X0609 4 2026-09-16 0 0002028707 Merlin, Inc. MRLN 0002117603 Carrithers Ryan Michael false 100 CAUSEWAY STREET 23RD FLOOR BOSTON MA 02114 0 1 0 0 CFO & Treasurer 0 Common stock 2026-09-16 4 F 0 1073 2.21 D 255343 D Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units on September 16, 2026. The price reported reflects the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on the vesting date, used solely to determine the number of shares withheld. /s/ Leslie R. Ravestein, Attorney-in-Fact 2026-09-18