The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that directly or indirectly serves its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it.