The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations. The company can also provide financing and services that are directly related to its main activity, such as holding participations and providing financing. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.