The company's purpose is to acquire and dispose of interests in any industrial, commercial, financial, real estate, or other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage such interests and finance subsidiary companies. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire similar or related businesses or associate with such businesses, acquire, manage, and dispose of real estate, as well as conclude all business and contracts that are likely to promote the company's purpose or that have a direct or indirect connection thereto.