The company aims to acquire, trade and manage participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to directly or indirectly finance participation companies. The company may merge with other companies, acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad by decision of the board of directors. 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.