The company aims to acquire, manage, hold and dispose of participations and securities of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, sell, create, develop, hold and manage real estate. The company 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. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto.