The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of assets and participations of all kinds. The company can advise natural and legal persons on strategic and operational issues, provide services in this context in Switzerland and abroad, and trade in goods of all kinds. Furthermore, it aims to develop, acquire, manage and trade in intangible assets. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries abroad, participate in other companies abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.