The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in Switzerland and abroad, to trade in raw materials and semi-finished products, as well as to provide consulting and logistics services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may, in compliance with the Lex Koller, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.