The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and dispose of financial investments or participations, as well as to finance companies and all related activities. The company can acquire, manage and exploit patents, licenses and manufacturing processes, acquire and dispose of real estate, and conduct other financial transactions, including the management of its own financial assets, to the extent necessary or useful for achieving the company's purpose. The company can provide consulting services to third-party companies on a case-by-case basis. The company can establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire or sell other companies. It can act as an agent or representative of another company. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. It can acquire, manage and sell securities, real estate and intangible assets.