The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, and sell participations in companies of all kinds. The company may engage in all transactions, offer consulting services, and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and invest 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 or third-party account as well as issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.