The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, holding, transfer and administration of shares and financial participations in Swiss and foreign companies. The control, consulting and coordination of the activities carried out by the subsidiary companies. The financing of other group companies. To take out mortgages, provide guarantees, sureties and other collateral, also real, for third-party obligations. To engage in any other activity aimed at pursuing or promoting the development, purpose or investments of the company. To acquire, manage and sell real estate. The company may participate in other companies with an identical or similar purpose in Switzerland or abroad, may acquire and establish other companies in Switzerland or abroad with an identical or similar purpose, as well as sign contracts of any kind suitable for achieving the company's purpose.