The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, securities and financial instruments, as well as real estate. Transactions requiring authorization under the Federal Act on Cartels (BewG) are excluded. 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 in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly related to it, against payment or free of charge, and provide securities of all kinds.