The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries and provide collateral of all kinds for liabilities of such companies. Furthermore, the company can acquire, exploit and dispose of material and immaterial rights, in particular patents, licenses, trademarks and know-how, and provide services in the field of corporate consulting and management. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, it can conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.