The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold and manage as well as sell participations in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it can conduct financial and administrative transactions in Switzerland and abroad and provide related services of all kinds, as well as establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Excluded are transactions that are prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG). The company can acquire, hold, grant and sell licenses and intellectual property rights. The company can conduct any further business and take measures that appear suitable to promote or are related to the purpose of the company. It can also provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.