Form 8-K
8-K — MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Accession: 0001193125-26-302437
Filed: 2026-07-14
Period: 2026-07-14
CIK: 0001333274
SIC: 2611 (PULP MILLS)
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 14, 2026
MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Washington
000-51826
47-0956945
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
Suite 1120, 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (604) 684-1099
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
MERC
NASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.
The information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Current Report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing,
On July 14, 2026, Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co. KG (“Mercer Torgau”), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercer International Inc. announced by press release that it is undertaking strategic actions designed to align its capacity and operational profile to current market conditions. These strategic actions involve initiatives to streamline its organization and processes, along with adjustments to its product portfolio. Mercer Torgau expects an initial reduction of approximately 100 contractor positions in July 2026 and an overall workforce reduction of approximately 350 positions. It announced that the strategic actions have commenced and are expected to be completed in stages, completing in or about the second quarter of 2027. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Forward Looking Statements
The preceding includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and is intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, Mercer Torgau’s proposed strategic actions and the expected impacts thereof. “Forward looking statements” involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “designed”, “will”, “believes”, “may”, “could” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s estimates and assumptions with respect to future events, which estimates are believed to be reasonable, though inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the highly cyclical nature of our business, raw material costs, our level of indebtedness, competition, foreign exchange and interest rate fluctuations, market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports. Mercer International Inc. assumes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co. KG Press Release dated July 14, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Date: July 14, 2026
By:
/s/ Richard Short
Richard Short
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
Mercer Torgau to Align Capacity and Operations with Current Market Conditions
Torgau, Germany, July 14, 2026 – Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co. KG (“Mercer Torgau“) announces strategic actions designed to
align its capacity and operational profile to current market conditions. These measures seek to improve efficiency and productivity with the goal of ensuring an economically viable future for the Torgau facility.
Like many industry participants, Mercer Torgau has been impacted by ongoing uncertainty in the global economy as well as heightened raw material and energy
costs.
These strategic actions involve initiatives to streamline Mercer Torgau’s organization and processes, along with adjustments to its product
portfolio. Among other things, Mercer Torgau’s production capacity and workforce structure will be realigned with market conditions. An initial reduction of approximately 100 contractor positions is expected in July 2026, and Mercer Torgau
expects an overall workforce reduction of approximately 350 positions. Strategic actions have commenced and are expected to be completed in stages, completing in or about the second quarter of 2027. Mercer Torgau is working with employee
representatives to coordinate and seek to complete the workforce reduction in a socially responsible manner.
Mercer Torgau remains committed to
maintaining strong, sustainable relationships with its regional stakeholders and continuing to deliver high-quality products to its customers. Dr. Carsten Merforth, Managing Director of Mercer Torgau, stated: “Mercer Torgau faces major
external market-related challenges. We have already taken comprehensive measures to enhance operations, including substantial investments made to modernize production facilities. While these measures have strengthened efficiencies at the mill, in
order to respond to ongoing market pressures, we have determined that these additional initiatives are now necessary to ensure sustainable future operations.”
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Dr. Merforth continued: “We are mindful of the importance the Torgau mill holds for regional
stakeholders, and how these decisions will impact our employees. We are managing this process responsibly and in coordination with employee representatives to mitigate that impact.”
About Mercer Torgau
Mercer Torgau is one of the
world’s largest manufacturers of EPAL pallets and a major employer in the region. Its manufacturing focuses on lumber for construction and packaging, pallets, planed wood products, wood pellets and briquettes, as well as products for
landscaping and gardening. The company also generates renewable electricity for its own production and feeds it into the public grid.
Note on
Forward-Looking Statements: This announcement contains forward-looking statements regarding Mercer Torgau’s proposed strategic action and the expected impacts thereof. Such plans are based on management’s current expectations. Actual
results may be impacted by various factors, including economic and market conditions and other factors beyond Mercer Torgau’s control. Mercer Torgau assumes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
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