The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company can make investments of any kind. In particular, it can acquire, hold and sell securities, financial products, commodities, real estate and other assets, as well as provide financing. It can grant loans, guarantees and warranties in favor of third parties and conduct all financing transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company can establish and dissolve branches in Switzerland and abroad.