Barclays PLC Discloses New 5.75% Passive Stake in Mercer International Inc. (MERC)

On May 14, 2026, Barclays PLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, disclosing a new 5.75% stake in Mercer International Inc. (MERC). As of the event date of March 31, 2026, the London-based financial institution reported beneficial ownership of 3,853,740 shares of common stock. This position represents a significant increase from its previous 0.0% holding, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold. The filing indicates that Barclays PLC holds sole voting and dispositive power over 3,803,272 shares, while sharing power over the remaining 50,468 shares. The shares are held through various subsidiaries, including Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Capital Inc., and Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. As a Rule 13d-1(b) filing, Barclays PLC certified that these securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer. This passive investment highlights Barclays' growing institutional interest in the Vancouver-based pulp and paper product manufacturer.