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Lee Enterprises discloses material weaknesses in internal controls; 10-K filing delayed
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
- Material weaknesses in IT user access controls and validation of third-party service organization data; disclosure controls also ineffective.
- Evaluating a deferred tax asset from a 2009 transaction; may require write-down and adjustment to previously issued financial statements.
- Remediation plan includes user access review, enhanced controls, and training; no timeline for filing 10-K provided.
- Company expects no changes to reported FY2022 operating results outside of potential deferred tax asset adjustment.
- Management and Audit Committee concluded internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of Sept 25, 2022.