The company's purpose is to carry out, primarily, the activity of acquiring, holding, managing and disposing of participations and, only for affiliated companies and/or companies belonging to the same group, granting financing, collection, payment and/or transfer services of funds, with consequent debiting and crediting of related charges and interest, and the technical, administrative and financial coordination of the same. The performance of market evaluation and analysis activities at a commercial and strategic level, support in the development, promotion and maintenance of activities in these markets. The acquisition, disposal, creation and management of trademarks and patents, and the exploitation of the same. The company may acquire interests and participations in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may exercise all commercial, financial or other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may also acquire and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.