The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of, as well as finance, participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it can provide related services, in particular make investments in other companies. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It can acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate, securities, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. The company can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.