The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, particularly in the fields of production, trade and services in the areas of information technology and data communication as well as hardware and software. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.