The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and exploit participations in all kinds of commercial, financial, industrial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, subject to the provisions of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad of December 16, 1983 (BewG). The company provides services and consulting in finance and accounting as well as in the areas of corporate management and controlling. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.