Merlin and Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I Announce Definitive Agreement for $800 Million Business Combination to Propel AI in Aviation

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Aug 14, 2025

Merlin and <a href="https://laohu8.com/S/BACQU">Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I</a> Announce Definitive Agreement for $800 Million Business Combination to Propel AI in Aviation

Merlin, a leading developer of autonomous flight technology for defense applications, has announced a definitive business combination agreement with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I $(BAC)$, a SPAC backed by Inflection Point Asset Management. The transaction, valuing Merlin at $800 million pre-money, is expected to close in early 2026. It includes over $125 million in committed PIPE capital to accelerate Merlin's technology development and strategic acquisitions. The deal has received unanimous approval from both companies' Boards of Directors and awaits customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approval.

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