The company, as an investment company, aims to acquire and manage listed or unlisted participations in domestic and foreign companies for capital investment purposes, as well as to finance companies affiliated with and related to the company in Switzerland and abroad. 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.