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Changes in Beneficial Ownership · 4

Merlin, Inc.

Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Filed Sep 18, 2026Accepted Sep 18, 2026, 4:33 PM EDTFiling CIK 2028707Accession 0001628280-26-062747
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Filing details

Report period
2026-09-16
Issuer
Merlin, Inc.
Issuer CIK
0002028707
Trading symbol
MRLN

Reporting owner 1

Name
BLITZER MICHAEL
Reporting owner CIK
0001458423
Relationship
Director
Address
100 CAUSEWAY STREET, 23RD FLOOR, BOSTON, MA, 02114

Non-derivative transactions

Non-derivative transactions · 1 reported row
SecurityTransaction dateCodeAmountA / DPrice (USD)Owned afterOwnership
Common stock2026-09-16J · Form 4[F1]262,500A[F1]300,000D
Table key
J · Form 4
Other acquisition or disposition; see explanation
A
Acquired
D
Direct

Footnotes

F1
On September 16, 2026, Bleichroeder Sponsor 1 LLC (the "Sponsor") distributed an aggregate of 8,333,333 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share of the Issuer ("Common Stock") to its members as a pro rata distribution for no consideration in accordance with the terms of the Sponsor's limited liability company agreement. 262,500 shares of Common Stock were distributed to Michael Blitzer on such basis.↩ 1↩ 2

Signature 1

Signed
/s/ Leslie R. Ravestein, Attorney-in-Fact
Date
2026-09-18

Company context

Merlin is an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight. Through a first-principles approach, the company is redefining what’s possible across aviation, aerospace, and defense with the goal of delivering full-stack autonomy for any aircraft, military or civilian, from takeoff to touchdown. The Merlin Pilot system powers a growing range of aircraft and mission profiles, proven through hundreds of autonomous flights from test facilities across the globe. With $100M+ total in IDIQ contract ceiling value under its C-130J autonomy program with USSOCOM, Merlin is advancing American leadership in autonomous aviation by helping to solve national security challenges through safe, reliable autonomy. To learn more, visit www.merlinlabs.com or follow us on X @merlinaero.

Current securities

Historical securities (4)

Recent company filings

  1. 424B3 filingOct 27, 2026
  2. 424B3 filingOct 27, 2026
  3. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory ArrangementsOct 27, 2026
  4. 4 filingSep 18, 2026
  5. SCHEDULE 13G/A - filed by FR Capital Holdings, L.P. regarding Merlin, Inc.Sep 18, 2026

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