# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000062234
**File Stem:** 0000062234-25-000039
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
**Character Count:** 8479
**Document Hash:** a217efc1982613fbe2a48c01b9e77385
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000062234-25-000039.hdr.sgml**: 20250807

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000062234-25-000039

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250805

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250807

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250806

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MARCUS CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000062234
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE THEATERS [7830]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 391139844
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12604
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190851

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 111 EAST KILBOURN AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1200
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202-6633
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4149051000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 111 EAST KILBOURN AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1200
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202-6633

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 Date of Report <br> (Date of earliestevent reported): August 5, 2025

 <u>THE MARCUS CORPORATION</u>

(Exact name of registrant as

specified in its charter)

Wisconsin 1-12604 39-1139844 <br> (State or otherjurisdiction ofincorporation) (Commission FileNumber) (IRS EmployerIdentification No.)

111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4125

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 905-1000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17-CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17-CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value | MCS | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

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<u>Item 5.02</u>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers</u>.

Mr. Leff will receive the standard non-employee director compensation for serving on the Board, including a pro-rated portion of the annual meeting stock grant retainer provided to the Company's non-employee directors, effective as of August 5, 2025.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Leff and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Leff was appointed as a director, there are no family relationships between Mr. Leff and any director or other officer of the Company, and there are no transactions in which the Company is a party and in which Mr. Leff has a material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the press release announcing the Company's appointment of Mr. Leff as a director is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

<u>Item 9.01.</u><u>Financial Statements and Exhibits.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Exhibits</u>. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

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| 99.1 | <u>[\[](mcs-20250805x8xkxexx991.htm)[Press Release of The Marcus Corporation, dated August 5, 2025, regarding its appointment of a new director.](mcs-20250805x8xkxexx991.htm)[\]](mcs-20250805x8xkxexx991.htm)</u> |
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**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **THE MARCUS CORPORATION** | **THE MARCUS CORPORATION** |
| Date: August [6], 2025 | By: | /s/ Chad M. Paris |
|  |  | Chad M. Paris |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**<u>Exhibit 99.1</u>**

![image_0a.jpg](image_0a.jpg)

<u>PAUL A. LEFF ELECTED TO MARCUS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS</u>

MILWAUKEE, August 5, 2025…<u>Marcus Corporation</u> (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Paul A. Leff has been elected as a director of the company. Leff is the founder of Warbasse67, a family office investment firm. Prior to this role, he co-founded Perry Capital, a New York City-based hedge fund firm, and served as its managing director and chief investment officer. In addition, Leff has been a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders since 2007.

"Paul's accomplishments in financial management and strategic planning will be invaluable as we continue to seek growth opportunities for both Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts," said Gregory S. Marcus, chairman and chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation. **"**Our Board is comprised of accomplished business leaders with a diverse range of experiences, and Paul's contributions will meaningfully add to their thoughtful guidance and oversight of our Company."

Leff is currently a trustee of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is also a founding member of the Wisconsin Naming Partners and served as a director of the University of Wisconsin Foundation. Leff received a bachelor's degree in finance and economics as well as a master's degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

**About Marcus Corporation**

Headquartered in Milwaukee, <u>Marcus Corporation</u> is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. Marcus Corporation's theatre division, <u>Marcus Theatres</u><sup>®</sup>, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 985 screens at 78 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern<sup>®</sup> by Marcus and

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Bistro*Plex*<sup>®</sup> brands. The company's lodging division, <u>Marcus</u><sup>®</sup> <u>Hotels & Resorts</u>, owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company's website at <u>www.marcuscorp.com</u>.

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For additional information, contact:

Investors: Chad Paris

(414) 905-1100

<u>investors@marcuscorp.com</u>

Media: Megan Hakes

(414) 788-6599

<u>Megan.Hakes@hprstrategies.com</u> 

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