The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies. The company may also provide financing (e.g. through loans) to parent companies and their subsidiaries, as well as to third parties. Furthermore, the company may provide services in the areas of consulting, training, development and trade in the fields of computer science, electronics, machinery and manufacturing industry, as well as any services in the aforementioned areas. 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.