# Karsten Derks takes full ownership of Papierfabrik Niederauer Mühle

Former CEO Dr Karsten Derks acquired full ownership of Papierfabrik Niederauer Mühle in Kreuzau, Germany, effective 1 October 2026, after the former owner families sold their stakes. The news was reported on 28 October 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-28
- Where: Kreuzau, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: paper

## Companies

- [Karsten Derks](https://endata.com/companies/14840.md) (acquirer)
- [Papierfabrik Niederauer Mühle](https://endata.com/companies/14841.md) (target)

## Sources

- [euwid-paper.com](https://www.euwid-paper.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions/), 2026-10-30: "Former CEO Dr Karsten Derks has acquired full ownership of the company with economic effect from 1 October 2026."

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