Mercer International Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Mercer International's CEO is Juan Bueno, appointed in May 2022, has a tenure of 3.5 years. total yearly compensation is $2.95M, comprised of 25.5% salary and 74.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth $136.87K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 4.8 years respectively.
Key information
Juan Bueno
Chief executive officer
US$3.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 25.52% |
| CEO tenure | 3.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 3.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Does Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 31
Mercer Trades For A Price Because Its Financial Risk Is Real And Near
Oct 18Is Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) A Risky Investment?
Jul 18Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
May 30Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
May 13Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 27% Slump
Apr 22Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?
Apr 02Investors Appear Satisfied With Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Prospects As Shares Rocket 27%
Feb 27Mercer International: Knock On Wood, This Will Likely Be A Winner
Dec 26Health Check: How Prudently Does Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Use Debt?
Dec 19Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Nov 04Is Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Worth US$6.2 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Oct 23Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Even After 27% Share Price Boost
Oct 05Mercer: Compelling Buy, With Strong Insider Buying And Favorable Price Action
Sep 22Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 15US$8.63: That's What Analysts Think Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Aug 12There's Reason For Concern Over Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Price
Aug 02Mercer International: Rising Pulp Prices Could Help Price The Stock Higher (Technical Analysis)
May 21Is It Time To Consider Buying Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)?
May 21A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC)
Apr 17Mercer International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MERC) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Mar 07Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Feb 27Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Jan 19Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075
Dec 14Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Nov 06Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Oct 14Mercer International's (NASDAQ:MERC) Dividend Will Be $0.075
Sep 05Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 22Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
Aug 08At US$8.31, Is It Time To Put Mercer International Inc. (NASDAQ:MERC) On Your Watch List?
Jul 24Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Jun 19CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$172m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$109m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$91m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$753k | -US$85m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$189m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$197m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$228m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$726k | -US$242m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$135m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$42m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$128m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$450k | US$247m |
Compensation vs Market: Juan's total compensation ($USD2.95M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD586.75K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Juan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Juan Bueno (57 yo)
Mr. Juan Carlos Bueno, M.Sc. (Industrial Eng.), joined Mercer International Inc. as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director in May 01, 2022. He has served as an Executive Vice President of Biomate...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 3.5yrs | US$2.95m | 0.11% $ 136.9k | |
| EVP, CFO | 2.4yrs | US$999.40k | 0.077% $ 93.0k | |
| Senior Vice President of Innovation & Government Relations | 2.8yrs | US$956.46k | 0.11% $ 133.5k | |
| Chief Operating Officer of Pulp Products | 3.3yrs | US$1.22m | 0.062% $ 74.8k | |
| Chief Operating Officer of Wood Products | 8.6yrs | US$1.00m | 0.034% $ 41.0k | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 10.3yrs | US$1.88m | 2.95% $ 3.6m | |
| Chief Information Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.8yrs | US$930.40k | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Product Sourcing | 3.8yrs | no data | 0.052% $ 63.4k | |
| Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior VP of Canadian Pulp Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Mercer Celgar | 1yr | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: MERC's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 3.5yrs | US$2.95m | 0.11% $ 136.9k | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 1.8yrs | US$1.88m | 2.95% $ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | US$200.00k | 0.090% $ 108.4k | |
| Independent Director | 4.8yrs | US$180.00k | 0.018% $ 21.8k | |
| Independent Director | 7.4yrs | US$200.00k | 0.054% $ 65.7k | |
| Independent Chairman | 22.8yrs | US$315.00k | 0.17% $ 205.7k | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$180.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 14.4yrs | US$205.00k | 0.16% $ 196.3k | |
| Independent Director | 4.8yrs | US$180.00k | 0.021% $ 24.9k | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | US$200.00k | 0.11% $ 134.7k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: MERC's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/11/28 17:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Mercer International Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Stephen Atkinson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Neal Gilmer | Canaccord Genuity |
| Hamir Patel | CIBC Capital Markets |