The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations, in particular in the media and information dissemination sectors. It may engage in activities in the media and information dissemination sectors, in particular in publishing, electronic media and the graphic industry. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, concessions, patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights 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 warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.