The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as securities and financial instruments, including a) financing activities in connection with subsidiaries or companies of the same group, financial coordination of subsidiaries, including management of exchange rate risks; b) buying and selling claims against subsidiaries and companies of the same group; c) credit management and controlling of subsidiaries and companies of the same group; d) purchasing, selling, owning and managing real estate and properties. e) All other ancillary activities necessary for the exercise of the aforementioned activities, including taking on guarantees or mortgages for its debts or the debts of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other Swiss or foreign companies, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries or third parties.