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Lee Q4 digital revenue up 14% to $73M, raises long-term subscriber target to 1.2M
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc
- Q4 total operating revenue $164M; digital revenue $73M (44% of total), up 14% YoY.
- Digital-only subscribers 721,000 (+36% YoY); digital-only subscription revenue up 68% same-store.
- Adjusted EBITDA $30M in Q4; FY24 guidance $83-90M, implying up to +6% YoY growth.
- Long-term digital subscriber outlook raised to 1.2M (+33%); digital subscription revenue target ~$150M.
- Debt $456M at 9% fixed rate, 25-year maturity, no principal payments, no financial covenants.