Kellogg-affiliated entities boost Mercer (MERC) stake with 300,000-share open-market buys
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mercer International Inc. insider activity: Ten percent owner Peter R. Kellogg reported open-market purchases of Mercer International common stock through affiliated entities. Harco acquired 200,000 shares at $0.8811 per share on May 14, 2026 and 57,000 shares at $0.8773 per share on May 12, 2026, while E.G. Anderson Inc. acquired 43,000 shares at $0.8412 per share on May 12, 2026. Following these transactions, Harco held 1,257,000 shares indirectly, and Kellogg also reported substantial additional indirect and direct holdings across multiple entities.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 300,000 shares ($262,398)
Net Buy
18 txns
Insider
KELLOGG PETER R
Role
null
Bought
300,000 shs ($262K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 200,000 | $0.8811 | $176K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 43,000 | $0.8412 | $36K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 57,000 | $0.8773 | $50K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,257,000 shares (Indirect, Via Harco);
Common Stock — 965,929 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Harco purchase 1: 200,000 shares at $0.8811/share
Harco purchase 2: 57,000 shares at $0.8773/share
E.G. Anderson Inc. purchase: 43,000 shares at $0.8412/share
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8 metrics
Harco purchase 1
200,000 shares at $0.8811/share
Non-derivative open-market purchase on May 14, 2026, indirect via Harco
Harco purchase 2
57,000 shares at $0.8773/share
Non-derivative open-market purchase on May 12, 2026, indirect via Harco
E.G. Anderson Inc. purchase
43,000 shares at $0.8412/share
Non-derivative open-market purchase on May 12, 2026, indirect via E.G. Anderson Inc.
Harco holdings after trades
1,257,000 shares
Indirect Mercer common stock held via Harco after May 14, 2026 purchase
Direct common stock holding
965,929 shares
Direct Mercer common stock reported in holding entry dated May 12, 2026
IAT Insurance Co. Ltd. holding
13,475,000 shares
Indirect Mercer common stock held via IAT Insurance Co. Ltd.
Spouse holding
2,300,000 shares
Indirect Mercer common stock held via Spouse
Bermuda Partners holding
2,000,000 shares
Indirect Mercer common stock held via Bermuda Partners
Key Terms
open-market purchase, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, non-derivative, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
ten percent owner financial
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Peter R. Kellogg report for MERC?
Peter R. Kellogg reported open-market purchases of Mercer International common stock through affiliated entities. Harco bought 200,000 shares at $0.8811 and 57,000 shares at $0.8773 per share, while E.G. Anderson Inc. bought 43,000 shares at $0.8412 per share.
Are Peter R. Kellogg’s MERC holdings direct or through entities?
Most reported Mercer International holdings are indirect, held through entities such as Harco, E.G. Anderson Inc., IAT Insurance Co. Ltd., Bermuda Partners, and various trusts and foundations. The filing also lists a direct holding of 965,929 common shares in Kellogg’s name.
What other large indirect MERC positions are reported for Peter R. Kellogg?
The filing shows several large indirect positions, including 13,475,000 shares via IAT Insurance Co. Ltd., 2,300,000 shares via Spouse, 2,000,000 shares via Bermuda Partners, 1,360,000 shares via Non Marital PRK Trust, and 1,000,000 shares via the Peter and Cynthia Kellogg Foundation.