The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to provide related services. Furthermore, the company aims to provide management and financing activities, as well as investments in Switzerland and abroad. 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.