The company aims to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in enterprises, in particular in the industrial sector, and to manage them, including the activities associated therewith, such as holding intellectual property rights and similar rights. The company may also offer management and consulting services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and security to affiliated and related companies, and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.