The company's purpose is to trade and manage participations in industrial, commercial and financial companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, sell and manage participations in real estate and real estate companies. The company can conduct all business for itself or for third parties on their account, or have these businesses executed on its account by third parties. Furthermore, the company can undertake anything that, in the opinion of its management, promotes the purpose of the company and serves the use of its available resources.