The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, to finance and advise them, as well as to manage the associated assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.