The company's purpose is to invest in financial assets, particularly in venture capital, manage family assets, and acquire and dispose of assets of all kinds, excluding all activities requiring authorization under Swiss financial market legislation. The company may establish domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber, and dispose of 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 provide guarantees, sureties, and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties.