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): August 2, 2011
MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-51826
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47-0956945 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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Suite 2840, 650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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V6B 4N8 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (604) 684-1099
(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:
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On August 2, 2011 Mercer International Inc. (the “Company”) announced by press release that its
Board of Directors has authorized a repurchase program for up to $25 million of the Company’s
outstanding shares of common stock over the next 12 months, along with an equivalent reduction in
the Company’s long-term indebtedness over the same period. A copy of the Company’s press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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99.1
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Press Release dated August 2, 2011 |