The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations. The purpose also includes project management as well as the development and establishment of infrastructure projects in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out financing and security transactions as well as management tasks, also for the benefit of or in the interest of affiliated companies and other types of investments. The company may establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber and sell intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it.