Lee Enterprises, Inc. Form 4 Filings

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) director Madeline E. McIntosh reported a grant or award of 5,313 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026 at a reported value of $8.00 per share. Following this acquisition, she holds a total of 25,159 shares of LEE common stock directly.

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

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) reported that director Shaun McAlmont received a grant of 5,000 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026 at $8.00 per share. Following this award, he directly holds 35,183 shares of LEE common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for this transaction.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) director Ronald J. Kruszewski reported an indirect acquisition of 5,000 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026, as a grant or award to the Kruszewski Revocable Trust at a reported value of $8.00 per share.

Following this award, the Kruszewski Revocable Trust holds 11,112 shares, and a separate indirect holding, the Stifel Corporation Trust, is reported with 615,385 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these holdings.

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.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) director Steven C. Fletcher received a grant of 5,469 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition at $8.00 per share. Following this award, he holds 38,873 shares directly and 8,000 shares indirectly through the Fletcher Family Trust. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

Rinehults Joshua Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc reported that V.P., CFO and Treasurer Joshua Paul Rinehults received awards tied to company stock. On August 6, 2026 he was granted 81,374 performance rights, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, vesting on September 30, 2029 upon satisfaction of performance criteria. A corresponding 81,374-share common stock award is now reported, bringing his directly held common shares to 83,552. The company notes an earlier administrative error had under-reported the August 6, 2026 award by 25,955 shares, which this amendment corrects.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc reported equity awards for President & CEO Nathan E. Bekke. On August 6, 2026, he received 158,228 performance rights, each tied to one share of common stock and vesting on September 30, 2029 subject to stock performance criteria, and a related 158,228-share common stock entry that corrects a prior award that had been under-reported by 50,469 shares. The filing also records March 11, 2025 grants of an employee stock option for 5,946 shares at a $16.36 exercise price, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025, and 7,273 performance rights vesting on September 26, 2027 subject to performance conditions.

Rinehults Joshua Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc reported that V.P., CFO and Treasurer Joshua Paul Rinehults received equity-based compensation. He was granted 55,419 performance rights, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock, expiring on 2029-09-30, and 55,419 shares of common stock. Following these awards, his directly held common stock position is 57,597 shares. The grants were previously approved by the executive compensation committee, conditioned on shareholder approval of an amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan and effectiveness of a related Form S-8, both of which have occurred.

LEE ENTERPRISES President & CEO Nathan E. Bekke reported equity awards primarily related to the company’s 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. On August 6, 2026, he received 107,759 performance rights and a corresponding 107,759-share grant of common stock, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 143,696 shares. These awards were originally approved on December 16, 2024, subject to shareholder approval of the First Amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan and registration of additional shares on Form S-8, which occurred on February 27, 2025 and March 11, 2025, respectively.

Earlier, on March 11, 2025, he was granted an employee stock option for 5,946 shares at an exercise price of $16.36 per share, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025 and expiring on December 15, 2034. He also received 7,273 performance rights expiring on September 26, 2027. Each performance right represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock that vests on the expiration date if specified stock performance criteria are satisfied.

Lee Enterprises director Herbert W. Moloney III reported an open-market sale of 24,000 shares of Common Stock on June 11, 2026 at a weighted average price of $9.82 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 23,037 shares. The sale was executed in multiple trades, with the reported price reflecting the weighted average price across those trades.

Lee Enterprises director Mary E. Junck reported a bona fide gift of 62,430 shares of Common Stock. The gift took place on June 9, 2026 at a reported transaction price of $10.79 per share. After this disposition, she directly holds 163,548 shares of Lee Enterprises common stock.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and ten percent owner David Henry Hoffmann reported buying a total of 5,566 shares of Common Stock in open-market purchases. The trades included 2,500 shares at $10.80, 1,500 shares at $10.47, and 1,566 shares at $9.82 per share. Following these transactions, he holds 11,522,808 shares directly and 618,900 shares indirectly through a trust.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and ten percent owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of a total of 43,325 shares of Common Stock. The buys occurred on June 4, 5, and 8, 2026 at prices between $10.85 and $11.08 per share.

Following these transactions, Hoffmann directly holds 11,517,242 shares of Lee Enterprises common stock. He also has indirect ownership of 618,900 shares held by a trust. One of the reported trades was executed in multiple lots at a weighted average purchase price.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann increased his stake through recent common stock transactions. He made two open-market purchases of 18,200 shares each, buying shares at an average price of $10.58 on one day and $10.90 on another day, for a total of 36,400 purchased shares.

