The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide economic consulting services. The company may establish and manage branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad for its own account or for the account of third parties, participate in other companies, hold majority or minority participations in other companies, and acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote and facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, directly or indirectly.