The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, direct and finance companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, in particular to hold a capital stake in the limited partnership Rahn & Bodmer Co in Zurich. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.