The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in domestic and foreign companies; within the framework of this activity, the company holds and manages intangible assets and grants loans; further aims to carry out investment activities on its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as to provide fiduciary services. 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 for its own account or for third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.