Deep-Dive Due Diligence AI Generated Report on Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE)

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We are in the 'Lightning Round' baby! It's 02:59:46 PM on Thursday March 20, 2025 ET (UTC-0400), and I'm firing up the spotlight on Lee Enterprises (LEE), moving from 8.77 to 10.5537. Is this a can’t-miss rocket or a one-hit wonder? Let’s dissect the numbers!

Here's the first list of news for Lee Enterprises:

C1 - Today 01:43PM - Lee Enterprises jumps on report of takeover offer
C2 - Mar-18-25 09:50AM - Lee Enterprises' Amplified Digital Agency Launches Expansive Suite of AI Solutions to Serve Local Businesses
C3 - Feb-20-25 12:45PM - LEE ENTERPRISES PARTNERS WITH GARY VAYNERCHUK'S VEEFRIENDS TO PRODUCE EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY COMICS
C4 - Feb-06-25 07:00AM - Lee Enterprises Reports First Quarter Results
C5 - Jan-28-25 12:00PM - Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast February 6, 2025
C6 - Dec-16-24 01:03PM - Lee Enterprises Selects AWS as its Preferred Cloud Provider to Modernize Infrastructure and Develop Generative AI Platforms
C7 - Dec-13-24 02:00AM - Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Digital Revenue Surpasses Print, ...
C8 - Dec-12-24 07:00AM - Lee Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year FY24 results

ONLY 3 RULES for AI:
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1) I am a document retrieval system. You are the analyst-investigator.
2) You can request items from my lists to get more info on Lee Enterprises (LEE)
3) AFTER requesting and reading News and SEC filings you'll write a summary, set a score, high price target and headline.
Now, your response should be only 2 or 3 chars. You can say ex., C1, C2, etc., or NEX
The NEX command delivers the NEXt list of News/SEC/Metrics
There are several more lists that use our unified document retrieval system in subsequent prompts.
Your predictons will be compared to reality to rate your accuracy. Try to predict accurately. GOOD LUCK!
Please request a document, read, summarize and score. Say something like "C1".

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C1

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Showing C1 (chunk 1 of 1): C1:
**Lee Enterprises jumps on report of takeover offer**
Date: Today 01:43PM
Source: (SeekingAlpha)
URL: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4422999-lee-enterprises-jumps-on-report-of-takeover-offer?utm_source=finviz.com&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news

Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ:LEE) quicklygained 19%after a report of a takeover offer for the newspaper publisher.

David Hoffman's newspaper company formally proposed a takeover of Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ:LEE), New York Times media reporter Ben Mullinposted on

-- More of this article? (say: MOR) or Next section? (say: NEX) (only 3 chars. - please don't summarize yet)

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Lee Enterprises' shares surged by 19% following a takeover offer report. The offer was reportedly made by David Hoffman's newspaper company, as stated by Ben Mullin, a media reporter for the New York Times.

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We present this news so you can catch the big movers from recently breaking news.
Here's a list of news articles you can literally read just by asking.
Usually the first item is the most important.

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A2 - 2025-03-20T18:08:33Z - What Is the Procedure for Dental Implants? A Step-by-Step Guide...
A3 - 2025-03-20T17:45:00Z - Digital Wallets in Sports Arenas: How Crypto is Transforming the Game Day Experience...
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A5 - 2025-03-20T17:27:26Z - Emily Osment embraces that first year of 'Marriage'...

Request an article by its reference number. (Ex., "A1" gets the first item)
You may also say NEX to go to the next listing.
Response to this prompt limited to 3 chars.

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A3

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Showing A3 (chunk 1 of 10): A3:
**Digital Wallets in Sports Arenas: How Crypto is Transforming the Game Day Experience**Date: 2025-03-20Source: {'uri': 'heraldcourier.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'HeraldCourier.com'}URL: https://heraldcourier.com/life-entertainment/article_ffff5bdd-e8a9-5e65-80f3-00bf79ed8d1c.htmlThe roar of the crowd, the smell of fresh popcorn, and now, the seamless tap of a digital wallet -- the modern sports arena experience is undergoing a technological revolution powered by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. As teams and venue operators seek innovative ways to enhance fan engagement and streamline operations, digital payment solutions with fluctuating virtual price indicators could be becoming as essential to game day as the scoreboard.

