The company's purpose is, in particular: - the editing, production, distribution and marketing of books and cultural content, as well as the search for authors; - the operation of a bookstore, stationery, audio-visual materials and publishing, and in general, objects and leisure and cultural supports. The company may also: - carry out any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, except for all operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners; - create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; - participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose, acquire or found them; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it favors its interests.