The company's purpose is to manage its own assets, in particular through the acquisition, management, financing and disposal of company participations and bonds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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; however, the acquisition, encumbrance and management of real estate and properties are explicitly excluded.