The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to provide related services. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.