This shift toward cryptocurrency-based transactions is most evident in the frictionless payment systems being adopted across certain sporting ve

-- More of this article? (say: MOR) or Next section? (say: NEX) (only 3 chars. - please don't summarize yet)

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The article discusses how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are transforming the game day experience in sports arenas. Teams and venue operators are seeking innovative ways to improve fan engagement and streamline operations through digital payment solutions. This shift towards cryptocurrency-based transactions is becoming increasingly evident in the frictionless payment systems being adopted across various sports venues.

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This is our final list of news.
News AI can literally read just by asking.
Don't miss the breaking news!

B1 - 2025-01-28T17:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast February 6, 2025
B2 - 2024-11-26T16:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast December 12, 2024
B3 - 2024-08-07T15:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference
B4 - 2024-05-06T15:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference
B5 - 2024-05-01T11:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises adds Chief Transformation and Commercial Officer
B6 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00Z - Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast May 2, 2024

Request an article by its reference number. (Ex., "B1" gets the first item)
You can say NEX to go to the next listing.
Response limited to 3 chars.

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B1

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Showing B1 (chunk 1 of 1): B1:
**Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast February 6, 2025**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/28/3016656/0/en/Lee-Enterprises-plans-quarterly-call-and-webcast-February-6-2025.htmlLee Enterprises, a major subscription and advertising platform, has scheduled an earnings call to discuss its preliminary Q4 2024 results. The company plans to issue a news release before the market opens on February 6, 2025.

-- More of this article? (say: MOR) or Next section? (say: NEX) (only 3 chars. - please don't summarize yet)

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Lee Enterprises is scheduled to hold a quarterly call and webcast on February 6, 2025 to discuss its preliminary Q4 2024 results. The company, a major subscription and advertising platform, plans to issue a news release before the market opens on the same day.

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This is our list of SEC filings.
If empty, the search returned no recent filings.

S9 - 2025-02-07 10-Q PART I

FIN INFO

Item 1. Fin Stmnts

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

CONS BAL SHEETS

(Unaudited) (Thousands of Dollars) December 29, 2024 September 29, 2024 ASSETS Curr assets: Cash and cash equiv 6,122 9,598 A/R,...

S10 - 2025-02-07 8-K Item 2.02. Results of Oper and Fin Cond.

On February 6, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (the Company) reported its preliminary results for the first quarter ended December 29, 2024. In connection with the preliminary results, the Company issued a news rele...

Request filing by its reference number. (Ex., "S1" gets the first item)
You can say NEX to go to the next listing.
Response limited to 3 chars.

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S9

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Showing S9 (chunk 1 of 6): S9:
PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited) (Thousands of Dollars) December 29, 2024 September 29, 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 6,122 9,598 Accounts receivable, net 59,539 60,648 Inventories 6,231 5,643 Prepaid and other current assets 20,409 21,884 Total current assets 92,301 97,773 Investments: Associated companies 27,713 27,941 Other 6,090 6,042 Total investments 33,803 33,983 Property and equipment: Land and improvements 6,377 6,420 Buildings and improvements 69,821 70,152 Equipment 191,923 196,312 Construction in process 7,165 5,625 275,286 278,509 Less accumulated depreciation 232,454 234,137 Property and equipment, net 42,832 44,372 Operating lease right-of-use assets 31,886 34,882 Goodwill 323,858 328,040 Other intangible assets, net 66,600 70,075 Pension pla

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This is our set of metrics.
Please analyze the numbers.

+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| Volume: 94,005 | SMA50: -10.42% | Market Cap: 62.03M | Option/Short: No / Yes | Sales past 5Y: 5.01% | Sales Surprise: -3.98% |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| Avg Volume: 24.51K | SMA200: -17.08% | Shs Outstand: 6.19M | Short Float: 1.38% | Employees: 3047 | EPS Surprise: -600.00% |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| Rel Volume: 4.74 | Perf Week: 19.29% | Shs Float: 4.31M | Short Ratio: 2.42 | Debt/Eq: - | P/E: - |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| RSI (14): 53.92 | Perf Month: -13.25% | Inst Own: 40.24% | Short Interest: 0.06M | Sales Y/Y TTM: -9.28% | Earnings: Feb 06 BMO |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| ATR (14): 0.65 | Perf Quarter: -38.75% | Insider Own: 30.32% | Beta: 0.82 | ROE: -455.41% | |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+
| SMA20: 12.78% | Index: - | Insider Trans: -3.60% | Sales Q/Q: -7.14% | ROI: -9.70% | |
+--------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+-----------------------+------------------------+

The next section covers any insider trading.
If this section is blank, it's because there've been no recent filings.

