The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and utilize participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire or build, manage and sell properties and real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and utilize patents, rights and licenses, and establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company can conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.