The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, broker and sell participations in companies, as well as to acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may provide financing in Switzerland and abroad for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.