The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can provide financing for affiliated companies and third parties, assume guarantees and sureties, and carry out start-up financing. In addition, the company can engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with its purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that directly or indirectly promotes its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.