The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, the company provides consulting, management, project development and brokerage services for real estate. Furthermore, the company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire, hold, exploit and dispose of properties, commercial intellectual property rights and know-how. In general, it may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose or are suitable for promoting it.