The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and trade participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide services to affiliated companies or third parties. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire, hold and sell patents and trademarks. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.