Mercer (MERC) director Linda Welty awarded 25,000 deferred stock units for 2026–2027 board term
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WELTY LINDA J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Mercer International Inc. director Linda J. Welty received a grant of 25,000 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs). These DSUs were issued under Mercer’s non-employee director compensation program and Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan for the board term starting June 1, 2026 and ending at the 2027 annual general meeting (AGM).
Each DSU represents the right to receive one share of Mercer common stock and related dividend equivalents after she ceases to be a director, unless further deferred. The DSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of the 2027 AGM. Following this award, Welty directly holds 85,181 DSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
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Insider
WELTY LINDA J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 85,181 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents deferred stock units ("DSUs") issued by Mercer International Inc. ("Mercer) as a grant to the Reporting Person under Mercer's non-employee director compensation program and Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan in respect of the board term commencing June 1, 2026 and ending at its next regularly scheduled annual general meeting in 2027 (the "2027 AGM"). Each DSU vests on the earlier of the one year anniversary of the grant date or the date of the 2027 AGM and represents the right to receive one share of Mercer's common stock and dividend equivalents after the Reporting Person ceases to be a director of Mercer, unless deferred in accordance with its terms.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 25,000 units
DSUs after transaction: 85,181 units
Board term covered: June 1, 2026–2027 AGM
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Deferred Stock Units granted
25,000 units
Grant to director for board term commencing June 1, 2026
DSUs after transaction
85,181 units
Total Deferred Stock Units directly held following grant
Board term covered
June 1, 2026–2027 AGM
Service period to which the DSU grant relates
Vesting trigger
Earlier of 1 year or 2027 AGM
Vesting schedule for the 25,000 DSUs
Underlying common shares
25,000 shares
Each DSU corresponds to one Mercer common share
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, non-employee director compensation program, Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, annual general meeting, +1 more
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Deferred Stock Units financial
"Represents deferred stock units ("DSUs") issued by Mercer International Inc."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
non-employee director compensation program financial
"as a grant to the Reporting Person under Mercer's non-employee director compensation program"
Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"under Mercer's ... Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan"
annual general meeting financial
"ending at its next regularly scheduled annual general meeting in 2027"
dividend equivalents financial
"represents the right to receive one share of Mercer's common stock and dividend equivalents"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did MERC director Linda Welty report on this Form 4?
Linda J. Welty reported receiving 25,000 Deferred Stock Units from Mercer International Inc. The grant relates to her non-employee director compensation for the board term beginning June 1, 2026 and ending at the 2027 annual general meeting.
How many Mercer (MERC) Deferred Stock Units does Linda Welty hold after this grant?
After the 25,000-unit grant, Linda J. Welty holds 85,181 Deferred Stock Units. These DSUs are derivative interests that each correspond to one share of Mercer International common stock, subject to the plan’s vesting and settlement conditions.
When do Linda Welty’s newly granted MERC Deferred Stock Units vest?
The 25,000 Deferred Stock Units vest on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the date of Mercer’s 2027 annual general meeting. This schedule aligns vesting with her non-employee director board service term under the company’s compensation program.
What does each Deferred Stock Unit represent for Mercer (MERC) director compensation?
Each Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Mercer International common stock plus dividend equivalents. Payment occurs after the director ceases to serve on the board, unless the director further defers settlement according to the plan’s terms.
Under which plan were Linda Welty’s MERC Deferred Stock Units granted?
The 25,000 Deferred Stock Units were granted under Mercer International’s non-employee director compensation program and its Amended and Restated 2022 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan governs the terms, vesting, and settlement features for director equity-based awards.