The company's purpose is to hold participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide these participations with know-how and financial resources. Furthermore, the company is active in the trade of goods of all kinds, in particular in the import and export of goods. The company can carry out all transactions related to its purpose and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or which are directly or indirectly related to it. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, broker, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.