The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, particularly in the fields of trade and services. It can provide guarantees in favor of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company can buy, sell, broker, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.