Mercer holder Kellogg buys 419,743 MERC shares
Mercer International Inc. ten percent owner Peter R. Kellogg reported a series of open-market purchases of Common Stock in early June 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mercer International Inc. ten percent owner Peter R. Kellogg reported a series of open-market purchases of Common Stock in early June 2026. He bought a total of 419,743 shares at prices between about $0.79 and $0.93 per share.
Following these purchases, Kellogg directly owns 1,385,672 Common shares. He also reports substantial indirect holdings through various entities, including 13,475,000 shares held via IAT Insurance Co. Ltd. and other positions via partnerships, insurance companies, trusts, foundations, and his spouse.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 419,743 shares
Net Buy
30 txns
Insider
KELLOGG PETER R
Role
10% Owner
Bought
419,743 shs ($363K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 36,000 | $0.9306 | $34K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,210 | $0.9047 | $1K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 200 | $0.9085 | $181.70 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 14,031 | $0.91 | $13K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 136,000 | $0.8599 | $117K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 36,000 | $0.8243 | $30K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 23,637 | $0.7938 | $19K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 34,733 | $0.7984 | $28K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 36,000 | $0.8498 | $31K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 36,000 | $0.8894 | $32K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 1,047 | $0.9155 | $958.53 |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 16,000 | $0.8984 | $14K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 36,000 | $0.8992 | $32K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 2,731 | $0.8987 | $2K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 10,154 | $0.9094 | $9K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,385,672 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,957,000 shares (Indirect, Via Harco);
Common Stock — 253,000 shares (Indirect, Via E.G. Anderson Inc.);
Common Stock — 1,000,000 shares (Indirect, Via Peter and Cynthia Kellogg Foundation);
Common Stock — 1,360,000 shares (Indirect, Via Non Marital PRK Trust);
Common Stock — 2,300,000 shares (Indirect, Via Spouse);
Common Stock — 2,000,000 shares (Indirect, Via Bermuda Partners);
Common Stock — 10,000 shares (Indirect, Via Cardia Company Inc.);
Common Stock — 13,475,000 shares (Indirect, Via IAT Insurance Co. Ltd.);
Common Stock — 10,000 shares (Indirect, Via C. Kellogg & P Kellogg TTEE U/W Charles A Kirkland Trust);
Common Stock — 35,000 shares (Indirect, Via the Myth and Barnegat Restoration Society, Inc.);
Common Stock — 10,000 shares (Indirect, Via C. Kellogg & P Kellogg TTEE U/W Anne Kirkland Trust);
Common Stock — 100,000 shares (Indirect, Via Acceptance Casualty);
Common Stock — 225,000 shares (Indirect, Via Acceptance Indemnity);
Common Stock — 630,000 shares (Indirect, Via Wilshire);
Common Stock — 540,000 shares (Indirect, Via Transguard)
Key Figures
Total shares bought: 419,743 shares
Direct holdings after trades: 1,385,672 shares
Purchase price range: $0.7938–$0.9306 per share
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6 metrics
Total shares bought
419,743 shares
Open-market purchases in early June 2026
Direct holdings after trades
1,385,672 shares
Common Stock held directly after June 12, 2026
Purchase price range
$0.7938–$0.9306 per share
Individual trade prices disclosed for June 2026 buys
Largest single-day buy
136,000 shares at $0.8599
Open-market purchase on June 11, 2026
Indirect holding via IAT Insurance
13,475,000 shares
Common Stock held indirectly via IAT Insurance Co. Ltd.
Indirect holding via spouse
2,300,000 shares
Common Stock held indirectly via spouse
Key Terms
open-market purchase, ten percent owner, indirect ownership, Common Stock, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
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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""
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Peter R. Kellogg report for MERC in June 2026?
Peter R. Kellogg reported multiple open‑market purchases of Mercer International Common Stock in early June 2026, buying 419,743 shares total at prices around $0.79–$0.93 per share, according to his Form 4 filing.
What indirect holdings in Mercer (MERC) does Peter R. Kellogg report?
Beyond his direct shares, Kellogg reports large indirect holdings in Mercer through entities such as IAT Insurance Co. Ltd. (13,475,000 shares), Bermuda Partners, his spouse, several insurance companies, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities listed in the Form 4.
Is Peter R. Kellogg a ten percent owner of Mercer International (MERC)?
Yes. The Form 4 identifies Peter R. Kellogg as a ten percent owner of Mercer International Inc. This status reflects his combined direct and indirect holdings in the company’s Common Stock as disclosed in the filing.
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