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Item 7.01.	Regulation FD Disclosure.

•	The latest independent research affirms that Lee’s print and digital products continue to reach 75% of the adults in its largest markets, with results nearly as strong among ages 18-29.

•	Lee continues to drive total digital revenue, up 6.4% in the last twelve months ended June 2016 and 12% annually since 2009.

•	Lee has maintained strong Adjusted EBITDA1 and consistently high margins1 totaling $157 million and 22.4%, respectively, for the last twelve months ended June 2016.

•	Total debt at the end of September 2016 was $617 million, a $108.7 million reduction in fiscal year 2016.

•	Our ability to generate cash flows and maintain liquidity sufficient to service our debt;

•	Our ability to comply with the financial covenants in our credit facilities;

•	Our ability to refinance our debt as it comes due;

•	That the warrants issued in our refinancing will not be exercised;

•	The impact and duration of adverse conditions in certain aspects of the economy affecting our business;

•	Changes in advertising and subscription demand;

•	Potential changes in newsprint, other commodities and energy costs;

•	Interest rates;

•	Labor costs;

•	Legislative and regulatory rulings;

•	Our ability to achieve planned expense reductions;

•	Our ability to maintain employee and customer relationships;

•	Our ability to manage increased capital costs;

•	Our ability to maintain our listing status on the NYSE;

•	Competition; and

•	Other risks detailed from time to time in our publicly filed documents.

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