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Peter Siciliano joins Zattoo as Chief Product Officer

Berlin/Zurich, 14. December 2020 – The TV streaming provider Zattoo has added another member to its management team. In his new position as Chief Product Officer, Peter Siciliano will be responsible for Product, Design and Data Analytics at Zattoo.

Zattoo with new composition of the Board of Directors after Tamedia’s acquisition of a majority interest

Zurich, 21 May 2019 – Effective upon Tamedia’s acquisition of a majority interest in Zattoo, Samuel Hügli is taking over the position of Zattoo’s Chairman of the Board of Directors from Bea Knecht, the company’s founder. Samuel Hügli is a member of the Management Board and Head of Technology and Ventures of Tamedia. The Board will be further strengthened by the addition of Franz Bürgi.

COMCO and the German Federal Cartel Office approved Tamedias majority interest in Zattoo

Zurich, 2 April 2019 – In August 2018 Tamedia announced that it intended to increase its holding in Zattoo International AG to over 50 percent and thus take over a majority interest in the company. Following their examination, the Swiss Federal Competition Commission (COMCO) and the Federal Cartel Office of Germany have approved Tamedia’s majority interest.

Consolidation in German TV Streaming market: Zattoo takes over Magine’s B2C business

Berlin, 28. January 2019 - The TV streaming provider Zattoo takes over the B2C business of Magine TV Germany as of 28 January 2019. Magine TV Germany will stop its operations at the end of February. 150’000 active users will receive a welcome offer of European market leader Zattoo and try out PREMIUM two months free of charge.

Tamedia Becomes Zattoo’s Majority Shareholder

Zürich, 28 August 2018 – Tamedia expands its engagement with Zattoo International AG,
raising its shares from 29 percent to over 50 percent. The Swiss media group is now the TV
streaming provider’s majority shareholder.