The company's purpose is: the production, co-production, manufacturing, and distribution of films, audiovisual and multimedia works; the editing, distribution, acquisition, and sale of books and games, as well as anything related to graphic and mechanical publishing. The company may create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take stakes in any companies in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations (in Switzerland, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire (in Switzerland, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE), alienate, encumber, and manage real estate. It may provide financing either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant loans or guarantees to group companies or third parties.