The company's purpose is to assume and carry out consulting mandates, as well as to acquire, sell and manage participations of all kinds in domestic and foreign companies, and to perform related coordination, financing and management tasks. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.