The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company can enter into and conduct all transactions that contribute to the promotion of the company and are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It can establish branch offices in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It 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.