The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also exercise consulting mandates for companies of all kinds and at all levels in Switzerland and abroad, as well as sell companies of all kinds. 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 provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.