LEE ENTERPRISES, INC. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 6, 2026. The filing covers the final voting outcomes certified by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc., the independent inspector of election.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data. The text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes and Voting Results
On the record date of March 2, 2026, there were 22,229,939 shares of Common Stock outstanding. Holders of 19,715,634 shares (88.68%) were present, constituting a quorum. The following matters were voted upon:
- Election of Directors: Ronald J. Kruszewski and Madeline E. McIntosh were elected to three-year terms expiring in 2029.
- Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.
- Long-Term Incentive Plan: Stockholders approved the Second Amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
- Independent Auditor: Stockholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It is limited to the certification of voting results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final voting percentages for the election of directors and the ratification of the auditor.
- Confirm the details of the Second Amendment to the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan in the 2026 proxy statement.
- Review the 2026 proxy statement for the specific compensation details approved by the non-binding vote.
- Note that this filing does not include financial results; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial metrics.