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Lee Enterprises Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

95% YOY Adjusted EBITDA(1) growth in Q2

Digital revenue(2) represents 56% of total revenue in Q2

Improved capital structure; $53M in cash & interest rate(3) reduced to 5%

Reaffirms guidance of YOY Adjusted EBITDA growth in FY26

DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 7, 2026) — Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 114 markets, today reported preliminary second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results(4) for the period ended March 29, 2026.

"Our second quarter results reflect continued momentum in the business and disciplined execution across our operations," said Nathan Bekke, Lee’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "Adjusted EBITDA increased $7 million, or 95%, over the prior year quarter, marking our fourth consecutive quarter of Adjusted EBITDA growth on a comparable basis(5). Our 2026 results continue to benefit from insurance reimbursements related to last year's cyber event, contributing $4 million to Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter. Excluding these reimbursements, our underlying operating performance still drove Adjusted EBITDA growth of 45% year-over-year, highlighting the strength of our core business. These results reinforce our confidence that we will deliver year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA growth in fiscal 2026, while highlighting the resilience, momentum and ongoing evolution of our business model."

“In the quarter, we continued to take proactive steps to align our cost structure with the ongoing shift in our revenue mix,” added Bekke. “These actions include further optimization of our operating footprint, streamlining of workflows, reduction in corporate overhead and continued prioritization of investments that support digital growth. As a result, we are realizing meaningful efficiencies while maintaining our focus on delivering high-quality local journalism and content. We expect these efforts to continue supporting margin improvement and enhancing the scalability of our business over time.”

"We are also beginning to realize benefits from the strategic investment completed in February," said Bekke. "The amendment to our credit agreement reduced our interest rate mid-quarter, which will drive meaningful interest expense savings going forward. We expect these savings to total approximately $18 million annually, or up to $90 million over the next five years, further strengthening our capital structure and enhancing our financial flexibility as we continue to invest in digital growth. Additionally, we finished the quarter with $53 million in cash on our balance sheet, up $49 million year-over-year. This improved liquidity, combined with lower interest expense, positions us well to accelerate our strategic priorities and further strengthen our balance sheet over time."

"Net loss for the quarter totaled $2 million, an improvement of $10 million, or 86%, compared to the prior year quarter. The year-over-year improvement was driven by higher Adjusted EBITDA, lower interest expense following the strategic investment, and continued cost discipline," added Bekke.

“Our progress continues to reflect the strength of our strategy and advances we are making in our digital transformation," Bekke added. "We remain focused on expanding recurring digital revenue while maintaining disciplined cost management to support margin improvement. We are highly encouraged by our performance through the first half of the fiscal year and remain confident in our strategy and our ability to deliver continued growth in the quarters ahead."

For the second quarter ended March 29, 2026:

•Total operating revenue was $122 million.

•Total Digital Revenue was $68 million and represented 56% of our total operating revenue.

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•Revenue from digital-only subscribers totaled $22 million. Digital-only subscription revenue increased 17% annually over the past three years. Digital-only subscribers totaled 591,000 at the end of the quarter.

•Digital advertising and marketing services revenue represented 74% of our total advertising revenue and totaled $41 million. Amplified Digital® Agency revenue totaled $23 million in the quarter.

•Digital services revenue, which is predominantly from BLOX Digital, totaled $5 million.

•Total Print Revenue was $54 million.

•Operating expenses totaled $114 million and Cash Costs(1) totaled $112 million, representing 20% and 15% decreases compared to the prior year, respectively. During the quarter, operating expenses were reduced by $4 million due to business interruption insurance recoveries(6), recorded in the Insurance proceeds line item and included in Adjusted EBITDA. Operating expenses were further reduced by $1 million from insurance recoveries related to expenses incurred in response to the prior year cyber incident, recorded in Restructuring costs and oth

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):November 26, 2025

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 26, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the fourth quarter ended September 28, 2025. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:November 26, 2025By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 7, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:August 7, 2025By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2025

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 8, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the second quarter ended March 30, 2025. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:May 9, 2025By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2025

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 6, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the first quarter ended December 29, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:February 6, 2025By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2024

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On December 12, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the four quarter ended September 29, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials December 12, 2024

