The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in other companies, as well as to advise private individuals and companies, particularly in the following areas: finance, project development and corporate management. 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.