The company's purpose is to operate a publishing house, as well as all directly or indirectly related or similar activities. This may also include the production and marketing of live entertainment shows, theater and musicals. The company may organize and conduct events of this kind, among other things, to promote its own products. Furthermore, it may acquire, transfer and exploit works and copyrights as well as licenses in all possible forms. The company may enter into all commercial, financial and legal transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. In addition, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, and acquire or establish similar or related companies. It may also acquire, encumber, manage and sell its own and/or third-party assets, in particular real estate, intellectual property rights and securities, in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account in Switzerland and abroad, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.