The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and utilize participations in domestic and foreign companies, as well as to provide related consulting, financing, management, planning and coordination services. Furthermore, the company aims to manage and trade assets, in particular securities, on its own account. The company may establish and manage branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, for its own or third-party account, participate in other companies, hold majority or minority participations in other companies, and acquire, hold and sell real estate. In addition, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote and facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, directly or indirectly.