The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company can acquire and sell securities and conduct financial transactions of all kinds, in particular grant loans. Furthermore, the company can support its subsidiaries with consulting and coordination services and offer such services to third parties. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. The company can 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.