In order to accelerate Edipresse Luxe’s development, Philippe Vignon will be joining the management of this specialized company of the Edipresse Group.

Concurrent with the Watchmaking Grand Prix of Geneva 2008, Edipresse Luxe is launching the new version of its worldtempus.com portal, the website of reference for professionals and enthusiasts of the watchmaking world.

The prize-giving ceremony of the 8th Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix took place on November 13, at the Grand Théâtre of Geneva, illuminated by Gerry Hostetter.

After a remarkable career at Edipresse, Blaise Oberson will leave the company in pursuit of a new set of professional challenges and will join the Swiss luxury group, Chopard.

During its traditional inauguration, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix presented on October 16, the Jury’s preselected watches for the Grand Prix’s 8th edition. .

On October 17, 2008, Edipresse AS Romania will be launching AUTO BILD, Europe’s most widely read automobile magazine. AUTO BILD is the best selling automotive title in its home market Germany. AUTO BILD Romania will be published every 14 days with an initial circulation of 21,000 copies.

Edipresse Switzerland's General Management will be strengthened as of January 1st, 2009 with the appointment of Serge Reymond as new Deputy CEO.

The first edition of the Asian Grand Prix d'Horlogerie in Geneva was a great success. For the first time in its history, the most prestigious watch international competitions, held this year a local edition in Asia, held from 27 to September 30 in Singapore, which was awarded the first "Asia Edition - Watch of The Year Award".

Revolution, the watchmaking magazine of reference, will be available as from September 26 in French-speaking markets.

The Edipresse Group reported a rise in net income for first half of 2008. The company benefited from positive developments in its Internet activities, businesses in emerging markets (Eastern Europe and Asia) and from the exceptional gain realized from the sale of its Edimpresa joint venture participation in Portugal. Edipresse however witnessed decreased margins in Switzerland and Spain.

The four principal dailies in French-speaking Switzerland, all published by Edipresse, have never had as many readers. Tribune de Genève, 24 Heures, Le Matin and Le Matin Bleu reach a total of nearly 1.2 millions readers each day.

Edipresse AS Romania launches GMT XXL, Europe’s great magazine of timepieces.

Faced with profound changes and challenges occurring in the media market, Edipresse Switzerland is thinking ahead and already taking several measures to improve operations and reduce its cost basis.

The Portuguese Competitition Authority has now given its approval to the sell of Edipresse Group's 50% stake in the Edimpresa

Edipresse Asia Ltd, a subsidiary of Edipresse Group, has acquired 100% of Singapore-based luxury publisher Solitaire Media Ltd. The acquisition is yet another milestone of Edipresse’s development into Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury and lifestyle media group.

Taiwan is experiencing a revival on many different economic, social and cultural levels. Adding to this dynamism, Edipresse has entered the market with the launch in June of Taiwan Tatler, a unique monthly publication offering readers an intimate close-up with the people, happenings and events of Taiwan’s social elite.

Edipresse Group announced it has reached today an agreement to acquire 100% shareholding in Singapore lifestyle publisher Appetite Media Pte Ltd. The move marks Edipresse continued expansion of its luxury lifestyle publishing portfolio in Asia. Appetite Media publishes Appetite, Luxury and Grandeur (Haohua in Chinese) magazines.

Edipresse Group has sold its 50% stake in the Portuguese magazine publishing company Edimpresa to its joint-venture partner Impresa. The transaction must still be formally submitted to the Portuguese competition authorities for approval.

Edipresse’s Asian subsidiary Edipresse Asia together with the Group’s multimedia luxury and watch making entity, Edipresse Luxe, are proud to announce the first Asian issues of GMT XXL magazine, which will be launched in June 2008 in Singapore, in July in Hong Kong and in August in Malaysia.

In a period of significant transformation of the media industry, Edipresse improved upon its results from last year:

Edipresse Asia has won its first kudos for 2008. At IFRA's seventh Asia Media Awards, Edipresse Asia's flagship publication, Hong Kong Tatler, won a Judges' Special Recognition award in the Best in Magazine Overall Design category, while Home Journal won Bronze in Best in Magazine Cover Design.

2 April, 2008 - Basel, Switzerland - From Singapore to New York, Madrid to Hong Kong, Moscow to Shanghai, Revolution is conquering the world's major watch markets. Edipresse Group's luxury multimedia entity, Edipresse Luxe and Revolution International Limited have signed an agreement to launch a Francophone edition of Revolution. Published on a quarterly basis, this edition will be distributed in Switzerland, France and Belgium in autumn 2008.

The Tribune de Genève and 24 heures are launching Swisster.ch, a new online daily in English on March 31st, 2008. A first in Swiss media, it is dedicated to the English-speaking community living in Switzerland. Subscription based, Swisster.ch also provides free content.

Le Matin Bleu continues its growth and confirms its leading position in the Swiss-French region ahead of 20 Minutes, according to the latest figures from REMP (the certification body of audience figures for Swiss media). From October 2006 to September 2007, 24heures, Le Matin Dimanche and most of the Edipresse Group's magazines registered stable audience numbers.

Zurich, March 19th, 2008 – The media companies Edipresse and Tamedia have increased their participation in the Swiss real estate portal homegate.ch from 16.5% to 45% each.

Rendezvous on the 13th of November at the Grand Théâtre in Geneva.

The international watchmaking elite will be present on the 13th of November at the Grand Théâtre de Genève for the eighth edition of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix. The evening prize-giving ceremony will once again bring the watchmaking world's professional community of managers, journalists and decision makers to Geneva.

Edipresse Asia launches asiabestrestaurants.com: the complete online guide to dining, nightlife and events in Hong Kong. The interactive guide Asia Best Restaurants.com to Hong Kong and Asia, offers city-focused dining and nightlife reviews, entertainment listings and the hottest news and deals in the region.