The company's purpose is to engage in all activities in the media and information dissemination sector, in particular in the publishing industry, the electronic media sector and the graphic arts industry. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, hold and sell participations, in particular in the media sector and information dissemination. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.