Matthew George Acquires 17.7% Stake in Merlin, Inc. Following Business Combination

Matthew George, through a business combination involving Merlin, Inc. (formerly Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV) and Legacy Merlin, has acquired beneficial ownership of 14,890,622 shares of Merlin, Inc. Common Stock. This represents approximately 17.7% of the Issuer's outstanding shares. The transaction, which closed on March 16, 2026, involved a merger where Legacy Merlin survived as a subsidiary of Merlin, Inc. George also entered into a registration rights agreement and a lock-up agreement. The lock-up agreement restricts the sale, pledging, or other disposition of his shares for six months post-closing, with certain exceptions. George, who is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and a director of Merlin, Inc., intends to continuously review his investment and may consider various strategic actions regarding the Issuer's business, operations, and securities.