The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of domestic and foreign investment assets of all kinds and participations in other domestic and foreign companies, as well as to manage its own assets, in particular through the use of financial instruments with leverage. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate. 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. 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 securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.