The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks. It can acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company can acquire, manage and sell real estate companies and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It can also grant loans to shareholders, group companies and third parties, provide securities for their liabilities, and enter into guarantees. The company can conduct all commercial, financial and other business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable to promote it.