The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies operating in the media and information dissemination sector, the graphic industry and publishing, particularly in the field of electronic media. The company may acquire, hold, sell and encumber real estate in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies, acquire, sell, manage and finance them. The company may also acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights and license rights. The company may conduct all business, enter into obligations and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose and the development of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for companies affiliated with the company and for third parties.