The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in other companies and enterprises, to provide services in the field of commerce and real estate, to trade in articles of daily use and to trade in goods of all kinds. 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, hold and sell real estate and securities. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.