The company aims to acquire and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies. It can grant and take out loans, as well as provide guarantees and other securities, in particular in favor of affiliated and related companies. The company can conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its assets, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, sell and manage real estate. It can also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.