The company's purpose is to hold participations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out financings of all kinds. 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.