X0303 4 2010-06-02 0 0001333274 MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. MERC 0001182770 SHIELDS KENNETH A C/O SUITE 2840 650 WEST GEORGIA STREET VANCOUVER A1 V6B 4N8 BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2010-06-02 4 J 0 16000 0 A 134000 D Mr. Shields was granted 16,000 restricted shares of common stock by Mercer International Inc. ("Mercer") in connection with his role as independent Lead Director of Mercer. These shares vest and become non-forfeitable on June 2, 2011, unless a change in control of Mercer occurs prior to such date, in which case such shares vest immediately upon the occurrence of such change in control. Partially owned through a registered retired savings plan. /s/ Kenneth A. Shields 2010-06-02