The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company also aims to provide consulting services. It can acquire, sell, manage and encumber real estate. It can enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly related thereto, as well as establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company's activities extend to Switzerland and abroad.