The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in and to finance domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or that is directly or indirectly related thereto. In addition, the company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.