The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies of all kinds, as well as to acquire, hold, sell and develop properties and plots of land. Furthermore, it provides services in the financial and administrative sectors. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.