The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and exploit participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide consulting services, among other things in the corporate and financial services sector, to group companies and third parties. 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 intellectual property rights and 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.