The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular also in other holding companies, financial companies, real estate companies, as well as other commercial and industrial companies. The company can enter into all transactions, take measures and conclude contracts that are connected with this or are suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and grant licenses, participate in companies of the same or related industries or acquire or establish and finance such companies. The company can acquire, manage and sell real estate.