Profile Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries. Marcus Theatres® ranks among the top 10 motion picture exhibitors in North America, with locations in major markets in the Midwest. Marcus Hotels and Resorts owns and manages a distinctive portfolio of full-service hotel properties that are leaders in their markets. The Marcus Corporation is included in the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index and other indexes. The company was founded in 1935 with the purchase of a single movie theatre in Ripon, Wisconsin. Highlights The Marcus Corporation's operations include: Marcus Theatres Leading its markets and the industry Marcus Hotels and Resorts Managing a portfolio of distinctive properties

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