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Sep 30, 2022
Mercer Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Mercer International Inc. reported third quarter earnings, with net income of $66.7 million and Operating EBITDA of $140.9 million, and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share.
Key Takeaways
Mercer International Inc. reported third quarter 2022 results with a net income of $66.7 million and Operating EBITDA of $140.9 million. The company's performance was driven by strong energy and pulp prices, favorable foreign exchange movements, and lower planned major maintenance. The acquisition of HIT Torgau mill expanded the company's lumber capacity and diversified its product offering.
Third quarter net income was $66.7 million and Operating EBITDA was $140.9 million.
Total revenues in the third quarter of 2022 increased by approximately 13% to $532.8 million from $469.7 million in the same quarter of 2021.
The company expanded its German solid wood business with the acquisition of HIT Torgau.
A quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share will be paid on December 29, 2022.
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Forward Guidance
Looking forward to the fourth quarter, the company expects pulp prices and demand to remain generally strong with some modest price declines. Lumber demand and prices are expected to be generally similar to the third quarter. Strong energy demand and prices in Germany are expected to continue.
Positive Outlook
- Pulp prices and demand are expected to remain generally strong.
- The company believes it is well positioned to enhance value for its stakeholders.
- Strong energy demand and prices in Germany are expected to continue.
- Integration of HIT Torgau mill is underway, with an estimated $16 million of annual synergies identified.
- The company maintains property and business interruption insurance for the Stendal mill.
Challenges Ahead
- Modest price declines in pulp are expected as a result of inflationary pressures negatively impacting paper demand.
- Lumber demand and prices are expected to be generally similar to the third quarter due to continued economic uncertainty.
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