Current Report
 

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): March 23, 2005

Mercer International Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
     
000-9409   91-6087550
 
(Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

14900 Interurban Avenue South, Suite 282, Seattle, WA 98168

(Address of Office)

(206) 674-4639

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 1.01   ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.

On March 23, 2005, Zellstoff Stendal GmbH (“Stendal”), our 63.6% owned subsidiary, delivered an acceptance certificate to the contractor of the Stendal mill and, as a result, has assumed responsibility for the operation of the mill, subject to the contractor’s warranty obligations. In connection with the acceptance of the Stendal mill, Stendal entered into an amendment and restatement agreement to the project financing facility agreement relating to the Stendal mill, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
99.1   Amendment and Restatement Agreement No. 1

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
         
         
         
    /s/ David M. Gandossi
   
    David M. Gandossi
    Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 28, 2005

 

 

MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.

FORM 8-K

EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
99.1   Amendment and Restatement Agreement No. 1