Hoffmann also received a grant or award of 13,368 common shares at a price of $0.00 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 11,473,917 common shares and indirectly holds 618,900 shares through a trust. A footnote explains that one purchase was executed in multiple trades, and the reported price is a weighted average, with detailed trade information available upon request.

MOLONEY HERBERT W III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director receives stock grant

Director Herbert W. Moloney III received a grant of 8,136 shares of LEE ENTERPRISES common stock on June 1, 2026. The shares were awarded at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

After this award, Moloney directly holds 47,037 shares of the company’s common stock. This filing reflects a routine equity compensation grant to a board member, not a market transaction.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director Madeline E. McIntosh received a grant of common stock reported on a Form 4. On June 1, 2026, she acquired 7,563 shares of common stock as a grant, award, or other acquisition at a reported price of $0.00 per share. Following this award, her direct holdings increased to 19,846 shares of LEE common stock. This transaction reflects compensation in equity rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

McAlmont Shaun reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES director Shaun McAlmont received a stock grant, increasing his direct holdings. He was awarded 7,334 shares of common stock on June 1, 2026 as a compensation-related grant with a reported price of $0.00 per share. After this award, he directly owns 30,183 shares of common stock.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director Ronald J. Kruszewski reported an indirect acquisition of common stock through a trust. A Kruszewski Revocable Trust received 6,112 shares of Lee common stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share. A separate entry reports that a Stifel Corporation Trust indirectly holds 615,385 shares of Lee common stock, reflecting an existing position rather than a new trade.

JUNCK MARY E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director reports stock grant. Director Mary E. Junck received an award of 11,917 shares of Common Stock on 2026-06-01 at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting compensation rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, she directly holds 225,978 shares. This filing records a routine equity award rather than an open-market transaction.

Fletcher Steven C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director Steven C. Fletcher received a grant of 7,678 shares of Common Stock, increasing his direct holdings to 33,404 shares. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a market purchase. In addition, 8,000 shares are reported as held indirectly through the Fletcher Family Trust.

LEE ENTERPRISES director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of 45,600 shares of common stock. The Form 4 shows three separate purchase entries, including 13,700 shares at $11.74 per share on May 29, 2026, and 13,700 shares at $10.54 per share on May 28, 2026. Another purchase entry reports 18,200 shares at $11.09 per share on June 12, 2006. After these transactions, one line shows 11,405,949 shares held directly, and another line shows 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust. A footnote explains that at least one transaction was executed in multiple trades, with the reported price reflecting a weighted average purchase price.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and ten percent owner David Henry Hoffmann reported additional open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. Across three trades on May 22, 26 and 27, 2026, he bought a total of 38,000 shares at prices ranging from $9.56 to $10.05 per share. Following these transactions, Hoffmann directly owns 11,378,549 shares of common stock and also has 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust. One trade was executed in multiple lots, with the reported price reflecting a weighted-average purchase price.

Lee Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann increased his stake through a series of open-market purchases of common stock. On May 19, 20 and 21, 2026, he bought 10,600 shares on each day at prices of $8.94, $9.79 and $9.96 per share, totaling 31,800 shares. After these transactions, his directly held position rose to 11,340,549 shares of Lee Enterprises common stock. The filing also reports 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust. One transaction was executed in multiple trades, with the reported price representing the weighted average purchase price.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. He bought a total of 26,800 shares across three days at prices between $7.78 and $8.93 per share.

After these transactions, his direct holdings rose to 11,308,749 shares of common stock. The filing also shows an additional 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust, reflecting a separate block of beneficial ownership. One of the purchases was executed in multiple trades, with the reported price disclosed as a weighted average.

Lee Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. He bought 8,100 shares on May 12 at a weighted average price of $7.82 per share and 7,400 shares on May 13 at a weighted average price of $7.99 per share.

After these direct purchases, he directly owns 11,281,949 shares of Lee Enterprises common stock. The filing also shows an additional 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust, giving investors a view of both his direct and trust-related holdings.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of a total of 83,400 shares of Common Stock over three days. He bought 27,800 shares at $9.33 on March 11, 2026, 27,800 shares at $9.40 on March 12, 2026, and 27,800 shares at a weighted average price of $9.35 on March 13, 2026. Following these transactions, he directly holds 11,266,449 shares and indirectly holds 618,900 shares through a trust.

