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Lee Enterprises Inc is a local news publication company in the United States. Its products include daily and Sunday newspapers, weekly newspapers and classified and few other specialty publications. Its products are used as a platform for advertising in mid-size markets. Revenues are generated primarily from retail and classifieds advertising and the remaining from subscriptions to its printed and digital products.

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4600 E 53rd Street
Davenport, IA, 52807
T +1 563 383-2100
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
Most Recent Earnings Jun 30, 2021
Fiscal Year End Sep 29, 2021
Stock Type Cyclical
Employees 5,613

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