The company's purpose is to acquire and manage long-term participations in companies and real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance them. The company also aims to provide financial services and consulting, strategic and operational business consulting, and all related activities. 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 acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage, and transfer intellectual property rights, patents, and trademarks, as well as technical and industrial expertise.