1333274--2/25/2008--MERCER_INTERNATIONAL

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Cyclical fluctuations in the price and supply of our raw materials could adversely affect our business. Our level of indebtedness could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. We operate in highly competitive markets. We are exposed to currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations. Increases in our capital expenditures or maintenance costs could have a material adverse effect on our cash flow and our ability to satisfy our debt obligations. We use derivatives to manage certain risk which has caused significant fluctuations in our operating results. We are subject to extensive environmental regulation and we could have environmental liabilities at our facilities. We are subject to risks related to our employees. We rely on German federal and state government grants and guarantees. The sale of emission allowances is relatively new and volatile and subject to governmental amendment. We are dependent on key personnel. We may experience material disruptions to our production. Our insurance coverage may not be adequate. We rely on third parties for transportation services. Washington State law and our Articles of Incorporation may have anti-takeover effects which will make an acquisition of our Company by another company more difficult.

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