The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate companies and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It may also grant loans to shareholders and third parties or provide security for their liabilities, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or is suitable to promote it.