The company's purpose is to acquire, manage on a long-term basis and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may provide financing and guarantees in favor of affiliated subsidiaries. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, hold, sell or finance any type of business. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may engage in any commercial activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose and take any measures that appear to be suitable to promote the company's purpose or are related to it.