The company's purpose is to hold participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, to acquire, finance and dispose of such participations, and to carry out all related business activities. The company may advise companies in which it has a direct or indirect interest and provide services, including consulting services of all kinds, to third parties. 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 activities that are 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 grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.