The company aims to establish, acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations in companies, finance other companies, buy, sell, rent and manage real estate. The company can 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. The company can acquire, 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds.