Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE)

201 N. Harrison St., Ste. 600
Davenport, IA 52801 (Map)
Phone: 563-383-2100
Fax: 563-323-9609
http://www.lee.net

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This Lee commands an army of newspapers. Lee Enterprises owns or has stakes in about 50 daily newspapers and more than 300 weekly papers and niche publications serving primarily small and midsized markets in more than 20 states. Its portfolio is anchored by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, which boasts a daily circulation of more than 210,000. Lee also owns 50% of Madison Newspapers, publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal. In addition to traditional publishing, Lee operates a number of Web sites in conjunction with its newspapers, and it has about 10 commercial printing units in a half dozen states. Former chairman Lloyd Schermer and his family have nearly 30% voting control of the company.

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Key financials for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE)

Company Type Public (NYSE: LEE)
Fiscal Year-End September
2009 Sales (mil.) £528.9
1-Year Sales Growth (18.2%)
2009 Net Income (mil.) (£113.2)
2009 Employees 8,200
1-Year Employee Growth 0.0%
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Key people and executives for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE)

Chairman, President and CEO Mary E. Junck
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VP, CFO, and Treasurer Carl G. Schmidt
VP Production and CIO Brian E. Kardell
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