The company's purpose is to acquire, finance, manage, use and sell participations of all kinds. The company can also advise companies and individuals in all areas, to the extent that no professional license is required. The company can also trade in goods of all kinds, 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.