Release according to § 15 WpHG

Papierfabrik Hermes files for insolvency

Acquisition of Fährbrücke Papier GmbH

Neuwied, November 15, 2006

Curtis 1000 Europe AG has acquired the Fährbrücke paper mill from a subsidiary company of Mercer International Inc., Vancouver B.C., Canada. The new company shall operate as "Fährbrücke Papier GmbH" (the "Company"). The acquired business includes production, sales and distribution of food packaging paper, pharmaceutical paper and printing paper with a capacity of more...

Figures for the financial year 2005

Curtis 1000 Europe AG announces the following figures for the financial year 2005:

Figures for the 2004 Fiscal Year

Despite the continuing difficulties in the market environment, with EUR 83.7 million, Curtis 1000 Europe AG realized a concern turnover in 2004 that is only slightly less than the value of the previous year (84.3 million EUR).

Purchase of Hermes GmbH & Cie. KG Paper Mill

Curtis 1000 Europe AG has purchased RWE Umwelt AG’s (RWE Environment Plc) shares in the Hermes GmbH & Cie. KG paper mill, Düsseldorf including the existing corporate loan standing at 45 million Euro.

Curtis 1000 Europe is selling off part of its Business Unit in the UK

Kenrick & Jefferson Envelopes Limited, England, an indirect subsidiary of Curtis 1000 Europe AG has concluded a contract covering the sale of its envelopes business.

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