The company's purpose is to hold, manage and exploit intellectual property rights, in particular copyrights such as authors' rights and the associated exploitation rights. The company may acquire and sell real estate. It may conduct all business, conclude contracts and grant loans that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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.