The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, primarily in the financial and consulting sector, to trade in tangible and intangible goods and to provide services of all kinds, in particular in the areas of management, marketing and investment. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.