The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to conduct all ancillary business related thereto. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, establish and sell similar or related companies, acquire, manage and sell real estate, securities, patents and licenses, and enter into all transactions that can achieve synergies with the main purpose. It can 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.