First Trust reveals 8.94% stake in MACIW – 1.43M shares disclosed

Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G shows that First Trust Capital Management L.P.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G shows that First Trust Capital Management L.P. ("FTCM") and its control persons, First Trust Capital Solutions L.P. and FTCS Sub GP LLC, beneficially own 1,429,900 Class A Ordinary Shares of Melar Acquisition Corp. I (CUSIP G6004G100) as of 30 Jun 2025. The holding equals 8.94 % of the outstanding class, crossing the SEC’s 5 % reporting threshold. FTCM, a registered investment adviser, manages the shares on behalf of multiple client accounts and retains sole voting and dispositive power over the entire stake; the affiliated entities are deemed owners solely through their control of FTCM and do not hold shares directly. The filing, made under Rule 13d-1, certifies the position was acquired in the ordinary course of business and is not intended to influence control of the issuer. No other party is entitled to dividends or sale proceeds, and the Reporting Persons disclaim membership in a group. The disclosure signals a sizeable passive institutional position in Melar Acquisition Corp. I ahead of any potential business-combination activity.

Positive

• Institutional validation: First Trust’s 8.94 % passive stake introduces a well-known asset manager to the share register, potentially enhancing market confidence and liquidity.

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• None.

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TL;DR – First Trust now owns ~9 % of Melar Acquisition, a passive but sizeable stake; limited immediate impact.

The 13G/A reveals that FTCM and its control entities control 1.43 million shares, or 8.94 % of Melar’s Class A stock. Because the filing is on Schedule 13G rather than 13D, the investors certify they are passive and not pursuing control, which reduces the probability of activist pressure. Nevertheless, the near-9 % holding is meaningful for a SPAC-stage company with a typically tight public float, potentially improving trading liquidity and signalling institutional validation. No price-sensitive terms, purchase dates or cost basis are provided, and there is no indication of additional financing or business-combination insight. Overall impact to valuation or strategy is modest; the disclosure mainly satisfies regulatory requirements and informs other shareholders of the new ownership structure.

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How many Melar Acquisition Corp. I shares does First Trust own?

First Trust and its affiliates report 1,429,900 Class A Ordinary Shares.

What percentage of MACIW’s outstanding shares is held by First Trust?

The filing states the stake equals 8.94 % of the class.

Is First Trust’s position activist or passive?

It is filed on Schedule 13G, indicating a passive investment with no intent to influence control.

Who are the reporting entities in the 13G/A?

First Trust Capital Management L.P., First Trust Capital Solutions L.P., and FTCS Sub GP LLC.

Why was the Schedule 13G/A filed on 7 Aug 2025?

Because First Trust’s ownership exceeded the 5 % threshold as of 30 Jun 2025, triggering the filing requirement.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/07/2025 - 11:37 AM 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 ("Ordinary Shares")

(Title of Class of Securities)

G6004G100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,429,900.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,429,900.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,429,900.00

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)

8.94 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,429,900.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,429,900.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,429,900.00

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)

8.94 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,429,900.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,429,900.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,429,900.00

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)

8.94 %

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 by 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 Agreement 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/Cayman ("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, 2025 FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP collectively owned 1,429,900 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: 8.94
(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: 1,429,900
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 1,429,900
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: FTCM, FTCS and Sub GP: 0.00
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:	Chad Eisenberg/Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/07/2025

First Trust Capital Solutions L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:	Chad Eisenberg/Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/07/2025

FTCS Sub GP LLC

Signature:	/s/ Chad Eisenberg
Name/Title:	Chad Eisenberg/Chief Operating Officer
Date:	08/07/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement