The company's purpose is the acquisition, management and sale of participations in Swiss and foreign companies. The company may acquire companies, negotiate transactions for them or conclude them on their behalf and for their account, advise them on economic and business matters, negotiate and grant financing in Switzerland and abroad, acquire patents and other intangible rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and securities for subsidiaries and third parties.