The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in all commercial, financial, real estate and industrial companies, the holding of patents, the realization of all studies, research and actions in the field of management, assistance and consulting, as well as all financial transactions in any form, in Switzerland or abroad. The company may: establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose in Switzerland or abroad; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if this serves its interests.