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Merlin Inc Common Stock Q1

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Merlin is an early-stage autonomous flight technology company. Commercial mechanism is weak: revenue is minimal, losses are large, and the contract ceiling is not yet realized revenue. The primary sector is aerospace/defense, but no immediate margin or supply chain impact. The company is pre-revenue with a long path to commercialization.

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  • Merlin reported Q1 2026 revenue of ~$1 million and GAAP net loss of ~$90 million.
  • Cash reserves increased to ~$183 million after a private placement.
  • Merlin is prime contractor for a U.S. Special Operations Command C-130J contract with a $105 million ceiling.
  • Company achieved two fully automated takeoffs on April 11 and April 21, 2026.
  • Product Condor targets large multi-crew aircraft in civil and defense markets.

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