Mercer International : is proud to announce that Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been selected as a 2019 Alberta top employer

FOR: APPROVED BY:Mercer International Inc. David M. Gandossi, FCPA, FCA President & CEO 604-684-1099

David K. Ure, CPA, CGA Senior VP Finance, CFO & Secretary 604-684-1099

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT

MERCER PEACE RIVER PULP LTD. HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A 2019 ALBERTA TOP EMPLOYER

VANCOUVER, BC, February 26, 2019 Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) is proud to announce that Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. has been recognized as one of the top 75 employers in Alberta. "This recognition is a reflection of the exceptional performance of the organization and its team members," stated Mercer President and CEO, David Gandossi. Mr. Gandossi continued "Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. is a workforce that not only leads the industry with the highest standards in health and safety and performance management, but it exemplifies how to do so consistently."

"At Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd., we cultivate an environment where our people can grow and thrive as we pursue our vision of excellence," said Shawn Elliott, Mill Manager at Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. "This recognition is a testament to our commitment to being a different kind of company - in how we serve our stakeholders, as well as how we treat our team members. Being recognized as a top employer is a source of pride for everyone at Mercer."

Alberta's Top Employers recognizes leading organizations who demonstrate strong performance along with the ability to attract and retain high‐performing talent. In compiling the list, Canada's Top considers eight criteria: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward‐thinking programs.

Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. takes seriously our responsibility to manage the forest entrusted into our care, where we harvest and source our fibre, while also supporting our local economies. We embrace strong environmental and ecosystem‐based forest management practices, and have secured strong collaborations with First Nations, Metis Settlements and other stakeholders.

Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products manufacturing company with operations in Germany, Canada, and Australia with a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of NBSK pulp and 550 million fbm of softwood lumber. To obtain further information on the company, please visit its web site athttp://www.mercerint.com.

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