The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, sell and finance participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it can provide related services and make investments in other companies. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company can also acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate, securities, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.