The purpose of the company is to finance, acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds and in domestic and foreign securities, as well as to advise these companies. The company may act as advisor, protector and enforcer in foundations and trusts. The company may take out and grant loans, take out and provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, hold or realize real estate and intellectual property rights. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or acquire other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and exercise all activities that are suitable to promote its purpose.