The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies, as well as the provision of services and consulting in the financial and capital sector, and in the medical field, in particular nutrition. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.