The company's purpose is to participate in enterprises of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to buy and sell, develop, manage and finance properties and other assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business and conclude contracts that are 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.