The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of minority or majority, direct or indirect participations in all companies in the commercial, industrial, real estate, financial, medical and IT sectors, both in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of all operations subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners of December 16, 1983 (LFAIE). The company may also grant loans, advances or guarantees to its companies or to third parties if it serves its interests. Furthermore, the company may carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and that promote or facilitate its development.