The company's purpose is to operate a publishing house; production, distribution and trade of printed matter, specialist magazines and books, as well as the journalistic and commercial operation of its own internet portal. 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.