The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations. The company may conduct real estate, financial and management transactions and provide related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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, as well as acquire, hold, grant and sell licenses and intellectual property rights. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.