The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, holding and management of equity interests in commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the financial and administrative coordination of the activities of the group companies; it may acquire, sell, hold, administer and manage intangible assets; it may provide consulting and services in the corporate and company fields as well as carry out any commercial and financial operations aimed at achieving the company's purpose. It may also acquire, sell, hold, administer and manage real estate located anywhere. It may open branches, agencies or representations in Switzerland or abroad.