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LEE ENTERPRISES Inc

For the period ended Dec 24, 2023. Filed Feb 2, 2024.

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Dec 24, 2023 · Filed Feb 2, 2024

LEE$6.99+3.6%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 2, 202, and September

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars)December 24,2023September 24,2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents15,36514,548
Accounts receivable and contract assets, net68,10369,104
Inventories7,6377,504
Prepaid and other current assets14,76115,373
Total current assets105,866106,529
Investments:
Associated companies27,74127,819
Other5,5695,572
Total investments33,31033,391
Property and equipment:
Land and improvements11,99512,366
Buildings and improvements82,98983,140
Equipment211,356213,714
Construction in process1,3682,453
307,708311,673
Less accumulated depreciation248,530250,439
Property and equipment, net59,17861,234
Operating lease right-of-use assets38,41740,822
Goodwill328,243329,504
Other intangible assets, net90,38494,988
Pension plan assets, net11,09510,843
Medical plan assets, net21,82121,565
Other14,19512,741
Total assets702,509711,617
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)December 24,2023September 24,2023
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of lease liabilities7,6027,755
Accounts payable38,53736,290
Compensation and other accrued liabilities26,96029,448
Unearned revenue39,55040,843
Total current liabilities112,649114,336
Long-term debt, net of current maturities454,161455,741
Operating lease liabilities34,16036,580
Pension obligations561586
Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligations7,4278,618
Deferred income taxes40,73541,351
Income taxes payable5,9805,809
Withdrawal liabilities and other24,64624,890
Total liabilities680,319687,911
Equity:
Stockholders' equity:
Serial convertible preferred stock, no par value; authorized 500 shares; none issued——
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 12,000 shares; issued and outstanding:6161
December 24, 2023; 6,143 shares; $0.01 par value
September 24, 2023; 6,063 shares; $0.01 par value
Class B Common Stock, $2 par value; authorized 3,000 shares; none issued——
Additional paid-in capital260,950260,832
Accumulated deficit(265,808)(266,496)
Accumulated other comprehensive income24,52926,843
Total stockholders' equity19,73221,240
Non-controlling interests2,4582,466
Total equity22,19023,706
Total liabilities and equity702,509711,617

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three months ended
(Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Common Share Data)December 24,2023December 25,2022
Operating revenue:
Advertising and marketing services70,88789,585
Subscription71,33979,699
Other13,45215,847
Total operating revenue155,678185,131
Operating expenses:
Compensation59,67675,446
Newsprint and ink4,8437,432
Other operating expenses74,77686,774
Depreciation and amortization7,2957,886
Assets gain on sales, impairments and other, net(1,469)(2,563)
Restructuring costs and other4,265646
Total operating expenses149,386175,621
Equity in earnings of associated companies1,5411,668
Operating income7,83311,178
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest expense(10,131)(10,408)
Pension and OPEB related benefit and other, net1861,494
Curtailment/Settlement gains3,593—
Total non-operating expense, net(6,352)(8,914)
Income before income taxes1,4812,264
Income tax expense248440
Net income1,2331,824
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests(545)(725)
Income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated6881,099
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes(2,314)(140)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated(1,626)959
Earnings per common share:
Basic:0.120.19
Diluted:0.120.19
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