The company's purpose is to acquire and manage permanent participations in other companies by combining existing and future interests, as well as monitoring and financing the participation companies it holds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.