The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, provide services to these companies, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. It may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose or are suitable to promote it directly or indirectly.