The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and trade participations and securities of all kinds. It can take over management and management tasks as well as finance other companies. The company can acquire companies of the same or similar kind, participate in such companies in any legally possible form, acquire, encumber and sell real estate, and otherwise conduct all business and conclude contracts that serve to promote the company's purpose or are related to the investment of its funds. 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 also engage in trade with goods and objects of all kinds and 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 provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.