The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also conduct all business directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose, conclude contracts, assume representations and provide services in these areas in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.