The company's purpose is the purchase, sale, management, and financing of tangible assets and participations in companies of any kind (with the exception of Swiss real estate and real estate companies) both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies both domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.