The company's purpose is the publication of periodicals for Switzerland and abroad, as well as any related activities, including the establishment of branches, sales outlets, advertising research, etc.; to carry out, both for its own account and for the account of third parties, investment, representation, purchase, sale, brokerage, promotion study, management, financing, development and real estate construction operations, both in Switzerland and abroad; to carry out all plans, projects and financial plans for the execution of construction works; to carry out or have carried out and to supervise all construction works; to import, export and distribute, both for its own account and for the account of third parties, materials, construction elements and installations, including all accessories and related objects. It may also create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, securities, real estate and other operations and conclude all contracts likely to develop its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto.