The company's purpose is to engage in literary activities of all kinds, in particular the publishing of books. Furthermore, the company provides all services that are directly or indirectly related to this purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell similar or related companies, acquire, manage and sell real estate, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.