The company's purpose is to hold and manage direct and indirect participations in companies. Furthermore, it provides consulting and brokerage services to companies and private individuals, as well as performing business services of any kind. The company can 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 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.