The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies and real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to finance them. Furthermore, it aims to carry out commercial activities of any kind and to advise companies. The company may establish branches, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, acquire or sell properties, and enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. 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.