The company's purpose is to carry out publishing and bookselling activities, in particular the publication of its own and third-party publishing works. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.