The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial or other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and security for group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage, exploit and sell real estate and intellectual property rights.