The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as securities and financial instruments. Furthermore, the company provides management, consulting and training services to its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and assets of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.