Lee Enterprises, Incorporated

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Amendment to Rights Agreement On February 4, 2026, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the “Company”) and Equiniti Trust

of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein. Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. As d

Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 and below in Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is in

Changes in Control of Registrant. The disclosure set forth above in Item 3.02 and below in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by refer

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The Company held the Special Meeting on February 3, 2026. On February 3, 2026, Broadridge Investor Communic

by reference. The information furnished by and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of

Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 3.1 Charter Amendment. 3.2 Certificate of Elimination. 4.1 Amendment No. 2 to Rights Ag