The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, manage and sell assets of all kinds. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, sell and manage licenses.