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8-K filed February 18, 2025, 6:59 PM ET ticker LEE CIK 0000058361
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Lee Enterprises discloses Feb 3 cybersecurity attack; core products restored, weekly/ancillary still down

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc

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Cybersecurity Incidents SEC 8-K Item 1.05 confidence 0.9

LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc disclosed a cybersecurity incident: cybersecurity attack resulting in systems outage, encryption of critical applications, and exfiltration of files. Impact: impacted operations including distribution of products, billing, collections, and vendor payments; print publication delays; partial online limitations; weekly and ancillary products representing five percent of total operating revenue not yet restored; anticipated phased recovery over several weeks. Company determined it material. Discovered 2025-02-03.

Nature
cybersecurity attack resulting in systems outage, encryption of critical applications, and exfiltration of files
Impact
impacted operations including distribution of products, billing, collections, and vendor payments; print publication delays; partial online limitations; weekly and ancillary products representing five percent of total operating revenue not yet restored; anticipated phased recovery over several weeks
Materiality
determined material
Discovery
2025-02-03
Exact text from the filing
While the full scope of the financial impact is not yet known, the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
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accession 0001628280-25-005855
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