American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research report beneficial ownership of common stock of The Marcus Corporation. As of 06/30/2026, they collectively report beneficial ownership of 1,197,597 shares of common stock, representing 5.0% of the class. The reporting persons have sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,197,597 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. Various advisory clients of American Century Investment Management, Inc. are entitled to receive dividends and sale proceeds for these shares, but no single client holds more than 5% of the class. American Century Investment Management, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc., which is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,197,597 sharesPercent of class:5.0%Sole voting power:1,197,597 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned1,197,597 sharesBeneficial ownership of The Marcus Corporation common stock as reported
Percent of class5.0%Percentage of The Marcus Corporation common stock class beneficially owned
Sole voting power1,197,597 sharesShares over which reporting persons have sole power to vote
Shared voting power0 sharesShares over which reporting persons have shared voting power
Sole dispositive power1,197,597 sharesShares over which reporting persons have sole power to dispose
CUSIP566330106CUSIP number for The Marcus Corporation common stock
Key Terms
beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial ownerfinancial
"that is a beneficial owner of securities that are the subject of this schedule"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole voting powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 1,197,597.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,197,597.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"securities that are the subject of this schedule (the "Subject Securities")"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
investment adviserfinancial
"an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
FAQ
What percentage of The Marcus Corporation (MCS) is owned by the American Century entities?
The American Century entities report beneficial ownership of 5.0% of The Marcus Corporation’s common stock. This corresponds to 1,197,597 shares with sole voting and dispositive power reported as of 06/30/2026.
How many MCS shares do the American Century entities beneficially own?
They report beneficial ownership of 1,197,597 shares of The Marcus Corporation common stock. These shares are held with sole voting and sole dispositive power and represent 5.0% of the outstanding class.
Who are the reporting persons on this Schedule 13G for MCS?
The reporting persons are American Century Investment Management, Inc., American Century Companies, Inc., and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, all associated through a control relationship over the reported holdings of The Marcus Corporation common stock.
Do any individual American Century clients own more than 5% of MCS?
No individual client does. The filing states that no single client advised by American Century Investment Management, Inc. owns more than 5% of The Marcus Corporation’s common stock, even though all such accounts together total 5.0%.
What type of control do the American Century entities have over their MCS shares?
They report sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,197,597 shares of The Marcus Corporation common stock, with no shared voting or shared dispositive power indicated in the ownership breakdown.
What is the relationship among ACIM, ACC, and the Stowers Institute in this MCS filing?
American Century Investment Management, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc., and American Century Companies, Inc. is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, which is identified as the control entity for these beneficial holdings.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
The Marcus Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
566330106
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
566330106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,197,597.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,197,597.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,197,597.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
566330106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
American Century Companies, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,197,597.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,197,597.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,197,597.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
566330106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,197,597.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,197,597.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,197,597.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
The Marcus Corporation
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite1200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
American Century Companies, Inc.
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
4500 Main Street
9th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
566330106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)
Percent of class:
See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons, including the investment companies and separate institutional investor accounts that American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") serves as investment adviser, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities that are the subject of this schedule. Except as may be otherwise indicated if this is a joint filing, not more than 5% of the class of securities that is the subject of this schedule is owned by any one client advised by ACIM.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
This Item identifies each subsidiary of American Century Companies, Inc. ("ACC"), which is controlled by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, that is a beneficial owner of securities that are subject of this schedule (the "Subject Securities"). American Century Investment Management, Inc. ("ACIM") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACC and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
Not applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Not applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Signature:
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
Name/Title:
/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:
08/14/2026
American Century Companies, Inc.
Signature:
American Century Companies, Inc.
Name/Title:
/s/ John Pak / Senior Vice President
Date:
08/14/2026
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Signature:
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Name/Title:
/s/ Joselyn Verschelden / Authorized Signer
Date:
08/14/2026
Exhibit Information
EXHIBIT
Each of the undersigned hereby agrees and consents to the execution and joint filing on its behalf by American Century Investment Management, Inc. of this Schedule 13G respecting the beneficial ownership of the securities which are the subject of this schedule.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2026.
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. ("ACIM")
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. ("ACC")
By: __/s/ John Pak___________________
John Pak
Senior Vice President, ACIM and ACC
STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, solely in its capacity as control entity of ACC
By: __/s/ Joselyn Verschelden_________
Joselyn Verschelden
Authorized Signer