The company's purpose is to represent, advise and support publishers, as well as trade in books and publishing-related products. It offers management, consulting, promotion and brokerage services for authors and organizes entertainment events. The company may establish branches, participate in companies, take over representations and conduct all business that serves its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities in Switzerland and abroad, grant loans and guarantees. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.