Lee Enterprises (LEE) moves 2026 meeting to April 6, sets March 2 proposal cutoff

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8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is moving its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to April 6, 2026, a date more than 30 days earlier than the prior year’s meeting. Because of this schedule change, the company has set a new deadline for shareholder proposals.

Stockholder proposals intended for inclusion in the company’s 2026 proxy statement under SEC Rule 14a-8 must be received at Lee’s principal executive offices by March 2, 2026. The company will disclose the record date, time, and location of the meeting in its forthcoming proxy statement.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.08, 8.01

2 items

Item 5.08 Shareholder Director Nominations Governance

Shareholder nominations for board of directors under proxy access rules. Rarely used -- the underlying SEC rule was vacated.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

02/26/2026 - 02:12 PM

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 26, 2026 (February 21, 2026)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________________________________________________________________


Delaware	1-6227	42-0823980
(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 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:


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

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

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

o			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 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 5.08 Shareholder Director Nominations

To the extent applicable, the information in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.08.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On February 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) determined it is in the best interest of the Company to schedule the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) for April 6, 2026. Because the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting has advanced by more than 30 days from the anniversary date of the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”), in accordance with Rule 14a−18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is informing stockholders of such change and that, accordingly, a new deadline has been set for submission of proposals by Stockholders intended to be included in the Company’s 2026 proxy statement and form of proxy. Proposals to be included in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act must be received by the Company on or before March 2, 2026, which the Company believes is a reasonable time before it expects to begin to print and send its proxy materials. Stockholders must deliver the proposals or nominations to the Company’s principal executive offices at the following address: Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 4600 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807. The record date, time and location of the 2026 Annual Meeting will be as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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 26, 2026

By:

/s/ Joshua P. Rinehults

Joshua P. Rinehults

Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

When will Lee Enterprises (LEE) hold its 2026 Annual Meeting?

Lee Enterprises plans to hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 6, 2026. The company’s board set this new date, which is more than 30 days earlier than the prior year’s annual meeting, triggering updated shareholder proposal deadlines.

What is the deadline for Lee Enterprises (LEE) shareholder proposals for 2026?

Shareholder proposals for inclusion in Lee Enterprises’ 2026 proxy statement must be received by March 2, 2026. Proposals must comply with SEC Rule 14a-8 and be delivered to the company’s principal executive offices, addressed to the Corporate Secretary in Davenport, Iowa.

Why did Lee Enterprises (LEE) set a new proposal deadline for the 2026 meeting?

Lee Enterprises advanced its 2026 Annual Meeting date by more than 30 days from the 2025 meeting. Under SEC Rule 14a-18, this change requires informing stockholders and establishing a new, earlier deadline for proposals to be included in the 2026 proxy materials.

Where must Lee Enterprises (LEE) shareholders send 2026 meeting proposals?

Shareholders must send proposals or director nominations to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 4600 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807. Delivering to this principal executive office ensures proposals are properly received for potential inclusion in the 2026 proxy statement.

Will Lee Enterprises (LEE) disclose the record date and location for the 2026 meeting?

Lee Enterprises will provide the record date, time, and location of its 2026 Annual Meeting in the upcoming proxy statement. Investors will find these details in the proxy materials sent ahead of the April 6, 2026 meeting to eligible stockholders of record.

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