The purpose of the company is to hold participations (minority and majority participations) in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide support in management and strategic matters to participation companies. The company is authorized to establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, in particular to participate in companies of a similar nature in Switzerland and abroad, and to acquire and sell real estate.