Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
Welltower Inc (WELL)Air Global PLC (AIIR)Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II (BBCQ)
Meeting calendar
MRLN · Special meeting · Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Merlin Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
The extraordinary general meeting will consider three management-proposed items: (1) Name Change Proposal to rename the company to Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV and amend the Articles, (2) Article 50.5 Amendment Proposal to replace Article 50.5 with an IPO Redemption framework to facilitate a potential Business Combination, including redemption mechanics and timing, and (3) Adjournment Proposal to allow the meeting to be adjourned to solicit additional proxies if needed.
Market cap
$545M
1Y TSR
-35.0%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Sep 15, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Oct 21, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Name Change Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo approve, as a special resolution, the change of the Company’s name from 'Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I' to 'Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV' and an amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association/Articles to reflect the name change.
- 2
Article 50.5 Amendment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo approve, as a special resolution, an amendment to the Articles to delete current Article 50.5 and replace it with language enabling the IPO Redemption: a cash redemption option for Public Shares in connection with a vote on a proposed Business Combination, subject to limits (e.g., 15% cap without consent) and the possibility of extending the Election Deadline, and to permit redemption proceeds from the Trust Account.
- 3
Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo approve, as an ordinary resolution, the adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting to a later date or dates to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the Articles Amendment Proposals or if the Board determines more time is needed to effectuate them.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.7 yrs
Also a director at
Intuitive Machines Inc (LUNR)USA Rare Earth Inc (USAR)Inflection Point Acquisition Corp III (IPCX)Inflection Point Acquisition Corp VI (IPFX)Inflection Point Acquisition Corp V (IPEX)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Also a director at
Philip Morris International Inc (PM)F5 Inc (FFIV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
Willow Lane Acquisition Corp II (WLII)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II (BBCQ)
Kathy Savitt
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAILLIE GIFFORD CO | 2.1% | 2,016,289 | $15M |
| 2 | ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP | 0.4% | 343,847 | $3M |
| 3 | UBS Group AG | 0.2% | 240,089 | $2M |
| 4 | CONTINENTAL GENERAL INSURANCE CO | 0.2% | 239,872 | $2M |
| 5 | Diametric Capital, LP | 0.1% | 124,624 | $916K |
| 6 | Greenhaven Road Investment Management, L.P. | 0.1% | 108,233 | $796K |
| 7 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 0.1% | 78,709 | $579K |
| 8 | Alberta Investment Management Corp | 0.1% | 75,000 | $551K |
| 9 | MOORE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP | 0.1% | 75,000 | $551K |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.1% | 50,005 | $368K |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Merlin Inc 2025 special meeting?
- Merlin Inc (MRLN) holds its 2025 special shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Merlin Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Merlin Inc 2025 meeting is Monday, September 15, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Merlin Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Merlin Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Merlin Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Merlin Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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