The company's purpose is to hold, acquire, manage and dispose of financial, corporate and other participations in companies, enterprises and organizations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is 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 enter into security transactions, including guarantees, pledges, sureties and security assignments, for affiliated companies and third parties, even if these are in their exclusive interest. In addition, the company aims to trade in goods and provide various services, particularly in the catering sector.