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Merlin, Inc. filings document the company’s securities registrations, material-event reports, governance matters, capital structure, and operating disclosures as a public aerospace and defense technology issuer. Registration statements and related disclosures cover common stock, warrants, risk factors, business descriptions, and the company’s autonomous flight software operations.
Merlin’s 8-K filings cover material agreements, shareholder voting matters, SPAC and security-structure disclosures, financing activity, and operating and financial results. Because the company became public through a completed business combination, its filing record also includes disclosure categories tied to SPAC-combination history, public-company governance, and post-combination capital structure.
Carrithers Ryan Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. reported that CFO & Treasurer Ryan Michael Carrithers received new equity compensation. He was granted 256,416 shares tied to restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, along with 806,393 stock options exercisable at $6.64 per share.
The RSUs vest in staggered schedules beginning on September 16, 2026 and March 16, 2027, while the options vest 25% on October 14, 2026 and monthly thereafter until fully vested, and expire on May 20, 2036. After these awards, he holds 256,416 common shares and 806,393 options directly.
Carrithers Ryan Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. reported that CFO & Treasurer Ryan Michael Carrithers received new equity compensation. He was granted 256,416 shares tied to restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, along with 806,393 stock options exercisable at $6.64 per share.
The RSUs vest in staggered schedules beginning on September 16, 2026 and March 16, 2027, while the options vest 25% on October 14, 2026 and monthly thereafter until fully vested, and expire on May 20, 2036. After these awards, he holds 256,416 common shares and 806,393 options directly.
Braithwaite Kenneth John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Kenneth John Braithwaite received an equity award of 37,500 restricted stock units (RSUs). The grant consists of 20,000 RSUs vesting in four equal installments every six months starting on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs vesting in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU represents a right to one share of common stock and does not require a purchase price.
Braithwaite Kenneth John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Kenneth John Braithwaite received an equity award of 37,500 restricted stock units (RSUs). The grant consists of 20,000 RSUs vesting in four equal installments every six months starting on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs vesting in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU represents a right to one share of common stock and does not require a purchase price.
Smith Robert Hanson reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. reported that director Smith Robert Hanson received an equity award in the form of 37,500 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation rather than a market purchase.
According to the footnote, this grant consists of 20,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and an additional 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire. Following this award, Hanson directly holds 37,500 shares.
Smith Robert Hanson reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. reported that director Smith Robert Hanson received an equity award in the form of 37,500 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation rather than a market purchase.
According to the footnote, this grant consists of 20,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and an additional 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire. Following this award, Hanson directly holds 37,500 shares.
BRANNON KELYN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Kelyn Brannon received an equity award covering 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The grant includes 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. After this award, Brannon holds 37,500 shares or RSUs directly.
BRANNON KELYN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Kelyn Brannon received an equity award covering 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The grant includes 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. After this award, Brannon holds 37,500 shares or RSUs directly.
BLITZER MICHAEL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Michael Blitzer received an equity grant of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cash cost. Following this award, he holds 37,500 shares directly. The grant consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.
BLITZER MICHAEL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Michael Blitzer received an equity grant of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cash cost. Following this award, he holds 37,500 shares directly. The grant consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.
Montelongo Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Michael Montelongo reported receiving an equity award of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months starting on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.
Montelongo Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Merlin, Inc. director Michael Montelongo reported receiving an equity award of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months starting on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.
Merlin, Inc. reported that Chief Revenue Officer Mark Rawlins Brunner received a grant of 225,904 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open‑market purchase.
According to the footnote, these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 7, 2027, and each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting. Following this award, Brunner’s direct holdings reported in this filing total 225,904 shares.
Merlin, Inc. reported that Chief Revenue Officer Mark Rawlins Brunner received a grant of 225,904 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open‑market purchase.
According to the footnote, these RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 7, 2027, and each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting. Following this award, Brunner’s direct holdings reported in this filing total 225,904 shares.
Merlin, Inc. director Carolyn Trabuco reported receiving an equity award of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). This is a compensation grant, not a market purchase, so no cash changed hands.
The award consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock when it vests, and the RSUs do not expire. After this award, Trabuco holds 37,500 shares-related units directly.
Merlin, Inc. director Carolyn Trabuco reported receiving an equity award of 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). This is a compensation grant, not a market purchase, so no cash changed hands.
The award consists of 20,000 RSUs that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026, and 17,500 RSUs that vest in full on the earlier of March 16, 2027 or one day before Merlin’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock when it vests, and the RSUs do not expire. After this award, Trabuco holds 37,500 shares-related units directly.
Merlin, Inc. reported a new equity compensation grant to its CLO and Secretary, Leslie Renee Ravestein. She received 199,036 shares of common stock as awards, including restricted stock units that convert into shares over time. Following the grants, she directly holds 199,036 common shares and 205,475 stock options.
The award includes 184,036 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, and 15,000 restricted stock units that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026. In addition, she was granted stock options for 205,475 shares at an exercise price of $6.64 per share, vesting 25% on November 12, 2026 with the remainder vesting in 36 substantially equal monthly installments until their expiration on May 20, 2036.
Merlin, Inc. reported a new equity compensation grant to its CLO and Secretary, Leslie Renee Ravestein. She received 199,036 shares of common stock as awards, including restricted stock units that convert into shares over time. Following the grants, she directly holds 199,036 common shares and 205,475 stock options.
The award includes 184,036 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, and 15,000 restricted stock units that vest in four equal installments every six months beginning on September 16, 2026. In addition, she was granted stock options for 205,475 shares at an exercise price of $6.64 per share, vesting 25% on November 12, 2026 with the remainder vesting in 36 substantially equal monthly installments until their expiration on May 20, 2036.
Merlin, Inc. Chief Executive Officer George Matthew Spencer reported an equity award of 531,807 shares of common stock-equivalent units. The filing describes this as a grant/award acquisition, with no cash price per share shown and direct ownership reported after the transaction of 15,422,429 shares.
The award consists of restricted stock units that convert into common stock over time. According to the footnote, 451,807 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, 20,000 RSUs vest in four equal six‑month installments beginning on September 16, 2026, and 60,000 RSUs vest in full on March 16, 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.
Merlin, Inc. Chief Executive Officer George Matthew Spencer reported an equity award of 531,807 shares of common stock-equivalent units. The filing describes this as a grant/award acquisition, with no cash price per share shown and direct ownership reported after the transaction of 15,422,429 shares.
The award consists of restricted stock units that convert into common stock over time. According to the footnote, 451,807 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, 20,000 RSUs vest in four equal six‑month installments beginning on September 16, 2026, and 60,000 RSUs vest in full on March 16, 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, and the RSUs do not expire.