The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also provide financial, administrative and management services that are directly or indirectly intended or suitable to promote or facilitate the achievement of the company's purpose. The company may also engage in direct commercial, industrial and advisory activities. The company may grant financing to third parties or companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved, directly or indirectly, in the form of loans and/or other financing. The company may also engage in a wide range of investment activities, including investments in venture capital, private equity or financial markets. For this purpose, the company may acquire, utilize, manage and dispose of investment assets of all kinds, including intellectual property, and establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad.