The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, excluding businesses prohibited by the Federal Act on Cartels (BewG). The company may provide management services and participate in commercial and industrial companies. The company may also provide direct and indirect financing (e.g. through loans) to direct or indirect parent companies and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, as well as to third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including establishing branches in Switzerland and abroad, participating in similar companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquiring and disposing of real estate.