The company aims to acquire, manage and exploit participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may manage assets of all kinds and acquire and exploit intellectual property rights. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.