The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and finance participations in listed and unlisted companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out financial transactions of any kind. The company may offer consulting services to natural and legal persons in this field. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire and exploit or sell intellectual property rights such as industrial property rights, know-how, etc. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. It may 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 may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.