The company's purpose is to engage in investments in domestic and foreign companies. In particular, it can acquire, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds, take over the management, financing and administration of subsidiaries and participations, trade in stocks, bonds, shares and other securities, manage real estate and properties owned by the company, provide consulting and other services in the field of corporate management and development, initiate or support mergers, acquisitions and restructuring of companies, conduct investment transactions of all kinds, including investments in start-ups, technology companies and other industries, as well as enter into partnerships, joint ventures and collaborations with other companies. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and engage in all commercial, financial and industrial activities that are compatible with its purpose. Furthermore, it can conduct all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or are suitable to promote the development of the company. The company can 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.