Lee Enterprises director awarded 7,813 shares

A director and ten percent owner of LEE ENTERPRISES received a stock award increasing both his direct and indirect holdings.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (symbol: LEE) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Hoffmann David Henry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) reported that director and ten percent owner David Henry Hoffmann received a grant or award of 7,813 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026 at a reported value of $8.00 per share. Following this award, he holds 11,530,621 shares directly and 618,900 shares indirectly through a trust.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 7,813 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Hoffmann David Henry

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	7,813	$8.00	$63K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,530,621 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 618,900 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Key Figures

Shares acquired in award: 7,813 shares Award price: $8.00 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 11,530,621 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired in award 7,813 shares Grant or award of LEE common stock on August 31, 2026

Award price $8.00 per share Reported value for the 7,813-share grant or award

Direct holdings after transaction 11,530,621 shares LEE common stock directly owned by David Hoffmann after the award

Indirect holdings via trust 618,900 shares LEE common stock held indirectly by trust for David Hoffmann

Key Terms

Common Stock, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, Rule 10b5-1

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Common Stock financial

"reported a grant or award of 7,813 shares of common stock on August"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

ten percent owner financial

"reported that director and ten percent owner David Henry Hoffmann received"

indirect ownership financial

"an indirect holding of 618,900 shares of LEE common stock held"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for these transactions"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did LEE director David Hoffmann report on this Form 4 for LEE?

He reported a grant or award of 7,813 shares of LEE common stock on August 31, 2026 at a reported value of $8.00 per share, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares.

How many LEE (LEE) shares does David Hoffmann hold directly after this transaction?

After the reported stock award, David Hoffmann directly holds 11,530,621 shares of LEE common stock, according to the Form 4 total-shares-following-transaction field for his direct ownership line.

Does David Hoffmann report any indirect ownership of LEE (LEE) shares?

Yes. The Form 4 lists an indirect holding of 618,900 shares of LEE common stock held “By Trust”, reflecting shares attributed to him through a trust rather than direct personal ownership.

Was the LEE (LEE) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for these transactions, meaning no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this grant or the reported holdings.

What was the reported price used for the LEE (LEE) stock award to David Hoffmann?

The award of 7,813 LEE common shares uses a reported value of $8.00 per share. The transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hoffmann David Henry

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

4600 E. 53RD STREET

(Street)

DAVENPORT IOWA 52807

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc [ LEE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/31/2026		A		7,813	A	$8	11,530,621	D
Common Stock								618,900	I	By Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/Timothy B. Gulbranson, Limited POA, Attorney-in-Fact	09/02/2026
	/s/ Patricia Garinger-Strickland, Limited POA, Attorney-in-Fact for The Jerrilyn M. Hoffmann Revocable Trust dated May 30, 2001	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)