The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, administration and sale of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also conclude all business and agreements that serve the company's purpose directly or indirectly or have a direct connection with it. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire similar or related businesses or associate with such businesses, acquire, manage and dispose of real estate, as well as conclude all business and contracts that are intended to promote the company's purpose or have a direct or indirect connection with it.