The company's purpose is to participate in industrial, commercial and financial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad; can establish, acquire, finance or grant loans to such enterprises, acquire, sell or realize shares, bonds and other securities of such enterprises. Furthermore, the company aims to provide services of all kinds, in particular in the field of consulting and management of enterprises. It can conduct all business and conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company or are in its interest. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.