The company's purpose is to finance, establish, acquire, manage, sell and hold participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide services to these participation companies. Furthermore, the company aims to provide services in the field of veterinary medicine. 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 the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.