The company's purpose is to make investments on its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as to provide consulting services to third parties and affiliated companies, particularly in the areas of administration, accounting, controlling, and financial management, business promotion, and business development. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.