The purpose of the company is to acquire and dispose of companies and company participations. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, found and hold subsidiaries, participate in other companies, or conclude interest and enterprise agreements with them. The company may acquire, sell and manage real estate; the company may grant and receive loans, as well as manage third-party funds. Services in the areas of risk, damage and financial management, as well as consulting primarily in these areas for companies, and the assumption of management and operational management tasks for subsidiaries and affiliated companies are also part of the company's purpose. The company is authorized to conduct all business and take all measures that are connected with the purpose of the undertaking or are suitable to promote it.