The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire and sell securities and conduct financial transactions of all kinds, in particular grant loans. Furthermore, the company may provide its affiliated companies with consulting and coordination services and offer such services to third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.