The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, finance and dispose of direct or indirect participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can also hold, exploit and dispose of licenses and develop intangible projects. Furthermore, it can engage in trade with goods of all kinds. The company can enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company can conduct investment and financial transactions and merge with other companies. The company can acquire, hold or dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can grant loans or other financing to its shareholders and provide security for the shareholders' liabilities of all kinds, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of assets. It can establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the board of directors.