The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. Furthermore, it aims to provide consulting, management and support services in the areas of corporate mergers, acquisitions, transfers, strategies and restructuring, as well as in the areas of identifying and analyzing investment opportunities, acquiring or disposing of participations in companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.