The company's primary purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in and financing of domestic and foreign companies in the exhibition and congress sector and related business areas, as well as to monitor and coordinate such participations. Through companies in which the company has a stake, exhibitions, congresses and other events are to be held, among other things, in the existing infrastructure at the locations in Basel, Zurich and Lausanne, as well as at other locations in Switzerland and abroad. It can acquire and participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can also acquire, manage and sell real estate. The company strives to create long-term and sustainable values through its activities that have a positive impact on society and the environment, which is taken into account in the decision-making processes of the Board of Directors and management.