RestructuringNov 3, 2026, 06:09 AM
Mercer International Restructures Debt, Secures $400M Capital Injection
AI Summary
Mercer International Inc. announced a comprehensive recapitalization agreement, supported by over 87% of its Senior Noteholders and a majority of its shareholders. The agreement will significantly reduce its debt by exchanging approximately $1.1 billion of Senior Notes for equity, while also providing $400 million in new capital through a fully backstopped rights offering. Existing shareholders will retain a stake, receiving 8.5% of the new common stock and 3.5% of new convertible preferred stock. The company expects to operate in the ordinary course throughout the process, which will be effectuated via a prepackaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Key Highlights
- Mercer International Inc. announces comprehensive recapitalization agreement with significant support from noteholders and shareholders.
- Approximately $1.1 billion of Senior Notes to be exchanged for equity, reducing debt by ~88%.
- Secures $400 million of new capital through a rights offering of new senior secured notes, fully backstopped.
- Existing shareholders to receive approximately 8.5% of new common stock and 3.5% of new convertible preferred stock.
- Restructuring support agreements signed with holders of over 87% of Senior Notes and a majority of common stock.
- Operations will continue in the ordinary course with no impact on customers, suppliers, and employees.
- Recapitalization to be implemented through a prepackaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for the parent company.
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