The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in commercial and industrial companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance such companies. It can offer management, financing and consulting functions on its own account or on behalf of third parties. 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 on behalf of third parties.