The company's purpose is to establish, acquire, hold and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, to finance other companies, as well as to purchase, sell, rent and manage real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.