The company's purpose is: to offer services in the fields of communication, journalism, publishing and publishing; to offer services in the field of culture; to trade in goods and services in the aforementioned and related fields. 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 provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.