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Richard Short Biography and Net Worth

CFO and Secretary of Mercer International

Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer with Mercer since June 2023, previously served as Vice President, Controller. Before this, he served as Controller from November 2010 to February 2014 and joined Mercer in July 2007 as Director, Corporate Finance. His previous roles include Controller, Financial Reporting from 2006 to 2007; Director, Corporate Finance from 2004 to 2006 with Catalyst Paper Corporation; and Assistant Controller at the Alderwoods Group Inc.

Mr. Short holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

What is Richard George Short's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Richard George Short is at least $96.08 thousand as of September 6th, 2024. Mr. Short owns 51,382 shares of Mercer International stock worth more than $96,084 as of December 5th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Short may own. Additionally, Mr. Short receives an annual salary of $604,900.00 as CFO and Secretary at Mercer International. Learn More about Richard George Short's net worth.

How old is Richard George Short?

Mr. Short is currently 56 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Mercer International. The oldest executive at Mercer International is Mr. Jimmy S. H. Lee B.Sc., Chairman Emeritus, who is 67 years old. Learn More on Richard George Short's age.

What is Richard George Short's salary?

As the CFO and Secretary of Mercer International Inc., Mr. Short earns $604,900.00 per year. There are 5 executives that earn more than Mr. Short. The highest earning executive at Mercer International is Mr. Juan Carlos Bueno, CEO, President & Director, who commands a salary of $1,630,000.00 per year. Learn More on Richard George Short's salary.

How do I contact Richard George Short?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Short and other Mercer International executives is 700 WEST PENDER STREET SUITE 1120, VANCOUVER A1, 98168. Mercer International can also be reached via phone at (604) 684-1099. Learn More on Richard George Short's contact information.

Has Richard George Short been buying or selling shares of Mercer International?

Richard George Short has not been actively trading shares of Mercer International during the past quarter. Most recently, on Friday, September 6th, Richard George Short bought 6,000 shares of Mercer International stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.70 per share, with a total value of $34,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 51,382 shares of the company's stock, valued at $292,877.40. Learn More on Richard George Short's trading history.

Who are Mercer International's active insiders?

Mercer International's insider roster includes Wolfgang Beck (Senior Vice President, Global Wood Sourcing), Juan Bueno (CEO), Eric Heine (VP), Peter Kellogg (Major Shareholder), Alice Laberge (Director), Carsten Merforth (COO), Rainer Rettig (Director), and Richard Short (CFO and Secretary). Learn More on Mercer International's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Mercer International?

During the last year, Mercer International insiders bought shares 10 times. They purchased a total of 938,811 shares worth more than $3,122,714.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 18th when Director Linda J Welty bought 10,000 shares worth more than $30,900.00. Insiders at Mercer International own 1.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Mercer International.

Information on this page was last updated on 8/18/2025.

Richard George Short Insider Trading History at Mercer International

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
9/6/2024Buy6,000$5.70$34,200.0051,382View SEC Filing Icon  
5/23/2013Buy2,000$6.30$12,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Richard George Short Buying and Selling Activity at Mercer International

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Mercer International Company Overview

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Mercer International Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) and northern bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Pulp and Solid Wood. It manufactures, sells, and distributes pulp, electricity, and chemicals through pulp mills. The company also manufactures, distributes, and sells lumber, cross-laminated timber, finger joint lumber, glue-laminated timber, wood pallets, electricity, biofuels, and wood residuals. In addition, it generates and sells green energy produced from biomass cogeneration power plant to third party. Further, it produces and sells NBSK pulp manufactured from softwood; green energy using carbon-neutral biofuels, such as black liquor and wood waste; tall oil from black liquor for use as a chemical additive and green energy source; bio extractives and biomaterials, including lignin, turpentine, cellulose filaments, and sandalwood oil; and biofuels; as well as provides transportation and logistics services. The company sells its pulp to pulp markets, integrated paper and paperboard manufacturers; and lumber products to distributors, construction firms, secondary manufacturers, retail yards, and home centers. Mercer International Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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Today's Range

Now: $1.87
Low: $1.83
High: $1.95

50 Day Range

MA: $2.19
Low: $1.50
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Now: $1.87
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Volume

488,360 shs

Average Volume

592,386 shs

Market Capitalization

$125.25 million

P/E Ratio

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Dividend Yield

11.72%

Beta

0.76