The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, utilize and sell participations in and finance domestic and foreign companies, directly or indirectly. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide management and financing activities as well as investments in Switzerland and abroad. 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.