Form 4: Director Allan Selig Boosts Marcus Corp. Stake

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 5 January 2026 7:07 PM

Marcus Corporation Director Allan H. Selig reported the acquisition of 4,174 shares of common stock through a restricted stock grant.

Summary

Allan H. Selig, a Director of The Marcus Corporation (MCS), acquired 4,174 shares of common stock.
The acquisition occurred on December 31, 2025, as a restricted stock grant with a price of $0 per share.
Following this transaction, Selig beneficially owns 63,924 shares of common stock directly.
The restricted stock vests 50% after the second anniversary and 100% after the fourth anniversary of the grant date.
Selig also holds several stock options granted under The Marcus Corporation 2004 Equity and Incentive Awards Plan, with various strike prices and expiration dates.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The acquisition of restricted stock by a director is generally a positive signal, indicating continued alignment of management interests with the company's long-term performance. The $0 price suggests it's a compensation grant, which is standard practice.

Positives

Director Allan H. Selig increased his direct beneficial ownership in The Marcus Corporation by 4,174 shares of common stock.
The acquisition was a restricted stock grant, aligning management interests with shareholder value.

Future Outlook

The restricted stock granted on December 31, 2025, is scheduled to vest 50% after its second anniversary and 100% after its fourth anniversary, indicating future equity ownership for the director.

Industry Context

Insider transactions, such as director stock grants, are common mechanisms for aligning the interests of company leadership with long-term shareholder value in the entertainment and hospitality industry, where The Marcus Corporation operates. These grants often form a significant part of executive compensation packages.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Increased alignment of a director's interests with shareholder value through equity ownership.

Next Steps

Vesting of 50% of the restricted stock after December 31, 2027 (2nd anniversary).
Vesting of the remaining 50% (100% total) of the restricted stock after December 31, 2029 (4th anniversary).

Key Dates

Date	Description
12/29/2016	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $31.55.
12/28/2017	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $27.20.
12/27/2018	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $38.51.
12/26/2019	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $32.60.
12/30/2021	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $17.95.
12/28/2022	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $14.25.
12/28/2023	Date exercisable for a stock option with a strike price of $14.69.
12/31/2025	Date of restricted stock grant acquisition.
01/05/2026	Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact.
12/29/2026	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $31.55.
12/28/2027	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $27.20.
12/27/2028	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $38.51.
12/26/2029	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $32.60.
12/30/2031	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $17.95.
12/29/2032	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $14.25.
12/28/2033	Expiration date for a stock option with a strike price of $14.69.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing reports a routine restricted stock grant to a director, which is a standard compensation practice aimed at aligning management incentives with long-term company performance. It does not provide new operational or financial performance data that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. The transaction itself is a neutral to slightly positive signal for long-term alignment, but not a catalyst for immediate action.

Keywords

Marcus Corporation, MCS, Allan H. Selig, Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock, Stock Grant, Director Ownership, Equity Incentive Plan

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