The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in companies or businesses of any kind. The company may engage in all financial, commercial or industrial activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad; acquire or merge with companies with the same or similar purpose; buy or sell real estate; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves their interests; conduct all business and conclude all contracts that are suitable to further develop and expand its purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related to it.