The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management, and disposal of shares in other Swiss and foreign companies, as well as the strategic direction and coordination of the subsidiaries. The company may carry out or participate in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) operations. The company may also provide, primarily to its subsidiaries or other group companies, as well as to third parties, consulting services in the financial, administrative, managerial, organizational, human resources, business development, and technological and IT fields. The company may carry out all commercial, financial, and industrial operations deemed useful or necessary to achieve its purpose, including granting loans, guarantees, and bonds in favor of subsidiaries or companies belonging to the same group. The company may establish branches and representations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate directly connected to its purpose.