The company aims to a. publish independent, self-contained, regional newspaper titles with a civic attitude; b. engage in activities in the printing, publishing and online sectors and in other media and related industries; communication in all forms; c. invest in other companies and in real estate; d. provide services related to these purposes. The company may pursue the company's purposes in Switzerland and abroad independently or through subsidiaries and affiliated companies or otherwise cooperate with other companies. In particular, it may acquire, hold, sell and encumber real estate. It may participate in other companies, acquire them and establish branches or subsidiaries.