First Trust group (MACI) reports 240,001-share holding in Melar Acquisition Corp. I

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Trust Capital Management L.P., First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. and FTCS Sub GP LLC report their beneficial ownership of Melar Acquisition Corp. I Class A Ordinary Shares in this amended Schedule 13G filing. As of June 30, 2026, the group collectively held 240,001 Ordinary Shares, representing 2.51% of the outstanding class. The shares are held in client accounts advised by First Trust Capital Management L.P., which has authority to purchase, vote and dispose of the securities. First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. and FTCS Sub GP LLC are described as control persons of the adviser and may be deemed beneficial owners of the same shares, though they do not hold any shares for their own accounts. All three reporting persons have sole voting and dispositive power over the 240,001 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 240,001 shares Percent of class: 2.51% Sole voting power: 240,001 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 240,001 shares Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned as of June 30, 2026

Percent of class 2.51% Percentage of Melar Acquisition Corp. I Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding

Sole voting power 240,001 shares Shares over which the reporting persons have sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 240,001 shares Shares over which the reporting persons have sole power to dispose or direct disposition

CUSIP G6004G100 CUSIP number for Melar Acquisition Corp. I Class A Ordinary Shares

Reporting date June 30, 2026 Date as of which ownership of MACI shares is reported

Key Terms

beneficial owner, Investment Company Act of 1940, Schedule 13G, dispositive power, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial owner financial

"may thus be deemed the beneficial owner of any shares of the Issuer's Ordinary Shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Investment Company Act of 1940 financial

"an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 240,001.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

Joint Filing Statement regulatory

"Each of the Reporting Persons is a party to that certain Joint Filing Statement attached hereto"

FAQ

What ownership stake in MACI does First Trust report in this Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting group holds 240,001 Class A Ordinary Shares of Melar Acquisition Corp. I, representing 2.51% of the outstanding class as of June 30, 2026, all through client accounts advised by First Trust Capital Management L.P.

Who are the reporting persons in the MACI Schedule 13G/A amendment?

The reporting persons are First Trust Capital Management L.P., First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. and FTCS Sub GP LLC. They file jointly and may be deemed beneficial owners of the same 240,001 MACI Class A Ordinary Shares held in advised client accounts.

How much voting power over MACI shares does First Trust report?

The reporting persons disclose sole voting power over 240,001 shares of Melar Acquisition Corp. I and no shared voting power. They also report sole dispositive power over the same number of shares and no shared dispositive power.

Are the MACI shares owned directly by First Trust entities?

The 240,001 MACI shares are held in client accounts advised by First Trust Capital Management L.P. First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. and FTCS Sub GP LLC do not own any MACI Ordinary Shares for their own accounts but may be deemed control persons of the adviser.

What is the key date referenced in the MACI ownership disclosure by First Trust?

The reported ownership of 240,001 MACI Class A Ordinary Shares, equal to 2.51% of the class, is stated as of June 30, 2026. This date anchors the percentage and share count disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share ("Ordinary Shares")

(Title of Class of Securities)

G6004G100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G6004G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

First Trust Capital Management L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 240,001.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 240,001.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

240,001.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.51 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G6004G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

First Trust Capital Solutions L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 240,001.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 240,001.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

240,001.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.51 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G6004G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

FTCS Sub GP LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 240,001.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 240,001.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

240,001.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.51 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 143 WEST 72ND STREET, 4TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY,10023
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This Schedule 13G/A is being filed jointly First Trust Capital Management L.P. ("FTCM"), First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. ("FTCS") and FTCS Sub GP LLC ("Sub GP"). (1) FTCM, an investment adviser registered with the SEC that provides investment advisory services to, among others, (i) series of Investment Managers Series Trust II, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, specifically First Trust Multi-Strategy Fund and First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund, (ii) First Trust Alternative Opportunities Fund, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and (iii) Highland Capital Management Institutional Fund II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively, the "Client Accounts"). (2) FTCS, a Delaware limited partnership and control person of FTCM. (3) Sub GP, a Delaware limited liability company and control person of FTCM. Each of the persons identified herein is referred to as a "Reporting Person" and, collectively, as the "Reporting Persons." Each of the Reporting Persons is a party to that certain Joint Filing Statement attached hereto.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The principal business address of FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP is 225 W. Wacker Drive, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606.
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share ("Ordinary Shares")
(e)	CUSIP No.: G6004G100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: As investment adviser to the Client Accounts, FTCM has the authority to invest the funds of the Client Accounts in securities (including Ordinary Shares of Melar Acquisition Corp I (the "Issuer")) as well as the authority to purchase, vote and dispose of securities, and may thus be deemed the beneficial owner of any shares of the Issuer's Ordinary Shares held in the Client Accounts. As of June 30, 2026 FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP collectively owned 240,001 shares of the outstanding Ordinary Shares of the Issuer. FTCS and Sub GP may be deemed to control FTCM and therefore may be deemed to be beneficial owners of the Ordinary Shares reported in this Schedule 13G/A. No one individual controls FTCS or Sub GP. FTCS and Sub GP do not own any Ordinary Shares of the Issuer for their own accounts.
(b)	Percent of class: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 2.51%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 240,001
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 240,001
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. See Item 4.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

First Trust Capital Management L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:	Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/14/2026

First Trust Capital Solutions L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:	Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/14/2026

FTCS Sub GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:	Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/14/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Statement