The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.