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Herbert Moloney retires from Lee Enterprises (Nasdaq: LEE) board

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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated reports that director Herbert W. Moloney III has retired from its Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026. He informed the Board of his decision on that date, and the company states that his retirement does not involve any disagreements regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

The report is authorized on behalf of the company by Joshua P. Rinehults, who serves as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, acting as the principal financial and accounting officer.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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FAQ

What board change did Lee Enterprises (LEE) disclose?
Lee Enterprises disclosed that director Herbert W. Moloney III has retired from its Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026. He notified the Board on that same date, and the company reports that his departure does not involve any disagreements over operations, policies, or practices.

When is Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement from Lee Enterprises (LEE) effective?
Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement from the Lee Enterprises Board of Directors is effective on July 28, 2026. The company notes that he informed the Board on that date and that his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations or policies.

Did Lee Enterprises (LEE) report any disagreements linked to Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement?
Lee Enterprises reports no disagreements associated with Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement from the Board. The company specifically states that his departure does not involve disputes regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating that the transition is being presented as non-controversial.

Who signed the Lee Enterprises (LEE) report about the board retirement?
The report regarding Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement was signed by Joshua P. Rinehults, who is Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He is identified as the company’s principal financial and accounting officer, signing on behalf of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated.

What role does Joshua P. Rinehults hold at Lee Enterprises (LEE)?
Joshua P. Rinehults serves as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Lee Enterprises and is designated as the principal financial and accounting officer. He signed the company’s report that announces director Herbert W. Moloney III’s retirement from the Board.
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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): July 28, 2026
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 28, 2026, Herbert W. Moloney III informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) he is retiring from the Board effective July 28, 2026. As there are no disagreements as contemplated by Item 5.02(a) of the Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company is disclosing this information pursuant to Item 5.02(b) of the Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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:July 30, 2026By:
/s/ Joshua P. Rinehults
Joshua P. Rinehults
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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