MCS adds 4,000,000 shares to repurchase program, posts Q3 update

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported two updates. The company announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 4,000,000 additional shares of common stock under the previously announced share repurchase program.

The results were released via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The expanded authorization outlines the maximum number of additional shares the company may repurchase; actual activity would occur under the existing program and at the company’s discretion. The filing does not include detailed financial figures; those are contained in the press release.

Insights

Equity Capital Markets Analyst

Buyback capacity rises; Q3 results released via press release.

The Marcus Corporation disclosed third-quarter results (period ended September 30, 2025) and increased its share repurchase capacity by authorizing up to 4,000,000 additional common shares under its existing program. An authorization permits, but does not require, repurchases.

The potential impact depends on whether and when the company executes repurchases, which can support per-share metrics by reducing share count. The filing itself does not detail execution pace or pricing.

Further clarity would come from the Q3 press release in Exhibit 99.1 and future disclosures that may discuss actual repurchase activity and any changes to capital allocation priorities.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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
			(Date of earliest event reported):			October 31, 2025

THE MARCUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as

specified in its charter)

Wisconsin

1-12604

39-1139844

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification 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)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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

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

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. o

Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2025, The Marcus Corporation issued a press release announcing (i) its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and (ii) that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 4,000,000 additional shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock under the Company’s previously announced share repurchase program. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)Not applicable.

(b)Not applicable.

(c)Not applicable.

(d)Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

Exhibit Number
99.1			Press Release of The Marcus Corporation, dated October 31, 2025, regarding its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025 and regarding an increase to its share repurchase program.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

			THE MARCUS CORPORATION
Date: October 31, 2025			By:			/s/ Chad M. Paris
						Chad M. Paris
						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did The Marcus Corporation (MCS) announce in this 8-K?

It announced Q3 2025 financial results and a Board authorization to repurchase up to 4,000,000 additional common shares under its existing program.

How many additional shares did MCS authorize for repurchase?

The Board authorized the repurchase of up to 4,000,000 additional common shares.

Which period do the reported results cover for MCS?

The results cover the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed Q3 2025 results for MCS?

They are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Does MCS commit to buying the full 4,000,000 shares?

No. The authorization permits repurchases up to that amount under the existing program; it does not require them.

What securities are listed for MCS and where are they traded?

Common Stock, $1.00 par value, trading symbol MCS, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.