The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks and the services associated therewith. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It provides consulting services to group companies as well as other companies. 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 sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, manage and exploit industrial property rights and know-how.