The companies Edipresse and Tamedia (the media company based in Zurich) have decided on a strategic rapprochement in March 2009. During an initial stage in 2010, Tamedia has acquired a 49.9% shareholding in Edipresse's Swiss business. During a second stage, early 2011,Tamedia has acquired an additional 0.2% of Edipresse Switzerland/ PPSR, now followed by the remaining 49.9% in April 2011.

The two media companies, Edipresse and Tamedia, have agreed to merge their Swiss business already in the coming months and not as of 1 January 2013 as originally intended. This decision followed a successful first phase of the integration process, in which numerous synergy and growth projects could be realised.

The two companies have now created a national media enterprise. The merger is effective on January 1, 2012. For more information www.tamedia.ch

The international activities of the Edipresse Group are not affected by the agreement.