AQR reports 3.44% stake in Melar Acquisition

AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC report beneficial ownership of Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman Class A ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC report beneficial ownership of Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman Class A ordinary shares. The group holds 135,133 shares, representing 3.44% of the Class A shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.

All three entities report shared voting and dispositive power over these 135,133 shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing confirms that the position represents 5 percent or less of the class, with AQR Capital Management, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 135,133 shares Percent of class: 3.44% Shared voting power: 135,133 shares +3 more

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Shares beneficially owned 135,133 shares Class A ordinary shares beneficially owned as reported in Item 4(a)

Percent of class 3.44% Percentage of Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman Class A shares as reported in Item 4(b)

Shared voting power 135,133 shares Shared power to vote or direct the vote for each AQR entity

Shared dispositive power 135,133 shares Shared power to dispose or direct disposition for each AQR entity

Ownership threshold status 5 percent or less Item 5 indicates ownership of 5 percent or less of the class

As-of date 06/30/2026 Date associated with the reported beneficial ownership

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 135,133"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared voting power financial

"6 | Shared Voting Power 135,133.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 135,133.00"

parent holding company financial

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

subsidiary financial

"AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC."

A subsidiary is a company that is controlled or owned by a larger company, known as the parent company. Think of it like a branch or division of a bigger organization; it operates separately but is ultimately guided by the parent. For investors, understanding subsidiaries helps clarify how a larger company is structured and where its resources and risks are concentrated.

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

AQR and related entities report beneficial ownership of 135,133 Class A shares of Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman, representing 3.44% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares as of June 30, 2026.

Which AQR entities are reporting ownership in Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACI)?

The reporting group includes AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, all organized in the United States, acting together regarding the disclosed MACI share position.

How many MACI shares does AQR have voting and dispositive power over?

The AQR entities report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over 135,133 Class A shares. They report no sole voting power and no sole dispositive power over Melar Acquisition Corp. I shares.

Is AQR’s ownership in MACI above or below 5% of the class?

AQR’s reported beneficial ownership of 3.44% of Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman Class A shares is explicitly identified as ownership of 5 percent or less of the class in the filing.

What is the relationship among the AQR entities holding MACI shares?

AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC, with the parties agreeing to file this report jointly.

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Available on EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 12:15 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 12:15 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Melar Acquisition Corp. I/Cayman

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share

(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

AQR Capital Management, 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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 135,133.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 135,133.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

135,133.00

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)

3.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G6004G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, 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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 135,133.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 135,133.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

135,133.00

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)

3.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G6004G100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Arbitrage, 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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 135,133.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 135,133.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

135,133.00

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)

3.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

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, NEW YORK 10023
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(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: 135,133
(b)	Percent of class: 3.44 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 135,133 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 135,133 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 135,133
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 135,133 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 135,133 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 135,133
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.
	Not Applicable
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(a) above.
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.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.