---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-237816"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MERC"
cik: "0001333274"
company_name: "MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC."
filed_at: "2023-09-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T11:50:24.190468+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mercer International prices $200M senior notes at 12.875% due 2028

## Summary
- $200M aggregate principal of 12.875% senior notes due Oct 1, 2028 issued at par.
- Net proceeds to repay Canadian revolver borrowings and for working capital and capital projects.
- Offering expected to close on or about September 21, 2023.
- Notes sold in private placement under Rule 144A/Regulation S.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-237816
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MERC
- cik: 0001333274
- company_name: MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
- filed_at: 2023-09-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1333274/000119312523237816/0001193125-23-237816-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1333274/000119312523237816/d532844d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-23-237816.txt

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