The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies of any kind. The company also aims to advise other companies in the areas of corporate development and organization as well as financing. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and industrial property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it. The company may provide any kind of financial support to and for group companies, including the provision of guarantees.