The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, particularly in the fields of trade and services. It may provide guarantees in favor of affiliated companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities. It may conduct all business that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may take out loans and grant them, guarantee and provide other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.