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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000058361-26-000051"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LEE"
cik: "0000058361"
company_name: "LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc"
filed_at: "2026-07-24T20:24:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-24T20:25:04.612935+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lee Enterprises amends standstill to allow certain investors to buy up to 600K shares, plus more via Rule 10b5-1 plan

## Summary
- Amendment to Dec 2025 Stock Purchase Agreement modifies standstill provisions for investors owning >10% of LEE common stock.
- Permitted open market purchases up to 600,000 shares during standstill period; additional purchases allowed via company-approved Rule 10b5-1 plan.
- Investors may elect to use Rule 10b5-1 plan for all permitted purchases, including up to and exceeding 600,000 shares.
- Other terms of Stock Purchase Agreement remain unchanged.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000058361-26-000051
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LEE
- cik: 0000058361
- company_name: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
- filed_at: 2026-07-24T20:24:25+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000051/0000058361-26-000051-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/58361/000005836126000051/lee-20260724.htm

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