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 24,2023 | September 24,2023 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 15,365 | 14,548 |
| Accounts receivable and contract assets, net | 68,103 | 69,104 |
| Inventories | 7,637 | 7,504 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 14,761 | 15,373 |
| Total current assets | 105,866 | 106,529 |
| Investments: | ||
| Associated companies | 27,741 | 27,819 |
| Other | 5,569 | 5,572 |
| Total investments | 33,310 | 33,391 |
| Property and equipment: | ||
| Land and improvements | 11,995 | 12,366 |
| Buildings and improvements | 82,989 | 83,140 |
| Equipment | 211,356 | 213,714 |
| Construction in process | 1,368 | 2,453 |
| 307,708 | 311,673 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation | 248,530 | 250,439 |
| Property and equipment, net | 59,178 | 61,234 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 38,417 | 40,822 |
| Goodwill | 328,243 | 329,504 |
| Other intangible assets, net | 90,384 | 94,988 |
| Pension plan assets, net | 11,095 | 10,843 |
| Medical plan assets, net | 21,821 | 21,565 |
| Other | 14,195 | 12,741 |
| Total assets | 702,509 | 711,617 |
| (Unaudited) | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data) | December 24,2023 | September 24,2023 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 7,602 | 7,755 |
| Accounts payable | 38,537 | 36,290 |
| Compensation and other accrued liabilities | 26,960 | 29,448 |
| Unearned revenue | 39,550 | 40,843 |
| Total current liabilities | 112,649 | 114,336 |
| Long-term debt, net of current maturities | 454,161 | 455,741 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 34,160 | 36,580 |
| Pension obligations | 561 | 586 |
| Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligations | 7,427 | 8,618 |
| Deferred income taxes | 40,735 | 41,351 |
| Income taxes payable | 5,980 | 5,809 |
| Withdrawal liabilities and other | 24,646 | 24,890 |
| Total liabilities | 680,319 | 687,911 |
| 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: | 61 | 61 |
| 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 capital | 260,950 | 260,832 |
| Accumulated deficit | (265,808) | (266,496) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 24,529 | 26,843 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 19,732 | 21,240 |
| Non-controlling interests | 2,458 | 2,466 |
| Total equity | 22,190 | 23,706 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 702,509 | 711,617 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
| Three months ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Common Share Data) | December 24,2023 | December 25,2022 |
| Operating revenue: | ||
| Advertising and marketing services | 70,887 | 89,585 |
| Subscription | 71,339 | 79,699 |
| Other | 13,452 | 15,847 |
| Total operating revenue | 155,678 | 185,131 |
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Compensation | 59,676 | 75,446 |
| Newsprint and ink | 4,843 | 7,432 |
| Other operating expenses | 74,776 | 86,774 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,295 | 7,886 |
| Assets gain on sales, impairments and other, net | (1,469) | (2,563) |
| Restructuring costs and other | 4,265 | 646 |
| Total operating expenses | 149,386 | 175,621 |
| Equity in earnings of associated companies | 1,541 | 1,668 |
| Operating income | 7,833 | 11,178 |
| Non-operating (expense) income: | ||
| Interest expense | (10,131) | (10,408) |
| Pension and OPEB related benefit and other, net | 186 | 1,494 |
| Curtailment/Settlement gains | 3,593 | — |
| Total non-operating expense, net | (6,352) | (8,914) |
| Income before income taxes | 1,481 | 2,264 |
| Income tax expense | 248 | 440 |
| Net income | 1,233 | 1,824 |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (545) | (725) |
| Income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated | 688 | 1,099 |
| 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: | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Diluted: | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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