Lee Enterprises, INC (LEE) — SEC Filings

Overview

Lee Enterprises, INC (LEE) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Dec 2, 2025: On December 2, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing other events and financial statements/exhibits. The filing does not disclose specific new transactions or financial figures but serves as a notification of these items.

Sentiment Summary

Across 43 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bearish, 40 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Lee Enterprises, INC is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Lee Enterprises, INC (LEE) has filed 20 8-K, 3 DEF 14A, 1 S-1, 5 10-Q, 1 8-K/A, 1 10-K, 7 SC 13D/A, 1 SC 13G/A, 2 SC 13D, 2 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2026.

Filings by Year

2026 · 2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (43)

• 8-K Filing — 8-K · Apr 7, 2026
• 8-K Filing — 8-K · Dec 30, 2025
• 8-K Filing — 8-K · Dec 18, 2025
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K: Other Events & Exhibits — 8-K · Dec 2, 2025 Risk: low
  On December 2, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing other events and financial statements/exhibits. The filing does not disclose specific n
• 8-K Filing — 8-K · Nov 26, 2025
• Lee Enterprises: Director Change and Officer Compensation Update — 8-K · Nov 21, 2025 Risk: low
  On November 17, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. announced the departure of director Michael J. McNealy and the election of new director Douglas W. Martin. The compa
• Lee Enterprises Seeks Shareholder Nod for Major Capital Restructuring — DEF 14A · Nov 13, 2025 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) is holding a Special Meeting on December 4, 2025, to seek stockholder approval for significant amendments to its Charter. The compan
• Lee Seeks $50M Capital Infusion via Rights Offering — S-1 · Nov 10, 2025 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) filed an S-1 registration statement on November 10, 2025, to conduct a non-transferable subscription rights offering, aiming to rais
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K Report — 8-K · Nov 10, 2025 Risk: low
  On November 10, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns the company's corporate structure and financial reporting, with n
• Lee Enterprises' Revenue Plummets 11.1% Amidst Q3 Digital Shift — 10-Q · Aug 8, 2025 Risk: high
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc. reported a significant decline in revenue for the third quarter ended June 29, 2025, with total operating revenue decreasing to $105.0 mil
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · May 9, 2025 Risk: low
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 8, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also included Regulation FD disclo
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K for Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · May 5, 2025 Risk: medium
  On May 5, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement related to a direct financial obligation. The filing also includes financial
• Lee Enterprises Enters Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Apr 1, 2025 Risk: medium
  On March 31, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. entered into a Material Definitive Agreement. The filing does not provide specific details about the agreement, its ter
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K with Material Agreements — 8-K · Mar 26, 2025 Risk: medium
  On March 26, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing several events. These include entering into a material definitive agreement, material mod
• Lee Enterprises Files Amendment to Material Agreement — 8-K/A · Mar 6, 2025 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on March 6, 2025, to a previous filing dated February 12, 2025. This amendment pertains to the entry into a mat
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Shareholder Votes — 8-K · Feb 27, 2025 Risk: low
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 27, 2025, to report on matters submitted to a vote of its security holders. The filing does not contain specific
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Corporate Structure — 8-K · Feb 18, 2025 Risk: low
  On February 12, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns the company's corporate structure and governance, specifically re
• Lee Enterprises Files 10-Q for Q1 2025 — 10-Q · Feb 7, 2025 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending December 29, 2024. The filing details the company's financial performance and position. Key financial
• Lee Enterprises DEF 14A: Executive Compensation Details — DEF 14A · Jan 16, 2025 Risk: low
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed a DEF 14A on January 16, 2025, detailing executive compensation for the fiscal year ending September 29, 2024. The filing includes i
• Lee Enterprises Files 2024 10-K — 10-K · Dec 13, 2024 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed its 2024 10-K report for the fiscal year ending September 29, 2024. The company, headquartered in Davenport, IA, operates in the new
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Dec 12, 2024 Risk: low
  On December 12, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing results of operations and financial condition, along with Regulation FD disclosures an
• Hoffmann Trust Amends Lee Enterprises Filing — SC 13D/A · Nov 14, 2024 Risk: medium
  Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust, dated May 30, 2001, has amended its Schedule 13D filing regarding Lee Enterprises, Inc. The filing, dated November 14, 202
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 12, 2024
• Praetorian Capital Amends Lee Enterprises Stake — SC 13D/A · Nov 7, 2024 Risk: medium
  On November 7, 2024, Praetorian PR LLC, along with Mongolia (Barbados) Corp, Praetorian Capital Fund LLC, and Harris Kupperman, filed an amendment (No. 3) to th
• Hoffmann Trust Amends Lee Enterprises Stake — SC 13D/A · Oct 31, 2024 Risk: medium
  Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust, dated May 30, 2001, has amended its Schedule 13D filing regarding Lee Enterprises, Inc. The filing, dated October 31, 2024
• Hoffmann Trust Amends Lee Enterprises Stake — SC 13D/A · Oct 25, 2024 Risk: medium
  Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann, through the Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust, has filed an amendment (No. 1) to their Schedule 13D on October 25, 2024, regarding thei
• Hoffmann Trust Files SC 13D for Lee Enterprises — SC 13D · Oct 17, 2024 Risk: medium
  Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann, through the Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust, has filed a Schedule 13D on October 17, 2024, disclosing beneficial ownership of Lee Ent
• GAMCO Investors Updates Lee Enterprises Stake — SC 13D/A · Aug 27, 2024 Risk: medium
  On August 27, 2024, GAMCO Investors, Inc. et al. filed an amendment (No. 3) to their Schedule 13D regarding Lee Enterprises, Inc. The filing indicates a change
• GAMCO Investors Amends Lee Enterprises 13D Filing — SC 13D/A · Aug 16, 2024 Risk: medium
  GAMCO Investors, Inc. filed an amendment (No. 2) to its Schedule 13D on August 16, 2024, regarding its holdings in Lee Enterprises, Inc. The filing indicates a
• Lee Enterprises Files Q3 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Aug 2, 2024 Risk: medium
  Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 23, 2024, reporting on its third fiscal quarter. The filing details financial performance and op
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Operations and Financials — 8-K · Aug 1, 2024 Risk: low
  On August 1, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing results of operations and financial condition, along with Regulation FD disclosures and f
• Lee Enterprises Elects New Directors, Updates CFO Agreement — 8-K · Jul 18, 2024 Risk: low
  On July 16, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Inc. announced changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The company elected two new directors, Mary E. J
• GAMCO Investors Updates Lee Enterprises Stake — SC 13D/A · Jul 16, 2024 Risk: medium
  GAMCO Investors, Inc. filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D on July 16, 2024, regarding its holdings in Lee Enterprises, Inc. The filing indicates a change in
• LEE Enterprises, Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 24, 2024 — 10-Q · May 3, 2024 Risk: medium
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 3, 2024. LEE Enterprises, Inc. filed a 10-Q report for the period ending March 24
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K — 8-K · May 2, 2024 Risk: low
  On May 2, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing its financial results and other relevant information. The filing includes information on the
• GAMCO Investors Files 13D for Lee Enterprises — SC 13D · Apr 19, 2024 Risk: medium
  On April 19, 2024, GAMCO Investors, Inc. et al. filed a Schedule 13D, indicating a change in their beneficial ownership of Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE). The fili
• Lee Enterprises Files 8-K on Security Holder Rights — 8-K · Mar 29, 2024 Risk: low
  On March 29, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing material modifications to the rights of security holders. This filing also includes amend
• LEE ENTERPRISES Files 8-K on Security Holder Vote Matters — 8-K · Feb 23, 2024 Risk: low
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 23, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders. The report covers events as of February 2
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Feb 14, 2024
• LEE Enterprises, Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending December 24, 2023 — 10-Q · Feb 2, 2024 Risk: medium
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on February 2, 2024. LEE Enterprises, Inc. filed a 10-Q report for the period ending Dec
• LEE ENTERPRISES Files 8-K on Financial Results & Disclosure — 8-K · Feb 1, 2024
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 1, 2024, to report on its 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' and 'Regulation FD Disclosure'. This fi
• Cannell Capital Discloses 16.2% Stake in Lee Enterprises (LEE) — SC 13G · Jan 22, 2024
  Cannell Capital LLC, an investment firm based in Alta, WY, and its principal, J. Carlo Cannell, have filed an SC 13G on January 22, 2024, indicating their owner
• LEE ENTERPRISES, INC. Files Definitive Proxy Statement — DEF 14A · Jan 12, 2024 Risk: low
  LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on January 12, 2024. LEE ENTERPRISES, INC. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on Janua

