The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies, as well as to provide related services and manage its own assets. The company may acquire, sell, manage, encumber, rent or lease real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies. The company may acquire, manage, broker and dispose of tangible and intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.