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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): October 9, 2000
MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Washington
(State of Incorporation)
0-9409 91-6087550
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Giesshubelstrasse 15, Zurich, Switzerland, 8045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
41 (1) 201 7710
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Mercer International Inc. will present investor relations material during
the week of October 9, 2000. The investor relations material is attached
hereto as Exhibit No. 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit(s).
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Mercer International Inc. investor relations
material.
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SIGNATURES
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ Jimmy S.H. Lee
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Jimmy S.H. Lee
Chairman
Date: October 9, 2000
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MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC.
FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Mercer International Inc. investor relations
material.
