The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies, as well as to perform the associated coordination and financing tasks. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may participate in or acquire other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell real estate, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or is suitable to promote it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.