The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations and assets, as well as to provide corporate consulting services. In addition, it may engage in other activities in the interest of the group, including managing patents and licenses, and conducting financing and brokerage transactions for the participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also enter into financing for its own account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries.