The company's purpose is to acquire, manage on a long-term basis and sell participations, in particular in the financial and service sectors, in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that are connected with its purpose.