The purpose of the company is to mediate, acquire, hold, manage, administer, encumber, sell and utilize participations in industrial, commercial and financial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. In this context, it can also provide financing and offer consulting services. Furthermore, it can establish branch offices and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate, and buy, hold and sell securities, as well as enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. Additionally, the company is authorized to take out loans and credits for itself, its affiliated companies, shareholders and third parties, and to grant loans and credits to its affiliated companies, shareholders and third parties. Finally, the company is also empowered to carry out any other form of financing and financial transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties.