The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It provides services of all kinds to its subsidiaries, in particular in the areas of management, financing, consulting, personnel management and administration. The company may establish and operate domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties.