The company's purpose is to publish books and specialist magazines, as well as operate a bookstore. The company may take any measures and conduct any business that is suitable to promote the fulfillment of its purpose, etc. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any 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.