The company's purpose is to publish, issue and distribute books, magazines and other publications. It can also be active in all other areas of information dissemination, in particular also in the field of electronic media. Furthermore, it can manufacture and distribute software and hardware products of all kinds for the media and information dissemination sector. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can 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. It can 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.