Executive Chairman Jimmy Lee steps down for health; McCartney Interim Chairman

MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Jimmy Lee resigns as Executive Chairman and director for personal health reasons, effective Feb 26, 2024.
Lee appointed Chairman Emeritus; William McCartney (formerly lead director) named Interim Chairman.
Lee was CEO from 1992-2015 and Executive Chairman thereafter, leading Mercer's global expansion.
Board revised governance to provide for an independent Chairman moving forward.

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Role change (interim)

William McCartney

Interim Chairman

MERC · MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Effective: 2024-02-26
Filed: February 27, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

William McCartney, who previously served as the lead director of the board of directors of the Company, was appointed as Interim Chairman of the Company.

Role change (interim)

Jimmy Lee

Chairman Emeritus

MERC · MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Effective: 2024-02-26
Successor: William McCartney
Filed: February 27, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

Jimmy Lee is stepping down as Executive Chairman and director of the Company for personal health reasons, and was appointed Chairman Emeritus of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

William McCartney was appointed as Interim Chairman at MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chairman

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William McCartney, who previously served as the lead director of the board of directors of the Company, was appointed as Interim Chairman of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jimmy Lee changed role as Chairman Emeritus at MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC..

Action: stepped down
Role: Chairman Emeritus

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Jimmy Lee is stepping down as Executive Chairman and director of the Company for personal health reasons, and was appointed Chairman Emeritus of the Company.

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