The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage its own assets. The company may also provide financial, administrative and management services that are directly or indirectly intended or suitable to promote or facilitate the achievement of the company's purpose. The company may grant financing to third parties or companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved, directly or indirectly, in the form of loans and/or other financing. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.