Disconnected Comparisons In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Mercer International Inc. (MERC) and Packaging Corp Of America (PKG). A USD 100 investment in MERC on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 150.59 on 12 December 2014; a USD 100 investment in PKG on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 612.33 on 12 December 2014; and a USD 100 investment in the PM40 on 4 January 2002 would have been worth USD 327.76 on 12 December 2014. Click here to view the comparison. Mercer International Inc. (MERC) is a NASDAQ traded company. Their Web site is mercerint.com. Packaging Corp of America (PKG) is a NYSE traded company. Their Web site is packagingcorp.com.