The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of any kind, as well as to invest in and manage assets of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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. Furthermore, it may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or is suitable for promoting it.