The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. It can establish companies, grant loans to affiliated companies, provide guarantees and conduct foreign exchange, financing and leasing transactions of all kinds. It can also issue bonds and take out loans. Furthermore, the company can acquire, hold, manage, encumber, develop and sell real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose and are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose, directly or indirectly.