Lee Enterprises director and major shareholder David Henry Hoffmann reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. He bought a total of 74,600 shares over three days, acquiring 19,000 shares on March 6, 2026 at $9.19 per share, 27,800 shares on March 9 at $9.30, and 27,800 shares on March 10 at a weighted average price of $8.99. After these trades, he directly owns 11,183,049 shares. A separate holding entry shows an additional 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust as of March 6.

LEE ENTERPRISES director Brent Magid sold common stock in an open-market transaction. On March 6, 2026, he sold 26,804 shares of Lee Enterprises common stock at a weighted average price of $9.08 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 8,760 shares of the company’s common stock. The trade was executed in multiple transactions, with the weighted average price provided, and detailed trade-level information is available upon request to the company, the SEC staff, or any security holder.

Lee Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open‑market purchases of the company’s common stock. He bought 19,000 shares at $9.16 per share on March 4, 2026 and another 19,000 shares at $9.26 per share on March 5, 2026, for a total of 38,000 shares acquired.

After these purchases, his directly held stake increased to 11,108,449 common shares. A separate line shows 618,900 common shares held indirectly by a trust as of March 4, 2026, reflecting an additional form of ownership.

Quint Digital Ltd, a more than ten percent owner of LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc, reported multiple open-market purchases of common stock. On March 3, 2026, the firm bought a total of 10,000 shares at prices between $8.80 and $9.87 per share, bringing its direct holdings to 3,244,800 shares.

Lee Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported a series of open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. He bought 19,000 shares on March 3, 2026 at $9.16 per share, 19,000 shares on March 2, 2026 at $8.85 per share, and 15,200 shares on February 27, 2026 at $9.11 per share. After these transactions, his directly held stake shown in the filing was 11,070,449 shares, and a separate indirect holding by trust was listed at 618,900 shares as of February 27, 2026.

Quint Digital Ltd, a more than 10% owner of LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc, reported a series of open-market purchases of common stock. On March 2, 2026, it bought a total of 20,454 shares at prices between $8.75 and $9.25 per share, increasing its direct holdings to 3,234,800 shares.

LEE Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of a total of 44,110 shares of common stock over three days. He bought 15,200 shares on February 26, 2026 at $9.03 per share, 13,710 shares on February 25, 2026 at $8.64, and 15,200 shares on February 24, 2026 at $8.84, based on weighted average prices. After these transactions, his directly held stake increased to 11,017,249 shares, and a separate entry shows 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust as of February 24, 2026.

Lee Enterprises director and 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of company common stock. He bought 10,600 shares on February 19, 2026 at $7.81, 10,600 shares on February 20, 2026 at $9.11, and 15,200 shares on February 23, 2026 at $8.91, totaling 36,400 shares. After the latest purchase, his direct holdings rose to 10,973,139 shares, and an additional 618,900 shares were held indirectly by a trust as of February 19, 2026. One trade price is disclosed as a weighted average, with full trade details available on request.

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc director and more than 10% owner David Henry Hoffmann reported open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. On February 13, 17, and 18, 2026, he bought a total of 27,299 shares at prices around $7.10–$7.17 per share.

Following these transactions, Hoffmann directly owned 10,936,739 shares of common stock. A separate line also shows 618,900 shares held indirectly by a trust as of February 13.

Quint Digital Ltd, a more than 10% owner of Lee Enterprises, Inc., reported a major open‑market purchase of common stock. On February 5, 2026, it bought 2,451,346 shares at $3.25 per share. After this transaction, Quint Digital directly owns 3,214,346 Lee Enterprises shares.

A footnote notes that Ritu Kapur and Vidur Bahl also beneficially own 250 and 30,205 Lee Enterprises common shares, respectively, separate from Quint Digital’s reported holdings.

Lee Enterprises President & CEO Kevin Mowbray reported routine equity-related transactions. On February 5, 2026, 7,867 shares of common stock were withheld and deemed disposed back to Lee at $5.46 per share to cover taxes on vesting of previously granted restricted stock, leaving 118,970 common shares held directly.

On March 11, 2025, he received an option for 13,380 shares at an exercise price of $16.36, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025 and expiring December 15, 2034. He also received 16,374 performance rights, each representing one share of common stock that can vest on September 26, 2027 if specified stock performance conditions are met.

