Mercer skips $25.8M interest payment on 12.875% 2028 notes amid advanced recapitalization talks

MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.

Special committee of independent directors in advanced discussions with an ad hoc holder group holding >75% of the 12.875% Senior Notes due 2028 and 5.125% Senior Notes due 2029.
Company did not make the ~$25.8M interest payment due October 1, 2026 on the 2028 Notes, electing the 30-day grace period; use of the grace period is not an event of default.
Proposed Transaction would deliver a significant capital infusion, a meaningful reduction in funded debt and interest expense, address upcoming maturities and enhance liquidity.
No definitive agreement with the Ad Hoc Group or other noteholders has been reached; timing and terms remain uncertain, though an announcement is expected in the near term.
Pulp, lumber and mass timber operations continue in the ordinary course, with suppliers, contractors and employees being paid as normal.

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