The purpose of the Company is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations and interests, in any form and in any sector. The Company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for affiliates and third parties. In particular, the Company may provide direct and indirect financing to direct or indirect affiliates and to third parties, including its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect affiliates. The Company may subscribe guarantees of any kind for the liabilities of such affiliates, including privileges or fiduciary assignments of assets of the Company or its affiliates or guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. The Company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and, in general, may carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose.