Source | 7,374,000Source | 3,722,000Source | 5,311,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 1,800,000Source | 1,800,000Source | 1,800,000Source | 1,337,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 11,200,000Source | 17,200,000Source | 19,000,000Source | 22,180,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 7,700,000Source | 10,400,000Source | 11,600,000Source | 14,365,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | 4,015,000Source | -11,193,000Source | -1,882,000Source | -9,716,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 323,858,000Source | 328,040,000Source | 329,504,000Source | 329,504,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | — |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 6,971,000Source | 7,758,000Source | 7,671,000Source | 14,203,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 4,278,000Source | 4,572,000Source | 6,527,000Source | 5,657,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -6,903,000Source | -7,610,000Source | -349,000Source | 698,000Source |
| InterestExpenseNonoperatingUSD | 40,505,000Source | 41,232,000Source | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -37,593,000Source | -25,845,000Source | -5,267,000Source | -2,017,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 1,847,000Source | 2,272,000Source | 2,534,000Source | 2,114,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -37,999,000Source | -35,729,000Source | -40,251,000Source | -24,056,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 571,269,000Source | 611,406,000Source | 660,496,000Source | 761,775,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | — | 7,815,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 562,341,000Source | 611,380,000Source | 691,138,000Source | 780,969,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -4,650,000Source | 4,546,000Source | 37,169,000Source | 24,851,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -42,649,000Source | -31,183,000Source | -3,082,000Source | 795,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -6,903,000Source | -7,610,000Source | -349,000Source | 698,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 1,847,000Source | 2,272,000Source | 2,534,000Source | 2,114,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -37,593,000Source | -25,845,000Source | -5,267,000Source | -2,017,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -6.2Source | -4.35Source | -0.9Source | -0.35Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -6.2Source | -4.35Source | -0.9Source | -0.35Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 6,066,000Source | 5,944,000Source | 5,867,000Source | 5,778,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 6,066,000Source | 5,944,000Source | 5,867,000Source | 5,778,000Source |
| Interest Expense (non-operating)USD | 40,505,000Source | 41,232,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 11,200,000Source | 17,200,000Source | 19,000,000Source | 22,180,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 11,000Source | 2,918,000Source | — | — |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 18,843,000Source | — | — | — |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 4,278,000Source | 4,572,000Source | 6,527,000Source | 5,657,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | — | — | 41,471,000Source | 41,770,000Source |
| Labor and Related ExpenseUSD | 216,017,000Source | 234,581,000Source | 266,907,000Source | 317,789,000Source |
| Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost ComponentUSD | 0Source | -3,593,000Source | 0Source | -1,027,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -37,999,000Source | -35,729,000Source | -40,251,000Source | -24,056,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 571,269,000Source | 611,406,000Source | 660,496,000Source | 761,775,000Source |
| Other Cost and Expense, OperatingUSD | 294,642,000Source | 301,950,000Source | 323,067,000Source | 344,905,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 562,341,000Source | 611,380,000Source | 691,138,000Source | 780,969,000Source |
Offerings
Registration 333-294109
Registration 333-291433
Filing attachments
ea027525701ex4-1_lee.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-05
EX-4.1 4 ea027525701ex4-1_lee.htm AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 4, 2026, BY AND BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND EQUINITI TRUST COMPANY, LLC Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 2, dated as of February 4, 2026 (this “Amendment”), amends that certain Rights Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2024 (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1, dated as of March 26, 2025, the “Agreement”), by and between Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a Delaware co…
Read attachment ↗ea027525701ex99-1_lee.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-05
EX-99.1 6 ea027525701ex99-1_lee.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lee Enterprises Closes Strategic Investment, Welcomes David Hoffmann to Board Davenport, Iowa - February 5, 2026 - Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company” and Nasdaq: LEE) today announced that it has closed its previously announced $50 million strategic equity private placement. The investment was led by David Hoffmann (“Hoffmann”), with participation from other existing inve…
Read attachment ↗ea027118201ex99-1_lee.htm · 8-K · 2025-12-30
EX-99.1 7 ea027118201ex99-1_lee.htm PRIVATE PLACEMENT PRESS RELEASE, DATED DECEMBER 30, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 Lee Enterprises Announces Strategic Investment and Board-Led Transition Davenport, Iowa - December 30, 2025 - Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company” and Nasdaq: LEE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement for a $50 million strategic equity investment in the Company’s common stock. The investment is led by David Hoffmann (“Hoffmann”), with p…
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