The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, broker and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company may acquire and sell real estate, encumber and manage it, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities related to the company's purpose. It may also grant loans and financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, hold and distribute intellectual property rights.