The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations, carry out financing transactions within the framework of the managed participations, as well as all business that is suitable to contribute to the development of the company and is in direct or indirect relation to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.