The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in capital companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in companies active in the hotel and catering industry, as well as to assume and execute fundamental strategy, financing and management tasks, including management tasks, for the companies in which it is currently and/or will be substantially involved, and to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may also assume representations, acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, manufacturing processes and other intellectual property rights, and acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and/or assume their management, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.