MILANO (AIMnews.it) - Merger between Gambero Rosso and Class Editori: the operation, explains Class "is aimed at creating the first Italian media company producing not only content, but also services for companies and consumers, in Italy and abroad, under the branding 'Made in Italy'". In detail, Pim spa, a majority shareholder of Gambero Rosso, headed by Paolo Cuccia, will confer, in a reserved capital increase, its 67.48% stake, for a value of 15 million euros (Gambero Rosso has been valued at 22.31 million) in Class and will have 27.96% of the publishing group in via Burigozzo (valued at 38.7 million), which will subsequently launch an opa on the float of Gambero Rosso. Cuccia, who will be co-opted in the Class Board of Directors and appointed managing director with powers to manage company activities, will also indicate two other directors.