The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can establish companies, grant loans to affiliated companies, provide guarantees and conduct foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds. It can also issue bonds and take out loans. Furthermore, the company can acquire, hold and dispose of real estate and properties. In addition, the company can conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, including granting loans to affiliated companies, providing guarantees and conducting foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds. It also aims to provide additional security of all kinds, as well as granting and holding licenses and other intellectual property rights. It can issue bonds and take out loans. The company can acquire, hold, encumber, dispose of, rent and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.