The purpose of the company is the acquisition and management of assets of any kind, in particular participations in other companies, securities and real estate, as well as their development. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It can also enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees, sureties and pledge agreements for affiliated companies and third parties. It can acquire, lease, rent, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities in Switzerland or abroad.