The company aims to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. The acquired participations or shares thereof may be active in all areas (e.g. pharmaceuticals, health, finance, trade, insurance, industrial production, mining, etc.). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies 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 grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.