The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other enterprises of any kind, assume representations, and enter into any transactions and conclude any contracts that may be suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also grant loans for its own or third-party account as well as provide guarantees and pledge transactions for affiliated enterprises and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber, and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any type of debt or securities within Switzerland or abroad.