On, September 3, 2021, Cannell Capital announced that, Lee Enterprises, Inc. board and management have become gun shy, lacking the vicissitude necessary to compete in today's digital environment. Defense and half measures will not, and cannot, work in 2021. Further, Cannell Capital stated that ,the failure of the current board to recognize and take immediate and aggressive action is a large part of the justification for significant change. Digital transition is inevitable. In addition, Cannell Capital calls upon all owners to infuse the Company board with more forward thinking people to accomplish this mission and increase value for all shareholders. Time is not an ally in the digital world. It is for these reasons Cannell Capital will vote against all incumbent directors and encourage other owners to do the same.