The acquisition, long-term management, brokerage and evaluation of participations in companies, in particular commercial, financial and industrial companies. The company may participate in other companies or acquire other companies, as well as sell the acquired companies and acquire, sell and encumber funds. It may acquire, manage and sell securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions aimed at achieving the company's purpose or necessary for achieving the company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant and benefit from loans, as well as grant guarantees or other coverages; acquire, manage and realize industrial property rights. The company may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad with an equal or similar purpose.