The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, administration, and use of equity interests in companies in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of equity interests in unlisted companies with a real estate purpose. In addition, the company may, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, or securities transactions directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. As part of its purpose, the company may acquire and hold Swiss real estate or shares in real estate companies holding Swiss real estate, provided that they are used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes. Furthermore, and still within the framework of its purpose, the company may acquire and hold all real estate located abroad or all shares in real estate companies based abroad.