The company's purpose is to hold and manage, purchase and sell participations of all kinds, as well as to manage and advise on real estate. Furthermore, the company aims to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is connected with or suitable for promoting its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.