The company's purpose is to acquire, manage on a long-term basis and sell participations in other companies, as well as to finance and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to this purpose, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or that are directly or indirectly related to it.