The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, purchase and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It provides financing and consulting services to subsidiaries and services related to the holding function. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, manage, sell, develop, lease and sublease properties and real estate. The company may also take financing, restructuring and intercession measures for the benefit of shareholders and group companies, as well as grant loans to shareholders and group companies or provide security for their obligations. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.