Stock Symbol: MVL

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Business Description
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a character-based entertainment company operating in both domestic and international markets, with a proprietary library of over 4,700 characters. The Company's library of characters includes Spider-Man, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, Blade, Man-Thing, Daredevil, Elektra, The Punisher, Captain America, The Fantastic Four (including Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Invisible Woman and The Thing), Namor, Luke Cage, Black Widow, DeathLok, Thor, Silver Surfer, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Ghost Rider. Marvel's business is divided into three operating segments. The licensing segment (Marvel Licensing) licenses the Company's characters for use in a variety of products, including toys, electronic games, apparel, accessories, footwear, collectibles and novelties. The publishing segment (Marvel Publishing) is engaged in the publication of Marvel comic books. Toy Biz designs, develops, markets and distributes a limited line of toys to the worldwide marketplace.

Financial Information
For the nine months ended 9/30/04, revenues increased 58% to $413 million. Net income applicable to Com. decreased 31% to $94.8 million. Results reflect increased licensing revenues, offset by increased interest expenses.