The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance participations of all kinds in companies. The company can acquire, sell, encumber, manage, rent and develop real estate. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.