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Lee Enterprises, Inc. publishes local news and information through a digital-first subscription and advertising platform serving U.S. communities. The company’s products include digital subscription platforms, daily newspapers, weekly and specialty publications, websites, mobile apps and niche products that carry local, national and international news.
News about Lee Enterprises commonly covers quarterly operating results, digital revenue mix, advertising and subscription trends, print-revenue management, debt and cash-flow actions, and governance changes. Company updates also include local-content partnerships, such as high school sports coverage, and capital-structure developments tied to equity investment, credit-facility terms and common-stock authorization matters.
Lee Enterprises announces that the Delaware Chancery Court has ruled in favor of its Board of Directors, rejecting Alden Global Capital's director nominations for the upcoming Annual Meeting on March 10, 2022.
The Court found Lee's Board acted reasonably in enforcing corporate bylaws, allowing Lee to proceed with its own nominees. Lee's Board is urging shareholders to vote for its three selected nominees to support the company's digital growth strategy.
TownNews and Tekan have entered an exclusive partnership, making TownNews the primary CMS provider for a coalition of Canadian publishers. This agreement marks a significant expansion for TownNews, which has a strong presence in the U.S. but limited reach in Canada. Tekan aims to enhance the digital advertising landscape for publishers by leveraging scale and cost efficiencies. TownNews' comprehensive technology stack includes advanced analytics, subscription tools, and multimedia publishing systems. Notably, Torstar will be the first Canadian publisher to adopt this solution.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE) issued a brochure urging shareholders to vote for its board's three nominees using the WHITE proxy card in advance of its Annual Meeting on March 10, 2022. The brochure emphasizes Lee's Three Pillar Digital Growth Strategy, which has produced strong results and is essential for the company's long-term goals. Lee aims to protect shareholder investments through continuity in its board leadership. All shareholders as of January 12, 2022, are eligible to vote, and additional details can be found on the company’s website.
Lee Enterprises reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2022 results, with net income of $13.2 million and total operating revenue of $202.3 million. Digital revenue surged to $55 million, up 17% year-over-year, driven by a 57% increase in digital-only subscribers, reaching 450,000. Subscription revenue contributed significantly, making up 53% of total revenue. Digital advertising revenue rose by 19%, supported by 69% growth at Amplified Digital Agency. The company aims for 495,000 digital-only subscribers by year-end 2022, forecasting total digital revenue of $230 million for the fiscal year.
Alden Global Capital, holding approximately 6.3% of Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE), announced plans to elect two independent directors, Colleen Brown and John Zieser, replacing incumbents Mary Junck and Herbert Moloney III, who have served over 20 years. Alden criticizes the current Board’s governance, arguing it prioritizes personal interests over the Company's growth and potential. They emphasize a commitment to enhancing corporate governance and driving value for stockholders, urging shareholders to reject misleading narratives from the Board.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) has scheduled a conference call and audio webcast for February 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. Central Time. This event will provide preliminary financial results for the first fiscal quarter ending December 26, 2021. Interested participants can access the live webcast via lee.net, with a replay available after 24 hours. The conference call will be available through a toll-free number, although listen-only participants will not be able to ask questions. Lee Enterprises operates in 77 markets and serves a wide audience through various news platforms.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) announced the filing of definitive proxy materials for its 2022 Annual Meeting on March 10, 2022. Shareholders as of January 12, 2022, can vote to support the Board’s three nominees amidst a hostile bid from Alden Global Capital, valuing Lee at only $24 per share—33% below the market price. Lee urges shareholders to vote 'FOR' its nominees to preserve strong Board leadership and ensure fair evaluation of any proposals. Additional information and proxy materials are available at Lee's investor website.
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has unanimously rejected Alden Global Capital's unsolicited proposal to purchase the company for $24.00 per share, deeming it significantly undervalued. The Board, supported by financial and legal advisors, emphasized the robust growth of Lee's digital subscription platform and its compelling future prospects, highlighting a 37% increase in digital revenue and 65% growth in digital-only subscriptions in their latest quarter. The company remains committed to its Three Pillar Digital Growth Strategy aimed at driving further value creation.
Lee Enterprises reported fourth quarter results for 2021, showing a 193.9 million total operating revenue, a 37% increase in digital revenue, and a 65% growth in digital-only subscribers to over 402,000. Net income reached 5.3 million, with Adjusted EBITDA at 25.8 million, both up year-over-year. The company achieved significant cost synergies of 112 million from the BH Media acquisition and reduced debt by 55.7 million, improving financial stability. Subscription revenue was 87.8 million, a slight 1.6% decline compared to last year.
Lee Enterprises announced that Alden Global Capital's notice to nominate three candidates for the 2022 Board of Directors election is invalid. The Board cited that Alden failed to meet essential requirements outlined in Lee's bylaws, particularly proving eligibility as a shareholder. As a result, Alden’s nominations will not be recognized, and any votes for its candidates will be disregarded. The Board emphasized the importance of fulfilling nomination procedures to maintain order in shareholder rights. Lee is evaluating Alden’s recent unsolicited acquisition proposal of $24.00 per share.