The company's purpose is to publish, sell and distribute abroad all literary, scientific and artistic works, books of all kinds, records, audio-visual cassettes. It may, abroad, create branches and participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts intended to develop its purpose or relate directly or indirectly thereto. The company may also carry out all real estate transactions, in particular the purchase, sale, brokerage and development of real estate.