Establishment, acquisition and management of participations in existing or newly established domestic and foreign companies, including partnerships and, in the case of the latter, also acting as unlimitedly liable partner, as well as the management and representation of other companies, and in general the exercise of the holding function with respect to other companies, in particular through the provision of management, consulting and service services to domestic and foreign subsidiaries and affiliated companies as well as to other companies connected with the company. The company's activities extend to both Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to perform all acts that appear suitable to promote the company's purpose directly or indirectly. The company is authorized to establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad.