The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations. It provides consulting services to subsidiaries and services conditioned by the holding function. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, encumber, manage, sell, develop, lease and sublease properties and real estate. It 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.