The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, mergers and acquisitions, as well as to provide all services directly or indirectly related thereto. Its activities include investments in Switzerland and abroad, both in listed and unlisted companies, the provision of loans and risk capital, as well as financial market activities for other purposes at the discretion of management. The company may 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 may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.