The company's purpose is to acquire, permanently manage, and dispose of equity interests in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as securities and financial instruments. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may 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, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.