The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may provide services to group companies, particularly in the areas of management and financing, and may also grant loans to shareholders, group companies and third parties. Furthermore, the company may establish subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, encumber and dispose of real estate, and conduct any business that is suitable to promote its purpose and the purpose of the group companies.