The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies as well as to invest in various asset classes, such as securities, real estate, commodities and alternative investments. The company may also provide consulting services in the areas of investment and asset management. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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, as well as provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.