The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It is authorized to carry out financial and administrative transactions of all kinds, as well as to publish and distribute print and other media. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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.