Companies / Merlin, Inc.
Merlin, Inc.
Nasdaq: BACQMRLNCIK 2028707NEW YORK, NY
Financials
Ownership
96.5M shares outstanding · as of May 13, 2026
Ownership
| Insiders | 15.47% | 14,928,122 |
| 10%+ / strategic | 7.93% | 7,652,144 |
| Institutions | 3.36% | 3,241,759 |
| Public float | 73.25% | 70,702,027 |
% of common shares outstanding (exact, from the latest cover-page filing). Institutions are quarterly 13F snapshots; insiders reflect current officers & directors.
Insiders 16
View all →| Insider | % of shares | Shares |
|---|---|---|
Matthew GeorgeCEOChief Executive Officer · Director | 15.43% | 14,890,622 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.10% owner | 3.37% | 3,251,388 |
Montelongo MichaelDirector | 0.04% | 37,500 |
Bleichroeder Sponsor 1 LLC10% owner | — | — |
Blitzer MichaelDirector | — | — |
Braithwaite Kenneth JohnDirector | — | — |
Brannon KelynDirector | — | — |
Carrithers Ryan MichaelCFO and Treasurer | — | — |
Combes Michel10% owner | — | — |
FR Capital Holdings, L.P.10% owner | — | — |
Institutional holders 11
View all →| Holder | Value | % of shares |
|---|---|---|
| $14.82M | 2.09% | |
| $4.05M | 0.74% | |
| $942.8K | 0.17% | |
| $921.4K | 0.17% | |
| $367.5K | 0.05% | |
| $367.5K | 0.05% | |
| $240.1K | 0.03% | |
| $225.6K | 0.03% | |
| $113.8K | 0.02% | |
| $14.1K | <0.01% |
Activity
Jun 30, 2026View all →
InsidersInstitutions
Who's accumulating and trimming this stock (13F).| Date | Actor | Action | Security | Value | Shares Δ | Position after | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 as of | BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO 13F manager | New | — | $14.82M | +2.0M | 2,016,289 2.09% of shares | medium |
| Q2 2026 as of | BlackRock, Inc. 13F manager | New | — | $4.05M | +712K | 711,898 0.74% of shares | low |
| Q2 2026 as of | State Street Corporation 13F manager | New | — | $942.8K | +166K | 165,700 0.17% of shares | low |
| Q2 2026 as of | LPL Financial LLC 13F manager | New | — | $921.4K | +162K | 161,930 0.17% of shares | low |
| Q1 2026 as of | Geode Capital Management, LLC 13F manager | New | — | $367.5K | +50K | 50,005 0.05% of shares | low |
| Q1 2026 as of | D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 13F manager | New | — | $367.5K | +50K | 50,000 0.05% of shares | low |
| Q1 2026 as of | Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University 13F manager | New | — | $240.1K | +33K | 32,668 0.03% of shares | low |
| Q1 2026 as of | Magnetar Financial LLC 13F manager | New | — | $225.6K | +31K | 30,688 0.03% of shares | low |
5%+ ownership events
Schedule 13D / 13G
| Filer | Stance | % of class |
|---|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | Passive13G/A | — |
| First Trust Alternative Opportunities Fund | Passive13G/A | — |
| Merus Global Investments, LLC | Passive13G/A | — |
| FR Capital Holdings, L.P. | Passive13G | — |
| SnowPoint Ventures, LP | Passive13G | — |
| Barclays PLC | Passive13G | — |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | Passive13G | — |
| Highbridge Capital Management, LLC | Passive13G | — |
Securities
via CUSIP / OpenFIGI
| Symbol | Type | CUSIP |
|---|---|---|
| BACQ | — | 590106100 |