Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Exits Position in Merlin, Inc. (BACQ)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC filed a Schedule 13G/A on May 15, 2026, indicating that they no longer hold a reportable position in Merlin, Inc. (ticker: BACQ). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the filers reported owning 0 shares of Class A ordinary shares, representing 0.0% of the class. This amendment follows a previous filing and confirms that the reporting persons have ceased to be beneficial owners of more than five percent of the issuer's securities. The filing was made jointly by the parent holding company and its broker-dealer subsidiary. The securities were previously held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Both entities have certified that the shares reported reflect the disaggregated operating units of Goldman Sachs in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538.