The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. Furthermore, the company provides consulting and services, in particular in the areas of development and use of technologies, software, concepts and data that facilitate business transactions and marketing through electronic media. 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. The company may also acquire, encumber, sell and manage movable and immovable property, intellectual property rights and licenses 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 warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.