The company's purpose is to acquire, finance, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds. It may grant and take out loans, as well as provide guarantees and other securities, in particular in favor of affiliated and related companies. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, acquire or sell real estate, and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it.