The company's purpose is to acquire, establish and manage participation companies. The company is authorized to conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting the company's purpose. The company may establish, acquire, hold, manage and sell branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, manage and sell patents and licenses. Furthermore, it may acquire, mortgage, manage and sell real estate.