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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-21-013226
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SC 13D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210525
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210525
GROUP MEMBERS:		STEPHEN M. MERRICK

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Yunhong CTI Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001042187
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED RUBBER PRODUCTS, NEC [3060]
		IRS NUMBER:				362848943
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-53657
		FILM NUMBER:		21958925

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8473821000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		22160 N PEPPER RD
		CITY:			BARRINGTON
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60010

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CTI INDUSTRIES CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970710

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Merrick Company, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001447567
		IRS NUMBER:				208962249
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		502 N. PLUM GROVE ROAD
		CITY:			PALATINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		847-358-7060

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		502 N. PLUM GROVE ROAD
		CITY:			PALATINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60067
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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><b>Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;">COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;">125961 30 0</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;">Jennifer Connerty, Chief Financial Officer</p>

<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;">22160 N. Pepper Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010 (847) 382-1000</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-align: center;">May 21, 2021</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;margin:0pt;">If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Section 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ' 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g) check the following box &#9633;.</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;margin:0pt;">Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the Schedule, including all exhibits. See ' 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;margin:0pt;">*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosure provided in a prior cover page.</p>

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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;margin:0pt;">The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be &#8220;filed&#8221; for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&#8220;Act&#8221;) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).</p>

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			<td style="width: 50%;"><b>CUSIP No.</b>&nbsp;<b> 125961 30 0</b></td>
			<td style="width: 50%; text-align: right;"><b>13D</b></td>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Stephen M. Merrick and The Merrick Company</p>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP<sup style="vertical-align:top;line-height:120%;font-size:pt">*</sup> (a) &#9633; (b) &#9633;</p>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">PF</p>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) &#9633;</p>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">United States</p>
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			<td style="width: 5%; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">7</td>
			<td style="width: 75%; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">SOLE VOTING POWER</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 75%; padding-left: 36pt;">Less than 5% of Common Stock</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 75%; padding-left: 36pt;">None</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 5%;">9</td>
			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 75%;">SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 75%; padding-left: 36pt;">Less than 5% of Common Stock</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 5%;">10</td>
			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 75%;">SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER</td>
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			<td style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 5%;">&nbsp;</td>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON</p>
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			<p style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: left; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Less than 5% of Common Stock</p>
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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">This Statement relates to shares of Common Stock (&#8220;Common Stock&#8221;) of Yunhong CTI Ltd. (formerly known as CTI Industries Corporation) (the &#8220;Company&#8221;). The Company&#8217;s principal executive offices are located at 22160 N. Pepper Road, Barrington, IL 60010.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">This Statement is filed by Stephen M. Merrick and the Merrick Company, an Illinois limited liability company, its business address is 800 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Stephen M. Merrick is the manager of The Merrick Company. The address of the Company&#8217;s principal executive offices is 22160 N. Pepper Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Mr. Merrick is a citizen of the United States of America.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">During the past five years, Mr. Merrick has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), nor has Mr. Merrick or The Merrick Company been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">Neither Stephen M. Merrick nor the Merrick Company purchased any shares of Common Stock in the Company in 2020. As of the date of this statement, no arrangements with third parties have been made with respect to financing the acquisition of additional shares.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">In February, 2021, Stephen M. Merrick and the Merrick Company have sold shares of Common Stock previously owned by them resulting in holdings of less than 5%.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">Under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Stephen M. Merrick and the Merrick Company own less than 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Company.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">During the past 60 days, neither Stephen M. Merrick nor the Merrick Company purchased any shares of Common Stock of the Company.</p>

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<p style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; margin: 0pt; text-indent: 54pt;">Neither Stephen M. Merrick nor the Merrick Company is a party to any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with any other person with respect to shares of Common Stock, including but not limited to transfer or voting of any of the securities, finder&#8217;s fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangement, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, divisions of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies.</p>

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