The purpose of the company is to mediate, acquire, hold, manage, administer, encumber, sell and utilize participations in industrial, commercial and financial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. In this context, it can also provide financing and offer consulting services. Furthermore, it can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell, rent and manage real estate, buy, hold and sell securities, and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. Additionally, the company is authorized to take out loans and credits for itself, its affiliated companies, shareholders and third parties, and to grant loans and credits to its affiliated companies, shareholders and third parties. Finally, the company is also empowered to conduct any other form of financing and financial transactions for its own account or on behalf of third parties.