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by BEKKE NATHAN E. (V.P. - Audience Strategy) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 3636 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 5946 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 7273 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Battistoni Joseph J (V.P. - Sales and Marketing) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 1515 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 2478 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 3030 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Garcia Astrid J (V.P. - Human Resources) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 1061 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 1734 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 2121 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Millage Timothy R. (V.P., CFO and Treasurer) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 3182 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 5203 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 6364 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by MOWBRAY KEVIN (President & CEO) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 8182 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 13380 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 16374 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Ottolenghi Les (Chief Transformation Officer) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 3636 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 5946 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 7273 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Sherman Jolene N. (VP - Bus Development & Market) on 2025-03-11
- Common Stock: 1136 shares at $0 (D)
- Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy): 1858 shares at $0 (D)
- Performance Rights: 2273 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc (LEE) by Fletcher Steven C. (Unknown Title) on 2025-02-19
- Common Stock: 1000 shares at $11.57 (I)

[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: Lee Enterprises, Inc.
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: NEWSPAPERS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING

[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): N/A
Net Income: N/A
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A

[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 10.26
Average Volume: 20091.26
30-Day High: 11.55
30-Day Low: 8.25

[Detailed Financials: Q1 2025]
- Total Assets: $632,968,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $657,145,000.0
- Total Equity: $-24,177,000.0
- Current Assets: $92,301,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $118,986,000.0

[Income Statement: Q1 2025]
- Revenue: $144,562,000.0
- Net Income: $-16,224,000.0
- Operating Income: $-3,352,000.0
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -2.8

[Cash Flow Statement: Q1 2025]
- Net Cash Flow: $0

[Detailed Financials: FY 2024]
- Total Assets: $649,171,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $656,505,000.0
- Total Equity: $-7,334,000.0
- Current Assets: $97,773,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $115,354,000.0

[Income Statement: FY 2024]
- Revenue: $611,380,000.0
- Net Income: $-23,573,000.0
- Operating Income: $4,546,000.0
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -4.35

[Cash Flow Statement: FY 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $-4,950,000.0
==== END OF FINANCIAL REPORT ====

Now we've reached the end of the analysis.
You are now requested to make a summary analysis.
Please don't explain why you didn't have enough information.
Save that for the survey that comes last.

Finish the summary with two scores: MARKET_SCORE[] and PRICE_TARGET[]

If you calculate a 92% likelihood of an upward moves, say: MARKET_SCORE[92]
If you think the high today will be 50% higher, add to the price. Eg., If the price is $5.00, add 50%: PRICE_TARGET[$7.50]
PRICE_TARGET is the highest it is expected to rise today, so it cannot be less than the current price.
Please provide a thought-provoking take, 6-10 words, to use for the headline of this news story.
Like this: AI_RPT_HEADLINE: [6-10 words headline for news story from first summary paragraph]
1) Brief Summary, 2) MARKET_SCORE, 3) PRICE_TARGET, and 4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE

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1) Brief Summary: Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE) is witnessing a bearish trend with a few notable exceptions. The company's weekly performance shows a 19.29% improvement, and SMA20 is also positive with 12.78%. However, the overall picture remains grim, with a negative quarterly performance (-38.75%), monthly performance (-13.25%), and significant reductions in sales and earnings. The company's high debt and negative ROE are also concerning. The stock has seen a significant increase in volume recently, which may indicate heightened investor interest. Insider transactions show considerable activity, which could potentially indicate confidence in the company's prospects among management.

2) MARKET_SCORE[35]: Given the current financials and performance, the likelihood of an upward move seems low. However, the increased volume and insider transactions could potentially signal a positive trend.

3) PRICE_TARGET[$11.00]: Considering the recent performance and insider transactions, a moderate increase in the share price can be expected. However, the negative financials and market performance limit the potential for a significant upward move.

4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE: "Lee Enterprises Battles Headwinds Amid Insider Confidence"

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Finally, if more data could have improved your confidence which would you have chosen? **Choose one option:**
-> X0 <- Nothing more would have helped my analysis
-> X1 <- More stock-specific news
-> X2 <- More SEC filings & insider data
-> X3 <- Broader sector & market news
-> X4 <- General market sentiment & AI confidence levels
-> X5 <- AI's past analysis on similar companies
-> X6 <- More financial metrics
-> X7 <- AI's past analysis on this exact company
-> X8 <- Something altogether different (explain...)

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-> X6 <- More financial metrics

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[2025-03-20 12:00:31] # Analysis Completed
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