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:December 12, 2024By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2024

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 1, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the third quarter ended June 23, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials - August 1, 2024

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:August 1, 2024By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2024

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market Preferred Share Purchase RightsLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 2, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the second quarter ended March 24, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release

99.2Presentation Materials - May 2, 2024

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:May 2, 2024By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 1, 2024

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 1, 2024, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the first quarter ended December 24, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - February 1, 2023

99.2Presentation Materials - February 1, 2024

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:August 3, 2023By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2023

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On December 7, 2023, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) reported its preliminary results for the fourth quarter ended September 24, 2023. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news release, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (“News Release”). The Company also prepared presentation materials which were presented by management during the Company’s earnings conference call, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and have been made available on the Company’s website, investors.lee.net (“Presentation Materials”). In addition to the information in the News Release, the Presentation Materials include content and financial figures showing its expectation to be sustainable without reliance on print media within five years. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure The disclosure contained in Item 2.02 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - December 7, 2023

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:August 3, 2023By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2023

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 3, 2023, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2023. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company has also made available on its website, investors.lee.net, presentation materials used by management during the Company’s earnings conference call (“Earnings Presentation”).

The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibit and the Earnings Presentation, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - June 25, 2023

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:August 3, 2023By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2023

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 4, 2023, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the fiscal year ended March 26, 2023. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company has also made available on its website, investors.lee.net, presentation materials used by management during the Company’s earnings conference call (“Earnings Presentation”).

The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02, including the attached Exhibit and the Earnings Presentation, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - March 26, 2023

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:May 4, 2023By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2023

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 2, 2023, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 25, 2022. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference. The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - December 25, 2022

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:February 3, 2023By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 8, 2022

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware1-622742-0823980 (State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLEEThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On December 8, 2022, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2022. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference. The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure

We expect to be unable to file our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”) within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense primarily because we require additional time to complete our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.

As a result of the foregoing, we need additional time to finalize our financial statements and related disclosures to be filed as part of the 2022 Form10-K. We expect to file our 2022 Form 10-K within the extension period of 15 calendar days as provided by Rule 12b-25 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Management does not anticipate this continued evaluation to have any material impact on the preliminary financial results included in this earnings release.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Earnings Release - September 25, 2022

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:December 8, 2022By:/s/ Timothy R. Millage Timothy R. Millage Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 4, 2022

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State of Incorporation)

1-6227

(Commission File Number)

42-0823980

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LEE

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Preferred Share Purchase Rights LEE The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.      Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2022, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 26, 2022. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference.  The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

News Release - Third fiscal quarter ended June 26, 2022

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:

August 4, 2022

By:

/s/ Timothy R. Millage

Timothy R. Millage

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and

Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 5, 2022

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State of Incorporation)

1-6227

(Commission File Number)

42-0823980

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LEE

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Preferred Share Purchase Rights LEE The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.      Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On May 5, 2022, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2022. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference.  The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

News Release - Second fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2022

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:

May 5, 2022

By:

/s/ Timothy R. Millage

Timothy R. Millage

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and

Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 3, 2022

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State of Incorporation)

1-6227

(Commission File Number)

42-0823980

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LEE

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Preferred Share Purchase Rights LEE The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.      Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2022, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2021. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference.  The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

News Release - First fiscal quarter ended December 26, 2021

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:

February 3, 2022

By:

/s/ Timothy R. Millage

Timothy R. Millage

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and

Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 9, 2021

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-6227

Delaware

(State of Incorporation)

42-0823980

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

to be so registered

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which

each class is to be registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LEE

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights LEE The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.      Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On December 9, 2021, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 26, 2021. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference.  The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

News Release - Fourth fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2021

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:

December 9, 2021

By:

/s/ Timothy R. Millage

Timothy R. Millage

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and

Treasurer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 5, 2021

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State of Incorporation)

1-6227

(Commission File Number)

42-0823980

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4600 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(563) 383-2100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LEE

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.      Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On August 5, 2021, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the "Company") reported its preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2021. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and information from the news release is hereby incorporated by reference.  The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

News Release - Third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2021

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Date:

August 5, 2021

By:

/s/ Timothy R. Millage

Timothy R. Millage

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and

Treasurer