Acquisition, long-term management and sale of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as provision of consulting and management services. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to its purpose for itself or for its subsidiaries. It may acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.