The administration of participations and, in connection therewith, the acquisition and sale of such participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the financing and implementation of transactions related to the aforementioned purposes, and to control, manage and direct companies and corporations with independent legal personality among themselves, through participations, in particular majority and exclusive participations in such companies. The company also aims to coordinate the activities of the companies concerned, as well as to carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes, as well as other transactions suitable to promote and facilitate directly or indirectly the development of the company and the pursuit of the company's purpose. For the achievement of the company's purpose, the company may also acquire, sell and manage real estate.