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of LEE's 35 recent filings, 1 were flagged as high-risk, 20 as medium-risk, and 14 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests moderate risk with a balanced mix of positive and cautionary disclosures.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Lee Enterprises, INC's most recent 10-Q filing (Aug 8, 2025):

• Revenue: $105.0M

Key Executives

• Michael J. McNealy
• Douglas W. Martin
• Board of Directors
• Timothy R. Millage
• T.F. Olt III, Esq.
• Jennifer L. Lee
• Drew Maliniak
• Stephen E. Older
• Jeffrey L. Rothschild
• Carly E. Ginley
• John McCarron
• Harris Kupperman
• Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann
• Mary E. Jordan
• David L. Smith

Industry Context

Lee Enterprises operates in the challenging U.S. local media industry, characterized by declining print advertising revenue and a shift towards digital platforms. The company faces intense competition from larger media conglomerates, digital-native news organizations, and social media platforms for audience attention and advertising dollars. Adapting to evolving consumer habits and investing in digital transformation are critical for survival and growth in this landscape.

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Key Numbers

• New authorized common stock: 32,000,000 shares — Increase from 12,000,000 shares
• Authorized non-voting common stock: 20,000,000 shares — New class of stock to be established
• Authorized 'blank check' preferred stock: 10,500,000 shares — New class of stock to be established
• Proposed Rights Offering value: $50.0 million — Capital to be raised for general corporate purposes
• Annual interest savings: $18 million — Potential savings from term loan interest rate reduction
• Current interest rate: 9% — Annual interest rate on term loan
• Proposed interest rate: 5% — Reduced annual interest rate on term loan
• Common Stock outstanding: 6,262,967 shares — As of the Record Date, October 22, 2025
• Special Meeting Date: December 4, 2025 — Date stockholders will vote on proposals
• Record Date: October 22, 2025 — Date for determining eligible voters for the Special Meeting
• Aggregate Rights Offering Amount: $50.0 million — Maximum capital to be raised through the offering
• Dealer-manager fees: $2,500,000 — Amount payable to Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. upon consummation of the Rights Offering
• Placement period for unsubscribed shares: 45 days — Duration Oppenheimer will attempt to place remaining shares after the offering's expiration
• Maximum extension period for Rights Offering: 30 days — Period the company's board of directors can extend the offering
• Q3 2025 Total Operating Revenue: $105.0M — Down 11.1% from $118.0M in Q3 2024

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