The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and exploit participations, as well as provide related planning, coordination, financing, consulting and management services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities for its own account, take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. Finally, the company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.