The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to develop, design and strategically lead companies. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage commercial and business properties. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company or are in its interest.