Lee Enterprises’ vice president, CFO and treasurer updated their equity holdings in an amended insider filing. On February 3, 2026, 4,055 shares of common stock were withheld at $5.46 per share to cover taxes on previously granted restricted stock, reducing directly held shares in that transaction.

After correcting a prior scrivener’s error that had understated ownership by 8,066 shares, the officer now directly holds 30,186 common shares. The officer also holds an employee stock option for 5,203 shares at $16.36 per share, expiring on December 15, 2034 and vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025, plus 6,364 performance rights that each represent a contingent right to one share of common stock vesting on September 26, 2027 if performance criteria are met.

Lee Enterprises executive Timothy R. Millage, V.P., CFO and Treasurer, reported a mix of tax-related share withholding and new equity awards. On 02/03/2026, 12,121 shares of common stock were withheld at $5.46 per share to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock, leaving him with 22,120 directly owned shares.

On 03/11/2025, he received 5,203 employee stock options with a $16.36 exercise price, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025 and expiring December 15, 2034. He also received 6,364 performance rights, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock that vests on September 26, 2027 if specified stock performance criteria are met.

Lee Enterprises President & CEO Form 4 shows tax-related share disposals and new equity awards. The filing reports that the President & CEO, who is also a director of Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE), had common shares withheld and deemed disposed of to the company to cover taxes upon vesting of previously granted restricted stock, including 6,071 shares at $16.74, 4,223 shares at $4.15, and 768 shares at $3.45. Following these transactions, the insider beneficially owns 126,837 shares of common stock directly.

The filing also reports 13,380 employee stock options with a $16.36 exercise price and 16,374 additional equity-based rights tied to LEE common stock. These awards were approved on December 16, 2024, by the executive compensation committee, became effective after shareholder approval of an amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan on February 27, 2025, and the subsequent Form S-8 filing on March 11, 2025. One option grant vests in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025, while the performance-based rights vest on September 26, 2027 if specified performance criteria are met.

Lee Enterprises executive V.P., CFO and Treasurer reported routine equity transactions in company stock. The filing shows tax withholding dispositions of common stock tied to vesting of previously granted restricted shares, including 1,639 shares at $16.74, 2,048 shares at $4.15, and 299 shares at $3.45, leaving 34,241 shares of common stock held directly.

The report also lists new employee stock options, each giving the right to buy common stock. One option for 5,203 shares at an exercise price of $16.36 becomes exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning on December 16, 2025 and expires on December 15, 2034. Another grant covers 6,364 performance-based rights tied to Lee Enterprises’ stock, which vest on their expiration date if specified performance criteria are met.

Lee Enterprises executive reports stock transactions and new equity awards. The company’s Vice President of Human Resources filed details of share dispositions related to tax withholding and grants of stock-based awards. The filing shows withholding-related dispositions of 759, 1,182, and 100 shares of common stock at prices of $16.74, $4.15, and $3.45, leaving 20,534 shares of common stock owned directly. It also reports grants of 1,734 employee stock options with a $16.36 exercise price and 2,121 performance-based rights to acquire common stock. These awards were approved on December 16, 2024, became effective after shareholder approval on February 27, 2025 and the related Form S-8 filing on March 11, 2025, and vest over time based on service and stock performance conditions.

Lee Enterprises chief operating officer reports equity transactions and awards. The filing shows tax-related dispositions of 972, 1,970 and 342 shares of common stock on 12/09/2022, 12/09/2025 and 12/16/2025, leaving 35,937 shares of common stock owned directly.

The officer also acquired employee stock options covering 5,946 shares at an exercise price of $16.36, exercisable from 03/11/2025 and expiring on 12/15/2034, with vesting in three equal annual installments beginning 12/16/2025. Additional rights tied to 7,273 shares of common stock represent contingent performance-based rights that vest on 09/26/2027 if specified performance criteria are met.

Lee Enterprises reported insider activity by its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The officer used share withholding to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock, disposing of 191, 1,230 and 148 shares of common stock at prices of $16.74, $4.15 and $3.45, respectively, and now directly holds 17,358 shares.

The filing also shows new equity awards approved under the company’s long-term incentive plan. The officer received an employee stock option for 2,478 shares at an exercise price of $16.36, expiring on December 15, 2034, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning December 16, 2025. In addition, 3,030 performance-based rights were granted, each tied to one share of common stock and vesting on September 26, 2027, if specified performance criteria are met.